The pop-art event of 2018 continues! Dick Tracy finds himself on the run from both crooks and cops! Can he survive long enough to clear his name? The iconic comic-strip hero reimagined for the 21st century through a retro lens by the superstar team of Michael Allred, Lee Allred, Rich Tommaso, and Laura Allred!
Cover art and co-written by Eisner Award-winning superstar Michael Allred (Madman, iZombie, Silver Surfer, Batman '66)!
Illustrated by Rich Tommaso (Spy Seal, Dry County) with Michael Allred inks!
Each issue features a "mug shot" alternate cover by Rich Tommaso!
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Each issue turns up the heat as Tracy gets closer to solving the case! Read Full Review
There's plenty of grit hidden within the pages of this book " characters killed, brutal crime lords orchestrating the framing of a good cop, rampant corruption, all under the guise of a colorful romp through a city seemingly populated with criminals and cops. Tracy's sarcastic quips and sardonic asides contrast nicely with the colorful, exaggerated artwork. There's the introduction of a support team for Tracy, who will no doubt supply kooky gadgets and lots of fun storylines in the future. And that's the watchword here: fun. Get out and get it, Dick Tracy: Dead or Alive #3 will leave you feeling more alive than dead. Read Full Review
DOA picks up immediately after the conclusion of the last issue. Dick Tracy is on the run from the law after being framed for the murder of a fellow officer.
The strength of the series is the heavy nostalgia for the character and look and feel of the comic. The absurdity of the situation also contrasts hysterically at times with the straight nature of Tracy. Dick Tracy is the perfect straight man in an insane world.
This issue ramps up the action and violence and we get some answers behind the "Big Bads" plot. Dick Tracy actually guns down a couple bad guy's this issue. Both instances raised my eyebrows because to this point there have been a lot of threats but no real casualties. Dick Tracy does not play aroun more
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