Dick Tracy #38
In "Newly-Shaved Hair, Ashes, Oil Fumes," Dick Tracy faces a desperate chase when Itchy flees with a stolen $50,000 fortune, leading to a high-speed crash that ends in tragedy. As Junior and Tess give pursuit, the aftermath of the accident takes a dark turn when Itchy tries to cover his tracks with fire—only to realize too late that the money remains behind. Written and drawn by Chester Gould, this gripping 1951 installment showcases the artist’s sharp storytelling and signature noir style, with the cover by Gould capturing the tension in bold, stark lines.
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After Itchy takes the $50,000 from Tracy, he steals a car and heads out of town. Junior and Tess spot him and chase him in a borrowed car. Itchy hits a cow and loses control of the car and crashes. The owner of the car is killed in the crash. Itchy douses him with gasoline and sets him afire to mislead the police into thinking he died in the flames. Itchy flees and then realizes he has left the money behind.
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