DICK TRACY CASEBOOK, THE - FIRST TPB. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1990. First Edition. 6 X 9. Trade Paperback. Fine / Fine. ISBN: 0312044623. Since his debut in 1931, Dick Tracy has been the consummate detective - facing off against bizzarre criminals and ordinary gangsters alike with his unique blend of sophisticated criminology and plain old good shooting, and emerging victorious every time. This very special collection features a representative selection of the finest stories from the history of the Dick Tracy newspaper strip, selected and introduced by the strip's current writer and artist.