In late 1948, a botched security detail led to the death of the semi-regular character Brilliant, the blind inventor of the Two-Way Wrist Radio (among other devices) whereupon Chief Brandon, Dick Tracy's superior on the police force and a presence in the strip since 1931, resigned in shame and Pat Patton (the o in this surname has since been replaced by an e) was promoted to police chief in Brandon's place on Tracy's recommendation after declining promotion himself, previously having been Tracy's buffoonish partner. A new character was introduced in December of 1948 named Sam Catchem to take Patton's place as Tracy's sidekick.
in late 1948 a botched security detail led to the death of the semi-regular character brilliant the blind inventor of the two-way wrist radio (among other devices) whereupon chief brandon dick tracy's superior on the police force and a presence in the strip since 1931 resigned in shame and pat patton (the o in this surname has since been replaced by an e) was promoted to police chief in brandon's place on tracy's recommendation after declining promotion himself previously having been tracy's buffoonish partner a new character was introduced in december of 1948 named sam catchem to take patton's place as tracy's sidekick