Dick Tracy The Early Years (1987) #1

Story, art and cover by Chester Gould. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary tough cop Dick Tracy and his rogues gallery of freakish enemies.

This issue includes strips from October 12 – November 13, 1931, presenting the debut of Dick Tracy on the comics page. After his girlfriend Tess is abducted by Big Boys thugs and her father murdered, Dick Tracy joins the police force. He goes undercover with Big Boys gang to find and rescue her – but shes being forced to take part in the gangs next heist. Also featuring a 1978 interview with creator Chester Gould on the origins of the Dick Tracy strip. Dick Tracy; Speaking with Chet: The Days Leading Up To Dick Tracy.

Squarebound, 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.