Le Journal de Spirou #41/1939

In "Le mystère de la clef indoue," Dick Tracy closes in on a pair of impostor princes at a high-society reception, where chaos and deception unfold beneath a veneer of elegance. With sharp instincts and a keen eye for detail, he unravels the ruse by noticing a telltale slip in a suspect’s disguise—revealing a man’s hand beneath a woman’s hat. The story, written and illustrated by Chester Gould, unfolds with the precision and tension that define the series, while the cover by Rob-Vel and Davine captures the intrigue in bold, expressive lines. A 1.00 BEF comic from 1939, it’s a standout moment in the early adventures of one of comics’ most enduring detectives.