This image was produced for what may have been the first X-Men t-shirt, which was offered for sale in X-Men #12. The image itself was not published until it was used as a pin-up in X-Men #74. Writer (and former Kirby assistant) Mark Evanier was kind enough to confirm that the art was by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. Check out his blog for tons of Jack Kirby stories, and tons of great articles in general! http://www.newsfromme.com/?s=jack+kirby
I bought a re-printing of that shirt from Graffiti in the late 1990's. 1998,I think.
ReplyDeleteI bought a re-printing of that shirt from Graffiti in the late 1990's. 1998,I think.
ReplyDeleteThe first recorded graphic t-shirt catalogue was created by Tropix Togs, by its creator and founder, Miami entrepreneur Sam Kantor. They were the original licensee for Walt Disney characters that included Mickey Mouse and Davy Crockett. Branded t shirts
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