| Breathless Mahoney | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Tribune Media Services |
| First appearance | May 11, 1945 |
| Created by | Chester Gould |
Breathless Mahoney is a fictional character in the American comic strip Dick Tracy, created by Chester Gould.[1][2] She first appeared in the strip on May 11, 1945,[3] and was apparently killed on August 26, 1946.[4]
The character found worldwide fame in 1990 in the film Dick Tracy, as a villainous nightclub singer played by singer/actress Madonna. The character's glamorous outfits, described extensively in the press, sparked a brief fad for 1940s fashion.[5][6][7]
- ^ Gustines, George Gene (June 23, 2014). "Annie Missing? No Worries, Dick Tracy Is on the Case". The New York Times.
- ^ Century, Sara (May 19, 2020). "Breathless Mahoney". Syfy. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ Gould, Chester (2009). The Complete Dick Tracy Volume 9. San Diego, California: IDW Publishing. ISBN 978-1600105326.
- ^ Gould, Chester (2010). The Complete Dick Tracy Volume 10. San Diego, California: IDW Publishing. ISBN 978-1600105784.
- ^ "Breathless With Anticipation". Los Angeles Times. March 9, 1990. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ Herman, Valli (May 15, 1990). "Dick Tracy inspires some arresting looks". The Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
- ^ Johnson, Marilyn (May 30, 1990). "Fashion detectives can track down 1940s duds". Oceanside North County Times. Retrieved 28 February 2020.