Dick Tracy Monthly (1948-1961 Dell/Harvey) comic books 1959
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Issue #133
Published Apr 1959 by Dell/Harvey.$6.00
$6.00
Stories and art by Chester Gould and others. Harvey, best known for its children's comics, reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary tough cop Dick Tracy and his rogues gallery of freakish enemies. In the Comics Code era, some of the original art is altered to remove violent content and narrative repetition. This issue reprints strips from early 1939. While vacationing at a health resort, Tracy learns escaped jewel thief Nails Wolley and his gang are holed up nearby. The Trail of the Jewel Thief Gang; The Face on the Film. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #134
Published Jun 1959 by Dell/Harvey.$6.00
Stories and art by Chester Gould and others. Harvey, best known for its children's comics, reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary tough cop Dick Tracy and his rogues gallery of freakish enemies. In the Comics Code era, some of the original art is altered to remove violent content and narrative repetition. This issue reprints strips from early 1939. With help from Pop Gaines, Tracy tracks down jewel thief Nails Wolley and his gang for a final showdown after their latest heist. Cover art may be the work of comics legend John Severin. Last Stand of the Jewel Thieves; The Showdown; Minit Mystery starring The Count; Kidnap; The Witch Doctor. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #135
Published Aug 1959 by Dell/Harvey.$6.00
$6.00
Stories and art by Chester Gould and others. Harvey, best known for its children's comics, reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary tough cop Dick Tracy and his rogues gallery of freakish enemies. In the Comics Code era, some of the original art is altered to remove violent content and narrative repetition. This issue reprints strips from 1939. At first, it seems two Bovanian princes are robbing the wealthy estates where they are invited as guests, but there's more to the story than meets the eye. Mask of A Criminal; Minit Mystery. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #136
Published Oct 1959 by Dell/Harvey.$6.00
$6.00
Stories and art by Chester Gould and others. Harvey, best known for its children's comics, reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary tough cop Dick Tracy and his rogues gallery of freakish enemies. In the Comics Code era, some of the original art is altered to remove violent content and narrative repetition. This issue reprints strips from 1939. Tracy soon learns that the two Bovanian princes are imposters, after Junior discovers the real princes being held captive. Cover art may be the work of comics legend John Severin. The Mystery of the Iron Room; Minit Mystery. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #137
Published Dec 1959 by Dell/Harvey.$6.00
Stories and art by Chester Gould and others. Harvey, best known for its children's comics, reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary tough cop Dick Tracy and his rogues gallery of freakish enemies. In the Comics Code era, some of the original art is altered to remove violent content and narrative repetition. This issue reprints strips from 1939. After his Bovanian-prince scam is discovered, Whip Chute and his partner try to escape Dick Tracy, leading to a dramatic finale on the side of a building. Cover art may be the work of comics legends Joe Simon or John Severin. The Law versus Dick Tracy; Tracy's Big Decision; Girl Friday; The Smugglers; Shipboard Intrigue. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
