Gauntlet Gallery — Mr Brainwash Print & Edition Index
Spider-Man
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Mr. Brainwash's first Spider-Man print, released in 2019 as part of his comic-book inspired series. This screen print measures 49 x 37 inches in an edition of 55 and renders the web-slinger in the artist's signature layered pop style. The description notes it was available in two variations.
Collector notes: Edition of 55 according to the saved release record. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; artist thumbprint on the reverse. Verify each feature on the physical copy.
Why It Matters
As the artist's debut treatment of one of Marvel's most bankable characters, this print carries a first-edition significance within his comic series. The large 49 x 37-inch scale gives Spider-Man a commanding wall presence, and the choice of a universally loved hero broadens its appeal well beyond core MBW collectors.
Collector Perspective
At 55 impressions this run is tighter than the artist's 100-count releases, and the sizable format makes it a statement piece rather than a small work on paper. Its status as the first Spider-Man print and its pairing with Batman and Aquaman in the same series make it a natural target for collectors building the comic set.
Historical Context
Spider-Man debuted in 1962 and has remained a cultural mainstay through comics, film, and merchandising. Mr. Brainwash's comic series arrived during a peak era of superhero cinema, when these characters saturated popular culture, giving his appropriations timely resonance with a mass audience.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Hand-finished editioned print
- Release date
- 2019-03-29
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release date from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Series
- Comics & Superheroes
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 49 x 37 inches; ten-color screenprint; hand-finished; archival art paper; hand-torn edges.
- Edition details
- Edition of 55 according to the saved release record.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; artist thumbprint on the reverse. Verify each feature on the physical copy.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: The studio dates Mr Brainwash's first Life Is Beautiful solo exhibition to 18 June 2008; this page treats that as career context, not proof that the present edition appeared in that exhibition.
Meaning / interpretation: The studio describes the practice as combining street-art energy, pop-culture imagery and positive messaging. Subject-specific intent or endorsement is not assumed unless a release or collaboration source states it. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2019-03-29 and attributes the edition to Mr Brainwash (Self Released). It belongs to the artist's recurring comic and superhero imagery.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- No certificate is stated in the saved release description. For an individual copy, compare the support, dimensions, edition number, signature, thumbprint and any studio or gallery paperwork. The studio says it cannot guarantee works bought from external vendors.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the legacy record to Mr Brainwash (Self Released). That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence and condition photographs.
Related Artists and Exhibitions
- Stan Lee — Documented studio collaborator and exhibition context for Marvel imagery
- Life Is Beautiful — first solo exhibition — CBS Columbia Square, Hollywood · 18 June 2008 · Artist-career context; the source does not establish that this later edition was exhibited
- Mr Brainwash x Stan Lee at LA Comic Con — Los Angeles Convention Center · Official context for the artist's Marvel imagery; archive date metadata is inconsistent and this is not proof the individual edition was displayed
Videos
- Official video archive — ARTE and Los Angeles Times features — Mr Brainwash studio · Artist process and exhibition context; not release-specific
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; official studio policy and career context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-12 · Starting record for title, date, edition, dimensions, medium, release price and release description. Public access was unavailable during this audit, so primary confirmation remains pending.
- Studio FAQ — certificates and web orders — Mr Brainwash studio · primary artist policy · Accessed 2026-07-12 · The studio says it issues COAs only for works after January 2021 and will not backdate earlier works.
- Collector authentication disclaimer — Mr Brainwash studio · primary artist policy · Accessed 2026-07-12 · The studio does not guarantee externally purchased works and directs collectors to the relevant reseller or gallery.
- About Mr Brainwash — Mr Brainwash studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-12 · Studio biography and artist-level context; it is not an individual-edition record.
- Life Is Beautiful — first solo exhibition — Mr Brainwash studio · primary artist archive · Accessed 2026-07-12 · Studio history of the 18 June 2008 debut exhibition, which included prints among several media.
- Mr Brainwash x Stan Lee at LA Comic Con — Mr Brainwash studio · primary artist archive · Accessed 2026-07-12 · Documents the Stan Lee collaboration and Marvel-focused exhibition context.
FAQ
What is the documented edition structure?
Edition of 55 according to the saved release record.
Which signature or authentication features are documented?
The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; artist thumbprint on the reverse. Verify each feature on the physical copy. No certificate is stated in the saved release description. For an individual copy, compare the support, dimensions, edition number, signature, thumbprint and any studio or gallery paperwork. The studio says it cannot guarantee works bought from external vendors.
Is original packaging documented?
Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
How certain are the release details?
The date, edition, dimensions, medium and original-release description come from a saved secondary catalog record. Official studio sources on this page support artist-level context and current authentication policy, but not every release-level field.
