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Issue: Dick Tracy #109
Publication Date: March 1957
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Issues: #109 of 121 Issues
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: 01/17/1957
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): Leon Harvey (credited)
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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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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Simon [as Chester Gould] (painting)
Inker(s): Joe Simon [as Chester Gould] (painting)
Colorist(s): Joe Simon (painting)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: crime
Feature(s): Dick Tracy
Character(s): Dick Tracy; Rughead
First Line: ...this is it!...exalts Dick Tracy, as he corners the dangerous criminal...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Art credit based on Joe Simon's comments in his book The Comic Book Makers.
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100 Toy Pirates for $1.25

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Josely Co.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?; Chester Gould
Penciller(s): Chester Gould
Inker(s): Chester Gould
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset; Chester Gould
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, crime, drama, humorous, mystery
Feature(s): Dick Tracy
Character(s): Dick Tracy; Sam Catchem; Rughead; Junior Tracy; Sparkle Plenty; Wingy; Herky; Mimi
First Line: Chance Frustrated Rughead.
Synopsis: Rughead disguises himself as a woman in order to slip past the police. Tracy has Junior make a plaster copy of Rughead from descriptions and comments given by Sparkle and Wingy. Two of Rughead's old associates recognize him and capture him in hopes of stealing his ill-gotten gains. Rughead gains the upper hand on his captors, but his actions attract the attention of the police. Tracy and Sam pursue Rughead to a culvert. Because of curve in the pipe, Tracy uses a camera on a floating plank to determine Rughead's position. A stray bullet finds its mark, and the dead criminal is pulled out.
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Reprint Notes: From Dick Tracy Newspaper strip (Chicago Tribune) 19xx-xx-xx to 19xx-xx-xx.
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20.67
Disclose Notes: There is an ad between pages 1 and 2 and four pages of ads between pages 13 and 14 of this story. The top third of page 1 is a recap of the events in the previous issue.
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Sheaffer's Feathertouch Ballpoint

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): W. A. Sheaffer Pen Co.
Synopsis: Ad for the new Sheaffer pen.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Ad is top third of the page between pages 1 and 2 of the Dick Tracy story.
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Hey Kids! Send for the New Disneyland Color Television Set

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): T. V. Color
Character(s): Donald Duck; Mickey Mouse; Peter Pan
Synopsis: Ad for a miniature filmstrip viewer complete with 8 rolls of color film.
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Pages: 0.67
Disclose Notes: Ad appears on bottom two-thirds of page between pages 1 and 2 of the Dick Tracy story.
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We Love Those Cough Drops

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Smith Brothers Cough Drops
Character(s): Smith Brothers
Synopsis: Ad for Smith Brothers Cherry Cough Drops.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: This is the top portion of the first of four ad pages between pages 13 and 14 of the Dick Tracy story.
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12 Little Dolls

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Little Dolls
Synopsis: Ad for a set of miniature dolls that are 3.5 inches high.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: This is the bottom portion of the first of four ad pages between pages 13 and 14 of the Dick Tracy story.
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Hey, Kids! Hurry and Get Your Bosco Pirate Gold Coin Collection!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Warren Kremer
Inker(s): Warren Kremer
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Bosco
Character(s): Muscles
Synopsis: Ad for Bosco chocolate milk additive.
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: This ad comprises the second and third of four pages of ads between pages 13 and 14 of the Dick Tracy story.
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A Special Preview of Fun and Excitement!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Various
Inker(s): Various
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Harvey Comics
Character(s): Blondie; Dagwood; Casper; Felix; Little Lotta; Spooky; Dick Tracy; Little Dot; Baby Huey; Big H Kid
Synopsis: Generic ad and promotional copy for the Harvey Comics currently on sale.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: This is the fourth of four pages of ads between pages 13 and 14 of the Dick Tracy story.
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Preview of Next Issue

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Dick Tracy Comics Monthly
Character(s): Dick Tracy; Flattop
Synopsis: Preview of Dick Tracy Comics Monthly #110.
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: This ad appears on the bottom portion of the last page of the Dick Tracy story.
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Flight with Danger

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: crime, mystery
Character(s): Lt. Tim O'Reilly; Captain Brissenden
Synopsis: Lt. O'Reilly keeps his ship from capsizing during a storm.
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Pages: 0.8
Disclose Notes: This is most likely a reprint.
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New Exciting Joe Palooka Comics!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, sports
Feature(s): Joe Palooka Comics
Character(s): Joe Palooka; Knobby; Humphrey; Little Max
Synopsis: House ad for the latest issues of Joe Palooka Comics.
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Pages: 0.2
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Suspicion

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: crime, drama, mystery
Character(s): Bert Thompson; Hoochintoo
Synopsis: Bert Thompson solves a murder in a cabin on the Arctic tundra.
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Pages: 0.8
Disclose Notes: This is most likely a reprint.
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Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Robert B. Harvey
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 0.2
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The Case of the Twisted Wire

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Bob Powell
Inker(s): Bob Powell
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Marty Epp
Subject Matter
Genres: crime, mystery
Feature(s): Jackie Paige; Lt. Gil Mason
Character(s): Jackie Paige; Gil Mason
Synopsis: A small piece of wire helps solve a murder.
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Possible inking assist by Howard Nostrand.
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100 Toy Soldiers $1.25

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Toy Army
Synopsis: Ad for a variety of toy plastic soldiers.
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Pages: 0.5
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Free! New Issues...

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Garcelon Stamp Co.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for stamps plus a booklet of tips for collectors.
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Boys! Girls! Men! Women!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Wallace Brown, Inc.
Synopsis: Ad that encourages readers to sell greeting cards as a means to earn extra cash.
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Pages: 1
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Automatic Firing Tripod Machine Gun

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Honor House Products Corp.
Synopsis: Advertisement for toy machine gun that fires BBs.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Top half of inside back cover.
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Amazing Precision Miniature Camera!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Honor House Products Corp.
Synopsis: An ad for a miniature camera that comes with a roll of film.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Bottom half of inside back cover.
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Choose Your Prize

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?; photo
Inker(s): ?; photo
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): American Seed Co.
Synopsis: Ad that promises prizes to their top seed salespeople.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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