Dick Tracy His Greatest Cases #No. 3
Fawcett Gold Medal • Dick Tracy His Greatest Cases
Writer
Chester Gould
Interior Artist
Chester Gould
Cover Artist
Chester Gould (Attributed)
Publication Date
1975
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing (Paperback Original)
Comic Description
A collection of classic Dick Tracy newspaper strips reprinted in mass-market paperback format. This volume features the iconic investigation into Mrs. Pruneface (Borealis Beebe), wife of the villain Pruneface, along with the 'Crime, Inc.' story arc.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible black tape or marker obscuring price in top right corner; significant edge wear and color chipping along the top edge; minor corner blunting; visible spine rubbing and stress lines; light yellowing of paper stock on the visible right edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (CGC 4.0): $25 - $40
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for similar Fawcett Dick Tracy paperbacks range from $8 to $20 depending on condition. Higher-grade copies (VF or better) fetch a premium due to the fragility of mass-market paperback glue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value of a mid-grade paperback. The tape/marker residue on the cover also significantly limits the maximum potential grade.
Notable Features
Includes the 'Mrs. Pruneface' storyline which is a fan-favorite arc from the 1940s. Mass-market paperback format rather than traditional saddle-stitched comic book. Features the distinctive grotesque character designs of Chester Gould.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with Mid-1970s Fawcett Gold Medal printing standards. Ink density and paper oxidation are typical for this era. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.