Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction

A CGC-Graded Large Feature Comic #8, Dell Publishing, 1940, Dick Tracy: The Racket Buster, Grade 3.5

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Description

A professionally encapsulated Golden Age comic book, identified on the CGC Universal Grade label as “Large Feature Comic #8” by Dell Publishing, 1940, featuring “Dick Tracy: The Racket Buster.” The comic is assigned a grade of 3.5 with “Off-White Pages.” The colorful paper cover depicts a head-and-shoulders portrait of the character Dick Tracy in a fedora and suit against a blue background. Prominent text on the cover reads “DICK TRACY,” “THE RACKET BUSTER,” “10¢,” “No. 8,” and includes a signature “by Chester Gould.”


Condition report:

The comic book is encapsulated by CGC at a grade of 3.5. Visible condition issues include edge wear, spine stress, and corner blunting, consistent with its age and assigned grade.