Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Justice League
Summary
A 2017 ten-color screen print on hand-torn archival paper, editioned to 100, Justice League extends Mr. Brainwash's superhero series that opened with Wonder Woman the prior month. At 47 x 34 inches it is one of the artist's larger sheets, translating DC's ensemble of icons into his dense, layered pop vocabulary of dripped color and appropriated imagery.
Why It Matters
Justice League anchors a themed sequence rather than standing alone, which gives it series value for collectors assembling MBW's superhero run. The ten-color process and large format signal a more ambitious production than his single-image tributes, and the edition of 100 keeps it accessible while still limited within the 2017 output.
Collector Perspective
Collectors should confirm signature, hand-numbering, and the reverse thumbprint that MBW uses as an informal authentication mark. As part of a matched series, condition on the large 47 x 34 sheet matters—look for clean hand-torn edges and no handling creases. Pairs naturally with the Wonder Woman print for a themed display.
Historical Context
Released in 2017 amid a wave of DC and Marvel cinematic releases, the print rode the same cultural moment that fueled superhero fandom. Mr. Brainwash, who rose to visibility through the 2010 film Exit Through the Gift Shop, has consistently mined pop-culture iconography, and this series applied that method to comic-book heroes at scale.
FAQ
How large is the Justice League print?
It measures 47 x 34 inches on hand-torn archival paper, making it one of the larger sheets in MBW's 2017 catalog.
How many colors were used?
It is a ten-color screen print, one of the more complex productions in the superhero series.
Is it part of a series?
Yes. It continued the superhero sequence that began with the Wonder Woman print the previous month.
How is authenticity typically indicated?
Prints are signed, hand-numbered, and carry a thumbprint on the reverse.
About the Artist
Mr. Brainwash is the pseudonym of Thierry Guetta, a French-born, Los Angeles-based street artist who rose to prominence through Banksy's 2010 documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop. Originally a videographer who filmed street artists including Shepard Fairey and Banksy, Guetta reinvented himself as an artist, staging his ambitious 2008 debut show "Life Is Beautiful" in Los Angeles. His work draws heavily on pop-art appropriation, remixing icons such as Warhol, Einstein, Charlie Chaplin, and spray-paint splatters. He has produced album art and large-scale exhibitions across the U.S. and Europe.
Collecting Mr Brainwash at Gauntlet Gallery
What Mr. Brainwash prints should I buy first?
Start with hand-finished screenprints and stencil works from his named exhibitions, where each impression is signed, numbered, and often uniquely embellished with spray-paint or stamps. Smaller editions and show-related pieces from "Life Is Beautiful" and later gallery runs are the most recognizable entry points. At Gauntlet Gallery we prioritize pieces with clean condition and complete signing.
How is authenticity documented?
Gauntlet Gallery sells Mr. Brainwash works with documented studio provenance and the artist's own signature, numbering, and thumbprint or stamp where present. We photograph the exact piece you receive, including signature and edition details, so what you verify is what ships.
What drives value?
Value is driven by edition size, whether the piece is hand-embellished versus a flat print, subject popularity, condition, and provenance tied to a documented exhibition. Signed, low-numbered, and uniquely finished impressions command the strongest premiums.