Dick Tracy Weekly #56
In "Elsa = Murder by Freezing," Dick Tracy ventures into the snowy mountains where a mistaken shot by Carduey saves his life—only to land her in jail, alongside the suspect Morin Plenty. As Tracy returns to the city, he unravels the cold case of the Clipso Brothers’ murder, then turns his attention to the mysterious disappearance of Claude Crystal, whose sudden wealth and vanished trip to London leave his wife under suspicion. Written and illustrated by Chester Gould, this 1988 installment delivers the signature noir tension and sharp plotting that define the series, with the cover by Chester Gould capturing the chilling atmosphere of the case.
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In the mountains, Carduey shoots Tracy with a rifle, thinking he's Morin Plenty. She saves his life, but Tracy arrests her and takes her to the local jail, where Morin Plenty is held. Tracy takes Morin back to the city and works to solve the murder of the Clipso Brothers. After that case is closed, Tracy gets involved in the case of Claude Crystal, who cleaned out his employer's safe of $200,000 and set off for London. However, he didn't get there and Tracy questions his wife, who is suddenly paying off all their creditors.
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