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Issue: Dick Tracy #114
Publication Date: August 1957
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Issues: #114 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: 06/15/1957
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (4 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On sale date from Library of Congress, Periodicals 1958.
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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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The Case of the Madman's Mask

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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: crime
Character(s): Dick Tracy; Sketch Paree
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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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Tee and Eff and the Surprise Parade!

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Feature(s): Tastee-Freez
Character(s): Tee; Eff
Synopsis: The Tastee-Freez mascots highlight the premium comics available from Tastee-Freez ice cream stores.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Case of the Madman's Mask

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, childrens, crime, drama, humorous, mystery
Character(s): Dick Tracy; Sam Catchem; Junior Tracy; Sketch Paree; Spike Dyke
Synopsis: Tracy tracks a man who kills people by drowning them on dry land. He and Sam Catchem enlist the aid of comedic bandleader Spike Dyke to set a trap for the killer.
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Reprint Notes: Page 1, panel 1 from #61 “Case of the Murderer’s Mask” page 6, panel 8

Page 1, panel 2 from #61 “Case of the Murderer’s Mask” page 6, panel 1
Talcum Freely’s dialogue changed. Balloon added for B. O. Plenty

Page 1, panel 3 from “Case of the Murderer’s Mask” page 6, panel 3
Tracy’s and Freely’s word balloons have been reworded.

Page 1, panel 4 from “Case of the Murderer’s Mask” page 6, panel 5

Page 1, panel 5 from “Case of the Murderer’s Mask” page 6, panel 9

Page 1, panels 6-8 from “Case of the Murderer’s Mask” page 6, panels 10-12
Miscellaneous
Pages: 21.75
Disclose Notes: The following changes were made to conform to the Comics Code Authority
Page 3, panel 2 – bloodstain removed

Page 12, last panel caption was reworded to move the reader to the next page of the story instead of telling him to buy the next issue.

Page 13, panel 1 – Dick Tracy logo replaced with “Sketch holds on grimly, but…”

Page 14, panel 11 – Changed to show Paree holding a gun on the clerk. Panel is black and white. In #62, the panel shows Paree drowning the clerk with his gimmicked mask.

Page 14, panel 12 – Edited to remove the corpse laying across the desk.

Page 16, panel 7 – Edited to remove corpse from desktop, but the color hold is still visible.
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Flash! Coming in Dick Tracy Sept. Issue No. 115

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Subject Matter
Feature(s): Dick Tracy Comics Monthly
Character(s): Dick Tracy; Nilon Hoze
Synopsis: Ad for the next issue of Dick Tracy Comics Monthly.
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Pages: 0.25
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A Middleweight Is in between a Heavy and a Lightweight

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Letterer(s): ?; typeset
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Synopsis: Ad for Goodyear bicycle tires.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: This ad appears between pages 1 and 2 of the Dick Tracy story.
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Out of the Thunder of Sports Car Racing...

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Feature(s): AMF Roadmaster
Synopsis: Ad showcasing the 1957 AMF Roadmaster bicycle Also offered is a booklet on bicycle safety.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: This is the first of four ad pages between pages 13 and 14 of the Dick Tracy story.
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Boys! Girls! Anyone Can Win from 1001 Prizes

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Subject Matter
Feature(s): Bosco Contest
Synopsis: Rules for the Bosco Contest and a list of the prizes to be given away.
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: This ad covers the second and third pages of the four pages of ads between pages 13 and 14 of the Dick Tracy story.
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Operation: Murder

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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: crime, mystery
Character(s): Dr. Augustus Matthews; Dr. Jason; Miss Pritchard; Inspector Gulistan
Synopsis: A patient is strangled in her hospital bed.
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Pages: 0.8
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For Harvey Comics Readers

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Feature(s): Bosco Contest
Character(s): Casper the Friendly Ghost
Synopsis: Casper promotes the 1001 Prize Bosco contest.
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Pages: 0.2
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Sheaffer's New Cartridge Pen

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Letterer(s): ?; typeset
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Feature(s): Sheaffer
Synopsis: Ad for the new Sheaffer fountain pen.
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: This is the top portion of the second of four ad pages between pages 13 and 14 of the Dick Tracy story.
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Here Are the Big H Comics Loved by Millions

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, childrens, crime, drama, humorous, sports
Feature(s): Harvey Comics
Character(s): Dagwood; Little Lotta; Felix the Cat; Little Dot; Casper; Hot Stuff; Little Audrey; Sad Sack; Joe Palooka' Baby Huey; Blondie; Little Max; Dick Tracy.
Synopsis: Ad for 14 current Harvey Comics titles.
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Pages: 0.67
Disclose Notes: This is the bottom portion of the second of four ad pages between pages 13 and 14 of the Dick Tracy story.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: crime, mystery
Feature(s): Minit Mystery Starring the Count
Character(s): Boris Gehrhart; Ardis; Ken
First Line: I'm here now, Ardis
Synopsis: Boris responds to a friend's plea for help.
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Pages: 1
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The Locality of Murder

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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: crime, mystery
Character(s): Lieutenant James Stanley; Ruth Ann Mason; Nick Mason; Bob Wilton
Synopsis: James Stanley confronts a murderer who staged a phony car crash.
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Pages: 0.75
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By Popular Demand! Back in the Army Again!

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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, military
Character(s): Sad Sack
Synopsis: Generic ad for Sad Sack Comics.
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Pages: 0.25
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Free! British Caribbean Stamps

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Letterer(s): ?; typeset
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Feature(s): Garcelon Stamp Co.
Synopsis: Ad for packets of stamps and a booklet of tips for collectors.
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Pages: 0.5
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George Mikan Teaches Tommy the Hook Shot!

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Feature(s): US Keds
Character(s): George Mikan; Tommy
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Pages: 0.5
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Dad Read Why Daisy Is the Right Gun

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Feature(s): Daisy Air Rifles
Synopsis: Ad for Daisy Air Rifles.
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Pages: 1
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Boys-Girls-Men-Women-Prizes Given

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Feature(s): The Funman
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Summer Fun

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Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daisy Manufacturing Company
Synopsis: Ad for Daisy Training Air Rifles.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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