Dick Tracy debuted in newspapers on Sunday, October 4, 1931 and was written and drawn solely by creator Chester Gould until 1977. Through Gould’s nearly five decades of dedication on the strip, he created a pantheon of eclectic supporting characters like Pruneface, The Mole, Flattop, and Tess Trueheart that make Tracy the beloved character he is today. The Library of American Comics remastered and collected the strip in a series of hardcover collections, many of which are out of print and highly sought after. Now Clover Press and the Library of American Comics have been bringing the collections back to print in an affordable softcover format with Dick Tracy: 1961-1964, featuring Gould’s iconic early 60s strips. Backers will receive all four volumes at once, as well as commemorative prints of each of the covers by Cat Staggs, Brent Schoonover, Howie Noel, and Daniel Hillyard. The Kickstarter is now live and ends soon!

The new softcover will collect the strip strictly by year, reprinting each installment from January 1 to December 31. Each volume will measure 11″ x 8.5″ in a horizontal format and will slide into a vertical slipcase, designed for protection and easy shelving. Each year’s collection will also feature a new cover by a diverse selection of contemporary artists. 

Backers will receive all four volumes at once and can choose from different tiers and add-ons with a multitude of incredible extra rewards, including a sticker pack, trading cards, and a lithograph including art by Chester Gould featured in the New York Sunday News.

We have an exclusive look at some of the strips from the ’64 years as Dick Tracy is involved with the space race! Check out the comics below and then back the project before it ends on Friday, May 29 2026 12:00 AM EDT.