Dick Tracy # 16 Cover B Asur Variant 2026 BN

Dick Tracy #16, released on April 8, 2026, serves as a major jumping-on point and the start of a "game-changing" new story arc in the ongoing series from Mad Cave Studios. 

Plot: "The Streets Run Red"

The issue picks up in the aftermath of a cataclysmic gang war from the previous issue, finding the iconic detective struggling to recover. 

• A Brutal New Arc: While Tracy is at his lowest, a new wave of violence strikes "The City".
• Classic Rogues Return: Big Boy Caprice begins putting long-term plans into motion, while the return of Lips Manlis signals that a brutal power struggle is on the horizon.
• Reputation at Stake: Writers Alex Segura and Michael Moreci have stated that this arc is designed to dismantle Tracy’s most prized possession—his reputation—as enemies pull every lever to destroy him. 

Creative Team & Visuals

• Writers: Alex Segura and Michael Moreci.
• Art Team: Illustrated by Geraldo Borges with colors by Mark Englert.
• Cover Art:
• Cover A: Main cover by Geraldo Borges and Mark Englert.
• Cover B: Variant cover by Mahmud Asrar.