Dick Tracy Jr.

A Golden Age original with an intriguing pedigree, Dick Tracy Jr. made their debut in 1947 courtesy of the legendary Harold Gray, stepping onto the page in a promotional giveaway alongside some of the most beloved newspaper-strip icons of the era — Dick Tracy, Little Orphan Annie, Smilin' Jack, Pat Ryan, and Connie. That's rarefied company for any character to keep, and it speaks to the cross-promotional, big-tent spirit of mid-century comics at their most exuberant. Though their catalog footprint is modest, the span from 1947 to 2008 hints at a surprisingly durable presence across the decades — a quiet survivor of the Golden Age worth a second look for any serious strip-era collector.