EXTRA! EXTRA! Mad Cave Studios is thrilled to announce that DICK TRACY #1 has officially sold out at the distributor level!
To celebrate the momentous occasion of Mad Cave Studios’ biggest all-time launch title, fans can pick up the latest edition featuring an all-new cover by award-winning artist, Michael Walsh (Green Lantern, Thor)!
A fresh and modern take on the iconic detective, this exciting new chapter in the Dick Tracy legacy is written by authors Alex Segura (Secret Identity) and Michael Moreci (Barbaric), with art by Geraldo Borges (Nightwing), colors by Mark Englert, and letters by Jim Campbell. Creative consultation by Chantelle Aimée Osman.
DICK TRACY #1 (Second Printing)
Writer: Alex Segura & Michael Moreci – Artist: Geraldo Borges
Creative Consultant: Chantelle Osman – Colorist: Mark Englert – Letterer: Jim Campbell
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Release Date: June 12th, 2024
Diamond Code: MAR248035
Lunar Code: 0224MA965
“Dick Tracy #1 has found itself on the comic book industry’s ‘Most Wanted’ list!” said Mad Cave Studios Senior Editor, Chas! Pangburn. “Mad Cave is honored to send this tale back to press for a second printing with a cover by the award-winning cartoonist Michael Walsh. Keep up the positive radio chatter because Alex, Michael, Geraldo, Chantelle, Mark, and Jim are just getting started—the tension, action, and drama only escalate from here!”
“I’m so thankful and blown away by the support Dick Tracy #1 has received—from retailers, readers, reviewers, and beyond,” said Alex Segura. “It validates our belief in the take that Michael, Geraldo, Mark, Jim, Chantelle and the entire team has created, which celebrates the man in yellow’s storied history and adds a new voice and chapter to his story and world. And we’re just getting started!”
“We all took a gamble with this series, in a lot of different ways, but sometimes gambles pay off—and this is one of those times,” said Michael Moreci. “Our goal is to keep Dick Tracy going for years, and this success brings us closer to that goal; I’m so grateful for that and also excited for what the future of our story holds.”
“The world of Dick Tracy is rife with complex characters, twisted motives, and dangerous corners – and we really want to lean into the essence of what Chester Gould created without trying to imitate Dick Tracy’s creator. What Michael, Geraldo, Chantelle, and I are cooking up is a very noir and hardboiled take using all the ingredients fans are familiar with – hopefully creating something that feels fresh and vibrant while honoring what’s come before. We don’t just want to tell a fun Dick Tracy story – we want to craft a great crime saga, too. Thanks for joining us on this ride.”
– Writer, Alex Segura
“Our goal in making a new Dick Tracy comic isn’t to be kitsch or try to recapture what Chester Gould did so masterfully–I can’t even presume to have that gift. Instead, we want to take the essence of what makes Tracy work and recalibrate it for both new and audiences alike. Dick Tracy is a crime comic–that’s its roots. It’s populated with colorful and dangerous villains, takes place in a seedy city–we cherish that feel and tone, much like we cherish the works that Dick Tracy itself inspired (Criminal, LA Confidential, things like that), and it’s due time that this terrific story gets the treatment it deserves.”
– Writer, Michael Moreci
“Dick Tracy is definitely one of the most iconic comic book characters of all time with a unique rogue gallery. So we have the chance to introduce Dick Tracy to new readers and bring him back to long-time fans, respecting Chester Gould´s original stories and following the roots of the character, but trying to do something fresh and new. The story written by Alex, Michael and Chantelle allowed me to play with Chiaroscuro, a strong black and white contrast. And talking about contrast, It will be awesome seeing the yellow and bright Dick Tracy coat and his cartoonish villains side by side with dark streets and a grounded book.” – Artist, Geraldo Borges
“This isn’t your grandfather’s Dick Tracy—though it will absolutely have all the elements you know and love. Having the opportunity to introduce Chester Gould’s beloved character to a whole new generation of readers is an honor, and Alex, Michael, and Geraldo are absolutely the creators to bring Dick Tracy, Tess Trueheart, and all your favorite villains into the twenty-first century.”
– Creative Consultant, Chantelle Osman
Dick Tracy #1 is now available on the official Mad Cave Studios website, and is available at your favorite bookstore, local comic shop, and digital comic reader!
Committed to preserving the essence of Chester Gould’s creation, this puts a stamp on the official new era for the iconic square-jawed detective, in collaboration with Tribune Content Agency and New Wave Comics, Mad Cave Studios invites fans old and new to pick up the Dick Tracy #1 reprint on June 12th, perfectly timed with the release of Dick Tracy #2.
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