Dick Tracy #84
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Dick Tracy and the Case of the Killer-Crooner," Dick Tracy and Sam catch two of Mr. Crime’s men, but the chase is far from over—Nan’s bold move to shoot a henchman sets off a deadly chain of events. With the help of a hidden bug in the cell and a gruesome clue from a dead barracuda’s stomach, Tracy races to uncover Mr. Crime’s next move, all while the criminal himself plots a return to his true, dangerous trade. Written and drawn by Chester Gould, this 1955 thriller delivers sharp pacing and signature noir tension, with Gould’s dynamic art and lettering bringing the city’s shadows to life. The cover by Chester Gould captures the moment’s intensity, a perfect match for the issue’s relentless momentum.
In "Dick Tracy and the Case of the Killer-Crooner," Tracy and Sam follow a trail from Tonsils to a gun dealer who names Newsuit Nan as the buyer, leading them to her hidden chemical lab. As Mr. Crime and Nan orchestrate a deadly lottery to pick Tracy’s next assassin, the detective and his partner race to stop the next attack—tracking the chosen man to a barbershop in time to thwart him.
In "null," Dick Tracy and Sam catch two of Mr. Crime’s men, but the moment takes a sharp turn when Nan intervenes—shooting Mr. Crime’s barracuda and triggering a violent reaction. As the cops close in, Mr. Crime’s rage turns deadly, and the team scrambles to uncover his next move. Using a bug in the henchmen’s cell and a strange clue from the barracuda’s stomach, Tracy follows a trail that leads deeper into Crime’s web—just as he reemerges, ready to strike again.
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↩ Reprints Dick Tracy #27 (1950), Dick Tracy #49 (1952), Dick Tracy #51 (1952)
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