Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome," the infamous criminal Gruesome fakes his death with a Karloff-esque makeover and slips into the spotlight of Mel O. Dee’s theatrical production—only for Dick Tracy to catch his telltale voice and move in for the arrest. With a Christmas Eve birth adding quiet tension to the city’s chaos, Tracy’s pursuit leads to a fiery climax at the theater, where Gruesome’s escape plan goes up in smoke. Written by Mike Curtis and brought to life with sharp, classic flair by Joe Staton and Shelley Pleger, the cover by Staton and Pleger captures the eerie glamour of the moment.
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Gruesome escapes from prison and has plastic surgery which makes him look like Boris Karloff. He goes to Mel O. Dee for money and ends up cast in his play. On opening night Tracy recognizes his voice executes a warrant for his arrest. He escapes by blowing up the playhouse but is pursued and finally captured by Tracy. Meanwhile Sparkle has her baby on Christmas Day.
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