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The Sunday Project

The Sunday Project

In honor of the 75th Anniversary of the Dick Tracy comic strip, The Chester Gould – Dick Tracy Museum introduced The Sunday Project™. a full-color reprint series, authentically republishing some 2,431 Dick Tracy Sunday pages in their original color and format for the very first time.

Autographed Copy! Chester Gould:  A Daughter's Biography of the Creator of Dick Tracy

Autographed Copy! Chester Gould: A Daughter's Biography of the Creator of Dick Tracy

A revolutionary in the comics industry, Gould invented both a genre and an icon. The personal story of this pioneer cartoonist is now presented in a biography written by Gould’s only child. Beginning with his young life in a three-room house in Pawnee, Oklahoma, this book traces all the steps Gould took to eventually achieve remarkable distinction at the top of his field.

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By Jean Gould O’Connell

In 1931, the Chicago Tribune introduced the public to an exciting new comic strip destined to become a classic: Dick Tracy. Tracy’s creator, Chester Gould, would spend the next 46 years of his life developing the dynamic, crime-fighting character, and his work on the strip won him the Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year in both 1959 and 1977.

A revolutionary in the comics industry, Gould invented both a genre and an icon. The personal story of this pioneer cartoonist is now presented in a biography written by Gould’s only child. Beginning with his young life in a three-room house in Pawnee, Oklahoma, this book traces all the steps Gould took to eventually achieve remarkable distinction at the top of his field. The early pages relate his ancestors’ part in the Oklahoma land rush, drawing on the unpublished memoir of his father, Gilbert Gould. Chester Gould’s story is then augmented by his own personal commentary, taken directly from recorded conversations with his daughter. Throughout these conversations, Gould recollects the evolution of his career, from painting advertisements on barn roofs at age 17 to documenting the violent crime life of Chicago, from which he drew inspiration for his Dick Tracy strip. Discussion of his ambitions, disappointments, popular accomplishments, and family moments comprise a thorough account of Chester Gould’s fascinating life. The hardcover book is 231 pages with 173 photographs from O’Connell’s personal collection. Included is a forward by Dick Locher, commentary from Gould’s two grandchildren and a comprehensive list of awards and distinctions, which included formal recognition from three American presidents. The book was nominated and selected as a finalist for the Edgar Allan Poe Award from the Mystery Writers of America.


Price: $60.00
S&H: $4.95

Influence Latex Mask

Influence Latex Mask

“Influence” entered the strip in 1946.  He had “hypnotic eyes” and could force his will upon virtually anyone.    Hypnotize your friends in this lifelike mask. $16.95

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Poor old Vitamin Flintheart, recovered from his Flattop adventure, came back into the strip and was then victimized by Influence. Introduced to a wealthy widow by Flintheart, Influence robbed and strangled the woman. He later captured and nearly killed Pat Patton, but by now, Tracy was on the case. Confronting Influence, Tracy smashed the hypnotic eyes and arrested the now-powerless criminal in March, 1947.


Price: $16.95
S&H: $7.50

The Brow Latex Mask

The Brow Latex Mask

After Flattop’s demise, Chester Gould introduced another fiendish villain, “The Brow.”  This criminal was a wartime spy, sending information on American military movements to the enemy.  Check out this classic villain mask.

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Chased by Dick Tracy, The Brow encountered the Summer Sisters and later Gravel Gertie, in whose shack he hid out while recovering from wounds. He was then captured by Tracy, but again tried to break away from police custody. In a scuffle, he fell out a window and was impaled on a flagpole holding an American flag, a fitting end for this enemy spy.


Price: $16.95
S&H: $7.50

Flattop Latex Mask

Flattop Latex Mask

An amazingly accurate representation of Chester Gould’s classic villain “Flattop.”  First appearing in December, 1943, “Flattop Jones” was perhaps Dick Tracy readers’ all-time favorite hoodlum, and he comes back to life in this unique mask. 

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First appearing in December, 1943, “Flattop Jones” was perhaps Dick Tracy readers’ all-time favorite hoodlum. A professional hitman, Flattop was hired to kill Tracy. Captured by a ruse and held by Flattop and three accomplices, Tracy made a daring escape. He then began a search for the criminal. Flattop was caught, escaped from jail using Vitamin Flintheart as part of his plans and again fled into the city. He then was cornered by Tracy and Pat Patton hiding on a ship in a lagoon, and drowned after a final shoot-out in a May, 1944 strip.


Price: $16.95
S&H: $7.50

Chester Gould:  A Daughter's Biography of the Creator of Dick Tracy

Chester Gould: A Daughter's Biography of the Creator of Dick Tracy

A revolutionary in the comics industry, Gould invented both a genre and an icon. The personal story of this pioneer cartoonist is now presented in a biography written by Gould’s only child. Beginning with his young life in a three-room house in Pawnee, Oklahoma, this book traces all the steps Gould took to eventually achieve remarkable distinction at the top of his field.

Chester Gould:  A Daughter's Biography of the Creator of Dick TracyMore Details

By Jean Gould O’Connell

In 1931, the Chicago Tribune introduced the public to an exciting new comic strip destined to become a classic: Dick Tracy. Tracy’s creator, Chester Gould, would spend the next 46 years of his life developing the dynamic, crime-fighting character, and his work on the strip won him the Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year in both 1959 and 1977.

A revolutionary in the comics industry, Gould invented both a genre and an icon. The personal story of this pioneer cartoonist is now presented in a biography written by Gould’s only child. Beginning with his young life in a three-room house in Pawnee, Oklahoma, this book traces all the steps Gould took to eventually achieve remarkable distinction at the top of his field. The early pages relate his ancestors’ part in the Oklahoma land rush, drawing on the unpublished memoir of his father, Gilbert Gould. Chester Gould’s story is then augmented by his own personal commentary, taken directly from recorded conversations with his daughter. Throughout these conversations, Gould recollects the evolution of his career, from painting advertisements on barn roofs at age 17 to documenting the violent crime life of Chicago, from which he drew inspiration for his Dick Tracy strip. Discussion of his ambitions, disappointments, popular accomplishments, and family moments comprise a thorough account of Chester Gould’s fascinating life. The hardcover book is 231 pages with 173 photographs from O’Connell’s personal collection. Included is a forward by Dick Locher, commentary from Gould’s two grandchildren and a comprehensive list of awards and distinctions, which included formal recognition from three American presidents. The book was nominated and selected as a finalist for the Edgar Allan Poe Award from the Mystery Writers of America.


Price: $45.00
S&H: $4.95

Dick Tracy Yellow Fedora

Dick Tracy Yellow Fedora

This yellow felt and black-ribboned fedora is the style that Dick Tracy has worn throughout his many years of fighting crime.  Patterned after the 1930’s snap-brim type that men wore when Chester Gould created the character, Dick Tracy fans now have this opportunity to own one.

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Tracy was rarely seen without his hat. The iconic image of Tracy speaking into his wrist-radio while wearing the yellow fedora is known world-wide. Sturdy construction and carefully stitched, it is available in medium or large sizes. Made in the U. S. A. Great for parades, parties or as a gift.



Price: $15.00
S&H: $7.50

Illinois Bureau of Tourism Poster featuring Dick Tracy

Illinois Bureau of Tourism Poster featuring Dick Tracy

Only 4 available.  This spectacular poster was commissioned by the State of  Illinois Bureau of Tourism in 2006.  It features a dramatic image of Dick Tracy, in his trademark yellow fedora and trench coat, talking on his 2-way wrist radio.  It was drawn by Pulitzer prize-winning cartoonist and Dick Tracy artist, Dick Locher.

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The title caption is "Not All Heroes Wear Tights." A caption at the bottom states "Home of the Dick Tracy Museum, Woodstock Illinois.” Below is a small logo featuring the Dick Tracy name, profile and "75 Years of Fighting Crime", commemorating the 75th anniversary of Chester Gould’s famed detective strip. On heavy white parchment-style paper, the full size is 24” X 36” with an actual image size of 21 ½” x 34." The posters were produced by Tribune Media Services and the McCann-Erickson ad agency in a series promoting unique visitor destinations in Illinois. This is one of the limited edition and rarely available large size commercial posters which were displayed in airports, train and bus stations, transportation kiosks and visitor sites throughout the state.


Price: $24.99
S&H: $8.90

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