The legendary name Jack Hamm – born on March 20, 1910 and passed away on April 27, 1987 – will never be forgotten, for it is he who immortalized the classic comic strip ‘Dick Tracy’. A highly celebrated cartoonist and author, as well as a proud American, Hamm marked his place in the annals of history with his remarkable work.

Hamm’s life started in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – where he had his beginning as an advertising artist. Eventually, Hamm obtained the role of art director at the renowned J. Walter Thompson Agency in Chicago. Then, in 1933, he began to help craft the now-iconic comic strip, Dick Tracy. He remained as the illustrator from 1933 to 1935, then took another hiatus before returning to the comic strip from 1937 to 1940. It was during the latter period that Hamm went beyond just drawing and began writing for Dick Tracy until 1949.

In 1949, Jack Hamm transitioned from creating comic strips to embarking on a new journey in the advertising world. Building upon his knowledge of cartooning and illustrating, he authored and illustrated multiple publications focusing on advertising and comics, among them How to Draw Comics the Jack Hamm Way (1979).

In 2006, Hamm was inducted into the esteemed Hall of Fame for Comic Books, an honor he had long strived to achieve.

Since its start in October 1931, the comic strip creation of Chester Gould, Dick Tracy, has run consistently. It has garnered recognition for its creative stories as well as artwork and its fascinating incorporation of progressive technologies into the narrative.

Sofia Coppola’s 2015 film marked the latest iteration of the beloved strip’s journey from its written form to various media outlets including television, radio and cinema.

Chester Gould, the artist behind the much-loved comic strip, Dick Tracy, was born in Pawnee City, Nebraska, on the twentieth of November in the year 1900.

In 1919 Gould started his journey as a cartoonist, getting his start with the Chicago Tribune. He launched his own comic strip, Dickie Dare, into the world in 1930, yet the publication only had a short run before vanishing away.

In 1931, Gould brought to life a beloved character named Dick Tracy. This strip proved to be a hit with readers and has now sustained a perpetual presence in the world of comics.

Upon retirement in 1977, Gould saw his son Dick Jr. step up to the plate to carry on the strip after his unfortunate passing in 1985.

Edward Dmytryk’s 1947 film noir, starring Lizabeth Scott as Tess Trueheart, is the most acclaimed adaptation of the iconic Dick Tracy. Through the years, this beloved character has been seen in a multitude of forms of media.

The movie was a smashing hit, both financially and critically, with the Academy recognizing it with four separate nods.

From 1950 to 1952, the adventures of the iconic detective Dick Tracy were broadcast nationwide, captivating audiences from coast to coast. Captivating listeners in this radio show was actress Fran Carlon, voicing the titular character Tracy, and the masterful narration of Walter Winchell.

From 1950 to 1951, Maurice Evans narrated the captivating exploits of Ralph Byrd in his role of Dick Tracy on the ABC television show.

For many years now, the Dick Tracy comic strip has been compiled into numerous volumes and anthologies. Most noteworthy amongst these is the IDW Publishing edition of The Dick Tracy Library, Volume 1, the collection which hit shelves in 2009.

Puzzles and crime-solving collide in the 2009 release of Dick Tracy: Crime Solver for the Nintendo DS. This game continues a number of successful video game installments featuring the popular Dick Tracy character over the years.

For decades, Dick Tracy has provided readers with an unparalleled experience in storytelling and visual artistry. Bringing to life everything from intricate plots to revolutionary uses of technology, it’s not hard to understand why the beloved comic continues to be cherished by generations of fans. Illustrating its lasting appeal, the strip-come-icon has even been adapted into other media such as video games and movies.