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Issue: Dick Tracy #88
Publication Date: June 1955
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Issues: #88 of 121 Issues (126 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagHarvey
Brand: Harvey Comics [Stamp]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: Harvey Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 04/10/1955
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 21 (4 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On sale date from mikesamazingworld.com

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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age, then Silver Age US
Paper Stock: newsprint
Binding:  
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Colorist(s): ?
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Subject Matter
Genres: crime, mystery
Character(s): Dick Tracy; Odds Zonn
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Art credit based on Joe Simon's comments in his book The Comic Book Makers.
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Men-Women-Boys-Girls Prizes Given

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Genres: childrens, religious
Synopsis: Ad to recruit salespeople to sell plaques with religious mottoes. They can earn money or prizes.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Tracy vs Odds Zonn

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, childrens, crime, drama, humorous, mystery
Character(s): Dick Tracy; Sam Catchem; B. O. Plenty; Gravel Gertie; Sparkle Plenty; Little Wings; Odds Zonn; Diet Smith; Professor von Nucleus
Synopsis: Medical tests show that Little Wings has been exposed to radioactivity and may lose a leg unless it can be treated properly. Diet Smith and Tracy appeal to Professor Von Nucleus, a specialist in treating radiation poisoning.
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Reprint Notes: From Dick Tracy Newspaper Strip (Chicago Tribune) 1953-04-12 to 1953-05-10.
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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When Split Seconds Count

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Subject Matter
Genres: sports
Character(s): Frank Leahy
Synopsis: Ad showing how US Keds help kids excel at sports.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: This ad appears between pages 1 and 2 of "Tracy v. Odds Zonn."
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School Home Work You Can Pay More -- But Why?

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Genres: childrens, informational
Synopsis: Ad for various models of Scripto pens and mechanical pencils.
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Pages: 0.5
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Amazing Gold-Plated Miniature Spy Camera

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Genres: espionage
Synopsis: Ad for a miniature camera that includes carrying case and two rolls of film.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Modern Merchandise Co.
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Daisy Gunbook Ready!

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Genres: childrens, western
Synopsis: Ad for the new Daisy Gunbook which includes pictures of historic guns plus stories. Also included is a brochure that instructs kids how to organize a gun safety club.
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Daisy Manufacturing Company
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Hurry! Hurry! Get your copies of the new June Harvey Comics!

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Genres: adventure, anthropomorphic, childrens, crime, drama, humorous
Feature(s): Harvey Comics News
Character(s): Little Max; Little Audrey; Casper; Mazie; Dick Tracy; Sad Sack; Blondie; Dotty Dripple; Big H Kid
Synopsis: News about the current Harvey Comics on sale.
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Pages: 0.67
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I bike-hiked through Florida on my Shelby Airflo de Luxe

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Genres: adventure, childrens, sports
Synopsis: Ad for the new Shelby Airflo bicycle.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Shelby Cycle Company
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319 All-Different Stamps from All Over the World

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Genres: historical
Synopsis: Ad for stamp packets and a Midget Encyclopedia of Stamp Collecting.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Zenith Co.
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In all history - what three characters caused the most riots?

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Subject Matter
Genres: drama, humorous, teen
Feature(s): Harvey Comics
Character(s): Mazie; Stevie; Flattop
Synopsis: Generic house ad for Harvey's teen comics.
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Pages: 0.5
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Reversible Auto Seat Covers

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Genres: science and technology
Synopsis: Ad for slip-over set covers.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Mardo Sales Corporation
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"Papa is such a tease."

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, crime, drama, humorous, mystery
Character(s): Dick Tracy; Sam Catchem; Diet Smith; Professor von Nucleus; Little Wings; Odds Zonn
Synopsis: Diet Smith brings Professor von Nucleus to the United States to cure Little Wings of her radiation poisoning. Against the rules of the hospital, von Nucleus locks himself in the room with Little Wings and begins his treatment. He cures her of her poisoning and quietly leaves the hospital and returns home. Odds Zonn, who has the same poisoning, goes to the hospital and demands that they give him the professor's machine so he can cure himself.
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Reprint Notes: From Dick Tracy Newspaper Strip (Chicago Tribune) 1953-05-11 to 1953-05-30.
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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The Urschel Case

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: crime, non-fiction
Feature(s): America's Finest
Character(s): Mr. Walter R. Jarrett; Mrs. Walter R. Jarrett; Mr. Charles F. Urschel; Mrs. Charles F. Urschel; Bates Kelly
Synopsis: How the F.B.I. solved a kidnap case.
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Pages: 0.75
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A kangaroo mother and son

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Genres: childrens, nature
Feature(s): Curtiss Candy Company
Synopsis: Ad for Baby Ruth candy bar.
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Pages: 0.25
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"It was grand of you to invite us tonight, Mrs. Croydon."

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Genres: crime, mystery
Character(s): Myra Martin; Glenn Wilson; George Croydon; Alison Croydon; Sidney Perry
Synopsis: Myra solves a murder at a dinner party.
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Pages: 2
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The Midget Magician

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Genres: crime, mystery
Character(s): Junior Tracy; Dick Tracy; Maestro
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Pages: 1
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Thrilling, Packed with Fun!

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Genres: informational
Character(s): Marion Starr
Synopsis: Ad promoting puzzle contests that award cash and prizes.
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Picture Yourself Going Places

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Synopsis: Ad promoting correspondence school courses.
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Now You Can Fly a Real Jet Plane

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Synopsis: Ad for a miniature jet plane powered by a miniature jet engine.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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You Can Get a Cracker Jack Birthstone Identification Bracelet, Too!

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Genres: childrens, informational
Synopsis: Ad for pewmiums available for a small sum of money plus an empty Cracker Jack box.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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