Dick Tracy Monthly #17

Dick Tracy Monthly #17 (1987) delivers a classic slice of noir mischief from Chester Gould, the creator of the series, who handles writing, art, and inks with his signature precision. When Blowtop traps Junior in a rolling drum and sets him loose toward a cliff—only for the drum to snag on a terrapin—Mugg’s quick eyes spot the chaos. Meanwhile, Vitamin Flintheart’s prankish curiosity leads him to buy a shrunken head from a Borneo visitor, unaware he’s being used in a scheme. As the joke turns serious, Vitamin realizes he’s been played and takes chase, setting off a chain of events that keeps the streets of the city on edge. The cover by Chester Gould captures the moment with his trademark sharp lines and dramatic flair.