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Dick Tracy
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Creation & Design

Dick Tracy was created by Chester Gould in 1931 as a hard-boiled detective character, known for his distinctive yellow trench coat and fedora.

Early Years

Initially appearing in a comic strip, Dick Tracy quickly gained popularity for his crime-fighting adventures and unique rogues' gallery.

Character Development

Over the decades, Dick Tracy has evolved from a simple comic strip character to a cultural icon, reflecting societal changes and advancements in crime-fighting technology.

Cultural Reception

Dick Tracy has been well-received, praised for its innovative storytelling and character design.

Character Details

Real Name:
Dick Tracy
First Appearance:
Popular Comics #1
Aliases:
Detective Tracy, Tracy
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Police Department, Tracy's Team
Abilities:
Detective skills, Hand-to-hand combat, Intelligence
Equipment:
Two-way wrist radio, Trench coat, Hat
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde

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Popular Comics #1
Dell ⋅ 1936
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Popular Comics #1
 
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$720
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$2.1k
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$6.5k

Key Facts

1st appearance of Dick Tracy in comic books

1st appearance of Don Winslow and Terry & the Pirates

Four Color #1
Dell ⋅ 1939
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Four Color #1
 
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$1k
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$2.7k
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$14k

Key Facts

Premiere issue featuring Dick Tracy

Meet the New Post-Gazette Sunday Funnies
Post Gazette ⋅ 1949
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Meet the New Post-Gazette Sunday Funnies
 
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$120
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$400
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$1.2k

Key Facts

Promotional giveaway intended to advertise the newspaper comic strips featured in the Pittsburgh Post

Interest in this issue based on classic characters Superman, Archie and Dick Tracy on the same cover

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