Chester Gould Livres

Complete Chester Gould's Dick Tracy Volume 5.

Set in 1931, this volume revisits the early days of Dick Tracy as he joins the police force following a family tragedy. He faces off against notorious criminals like "Big Boy," Larceny Lu, and Alec Penn. This edition not only reformats the original comics into a larger size but also includes newly rescanned Sunday pages, enhancing their clarity. Fans can enjoy a fresh look at Chester Gould's iconic crime-fighter in this comprehensive collection, fulfilling long-standing requests for a new edition.

This last volume in the series completes the iconic comic series by Chester Gould. The adventures of this iconic square-jawed detective fighting a menagerie of grotesque villains remains one of the highlights in the history of not just comics but crime fiction in general. After 46 years-two months-and-twentyone-days writing and drawing Dick Tracy Chester Gould retired at the age of 77. In these historic final strips, Gould pits his dynamic detective against the latest in a long line of grotesque villains--Pucker Puss, the hitman who literally spits death at his opponents. Tracy, meanwhile, takes his law and order campaign to television, while his past catches up to him when a criminal he helped convict twenty years ago puts the detective on his "to kill" list. To round out this volume, the squadroom is kept busy with two members of B.O. Plenty's extended family who are anything but law-abiding--Perfume Plenty and her larcenous cousin Dade. All this and more in the ultimate volume of Chester Gould's Dick Tracy, collecting strips from March 15, 1976 to December 25, 1977. The series is ripe to introduce to crime prose readers who haven't previously ventured into comics.

The narrative begins with a gripping human trafficking plot, featuring a woman resembling the iconic actress Dorothy Lamour. As the story unfolds, Dick Tracy goes undercover to confront various criminals, including mobster Ramm and the elusive Jojo Nidle, while teaming up with Junior and the clumsy Brighton Spotts. The stakes rise as he partners with G-Man Jim Trailer to tackle the international criminal Karpse and his dangerous accomplice, Marrö. This volume promises non-stop action and vibrant characters, all presented in a larger format for a complete experience.

The fourth volume features the iconic detective facing off against the elusive Purple Cross Gang and their masked leader, as well as a confrontation with The Blank, a character reminiscent of classic horror figures. The narrative weaves through a web of intrigue involving three morally ambiguous girls, a wealthy wastrel, and powerful mobsters. Chester Gould's storytelling creates a tense atmosphere filled with danger and suspense, capturing the essence of crime and mystery that defines the Dick Tracy series.

Focusing on family dynamics, the second volume features Junior Tracy's adventures alongside his father, Dick Tracy. The narrative unfolds as they confront the criminal Stooge Viller and his sister, Maxine, while Junior faces danger from Big Boy and Confidence Dolan. Meanwhile, secret operative J. Scotland Bumpsted's involvement leads to a chase after the villain Larceny Lu, who connects Junior with his long-lost mother. This installment promises thrilling action and emotional depth, showcasing Chester Gould's engaging storytelling.

In Volume 3 of Dick Tracy, the tough detective faces off against Zora Arson, her brother Boris, and the sinister "Cutie" in thrilling escapades. This edition showcases Chester Gould's classic tales in a larger format, featuring action-packed plots and Tracy's attempts at criminal reform. A must-read for fans!

Dick Tracy embarks on a seven-month-long complicated manhunt when he relentlessly tracks the Brush and a million-dollar sack of cash - but with his foe on the lam without his trademark face wig, Tracy doesn't even know what the murderer looks like!

Features strips from August 27, 1962 through April 12, 1964, in which Dick Tracy leaps into the Space Age when Diet Smith's experimental Space Coupe brings back a visitor from outer space.

"The intrepid detective is on the trail of the aptly names Mr. Bribery and his equally grotesque sister, Ugly Christine, in a story that also features a substance-abusing witch doctor and a shelf of shrunken heads. Tracy's troubles are compounded when he comes face to face with master criminal Haf-and-Haf, one side of whose face is hideously disfigured. Included are all daily and Sunday strips from December 27, 1965 to July 2, 1967."--