Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
The Joker - Comic Book Cover #4
Summary
The Joker - Comic Book Cover #4 (First Edition) is a 2019 hand-finished screen print by Mr. Brainwash, measuring 46 x 34 inches in an edition of 25. As the fourth entry in the Joker comic-book cover set, each impression is individually hand finished, closing out the numbered sequence of cover compositions.
Why It Matters
As the final numbered cover, #4 completes the four-print Joker sequence, a status that matters to collectors assembling the set. Hand finishing makes each of the 25 impressions unique, and the large format and layered embellishment reflect the artist's most craft-forward mode within the comic-book series.
Collector Perspective
Being the last of four covers gives #4 particular value to collectors chasing the complete run. Each impression is individualized through hand finishing, and at 46 x 34 inches it carries strong wall presence. The edition of 25 ensures the sequence remains difficult to assemble in full.
Historical Context
Released in 2019 as part of Brainwash's comic-book cover series, Cover #4 frames the Joker within a vintage-cover aesthetic during the character's peak cultural moment. The hand-finished approach continues the artist's practice of embellishing screen-printed foundations by hand.
FAQ
Is this the last of the covers?
Yes, #4 is the fourth and final numbered print in the Joker comic-book cover sequence.
Is each impression unique?
Hand finishing means every one of the 25 impressions is individually embellished and distinct.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 46 x 34 inches.
How many exist?
The First Edition is limited to 25.
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.