Dick Tracy #43
In "The Tough Case of the Underworld Brat!", Dick Tracy takes on a bizarre murder case involving a revolving door and a woman on the run, while Gargles launches a bizarre campaign of intimidation against druggists, demanding they stock his brand of mouthwash. Written and illustrated by Chester Gould, this 1951 classic showcases the creator’s sharp eye for detail and offbeat crime, with the cover by Gould capturing the story’s mix of noir tension and absurd flair.
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Tracy arrests a woman for killing a man with a revolving door. Gargles begins a reign of terror to coerce druggists into selling his particular brand of mouthwash.
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