Dick Tracy Crimebuster #4
In "Is Tracy Dead?", Dick Tracy faces his most chilling threat yet when Dr. Freezdrei traps him in a cryonic capsule, leaving his fate uncertain. As Sam infiltrates the lab and forces Freezdrei to act, a sudden explosion levels the facility—just as Pruneface attempts a daring escape in a plane, only to be seized by an unseen figure. Written by Max Allan Collins and illustrated with sharp, timeless detail by Dick Locher, this 1999 thriller delivers suspense and high-stakes action in a story that keeps readers on edge from page one. The cover by Dick Locher captures the moment’s tension with a stark, unforgettable image.
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Dr. Freezdrei has frozen Tracy in one of his cryonic capsules. Sam breaks in and forces Freezdrei to thaw out Tracy. After Sam takes Tracy to the hospital, Freezdrei's laboratory is leveled by a bomb. Meanwhile, Pruneface tries to escape in a plane, but is captured by a mysterious figure.
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