[1] Tracy is a tough and intelligent detective who uses forensic science, advanced gadgetry, and wits in his relentless pursuit of criminals.

The Dick Tracy comic strip made its premiere on October 4, 1931, in the Detroit Mirror.

[2] The strip was distributed by Chicago Tribune New York News Syndicate.

[2] Since then other writers and artists have continued to produce the strip, which is still running in newspapers to this day.

[3] The character of Dick Tracy has been featured in a number of films including, from 1990, Dick Tracy, which starred Warren Beatty as the titular character.