Gauntlet Gallery — Dennis Morris Print Index
Sid, Superman Is Dead (Box Set)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Sid, Superman Is Dead (Box Set) is a 2013 limited-edition portfolio of 10 letterpress images of Sid Vicious, released in an edition of 200 to commemorate the SID, Superman Is Dead exhibition. A collaboration between Dennis Morris and Shepard Fairey, it pairs Morris's Sex Pistols photography with Fairey's illustration across ten letterpress works, measuring 20 x 15.5 x 1.5 inches boxed.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: To commemorate the opening of SID, Superman Is Dead, Dennis Morris and Shepard Fairey have collaborated to release a limited edition box set of 10 Letterpress images of Sid Vicious. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; embossed / blind-stamped. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
As a ten-piece letterpress portfolio, this is the most ambitious format in the group, offering a curated suite rather than a single image. Letterpress adds tactile impression and craft distinct from screen printing. Tied to a named exhibition and built on Morris's firsthand Sid Vicious documentation, it is a collaboration presented as a complete collectible object.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 200 box sets, each containing 10 letterpress prints, makes complete, intact examples the priority for collectors. Missing prints or a damaged box sharply affect desirability. The exhibition tie-in and dual authorship give it strong narrative and set-integrity appeal; verify all 10 images and box condition on acquisition.
Historical Context
Sid Vicious, the Sex Pistols bassist, became a tragic emblem of punk's self-destruction. Morris photographed the Pistols at their peak as their official photographer. The 2013 SID, Superman Is Dead exhibition prompted this Morris–Fairey letterpress box set, translating punk iconography into a curated print portfolio.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print or object
- Release date
- 2013
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Letterpress | Portfolio; catalog dimensions 20 x 15.5 x 1.5 inches; The editions are printed on high quality 100% cotton rag paper with deckled edges and the box is hand made and foil embossed with a leather-like texture inspired by the leather jacket Sid famously wore; 2 Color; 100% Cotton Rag Paper.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: To commemorate the opening of SID, Superman Is Dead, Dennis Morris and Shepard Fairey have collaborated to release a limited edition box set of 10 Letterpress images of Sid Vicious.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; embossed / blind-stamped. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Dennis Morris's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2013 and attributes the edition to Subliminal Projects. The saved description also notes: The box set will be released this Friday, Dec 13th at Subliminal Projects at 6pm.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- The saved release description references: To commemorate the opening of SID, Superman Is Dead, Dennis Morris and Shepard Fairey have collaborated to release a limited edition box set of 10 Letterpress images of Sid Vicious. Confirm any original sleeve, tube, box, or backing board copy by copy.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to Subliminal Projects. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- Dennis Morris (photographer) — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Dennis Morris (Q5258763) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
What does the box set contain?
Ten letterpress images of Sid Vicious, collaboratively produced by Dennis Morris and Shepard Fairey.
What is the edition size?
200 box sets, released to commemorate the SID, Superman Is Dead exhibition.
Why does completeness matter?
As a 10-print portfolio, value depends on all images being present and the box intact.
