About the item: 

Featuring the announcement artwork released when news of the story broke, this Joe Staton illustration features Dick Tracy and George Takei of Star Trek fame.  Takei appears in the Sunday and Daily comic strip storyline which revolves around a murder mystery that goes all the way back to World War II and the Japanese internment camps (a young Takei and his family were interned by the government during World War II).  The artwork measures 11 by 17 inches, is in excellent condition, and will be shipped with the utmost care.  Please note- this is an actual, original piece of art illustrated by hand by Staton.  It is not a copy, print or pre-printed image.  It is a one-of-a-kind original.  It is signed by hand by not only Staton, but also George Takei himself (at his 2021 Mega Con appearance in Orlando, Florida).

Certificate of Authenticity/Provenance: 

Excepting pack-pulled autograph trading cards, CGC Signature Series, signed Sideshow prints, and like collectibles, all autographed items Vault Collectibles sells were personally witnessed, by myself, being signed by the writer, artist, or celebrity in question.  No third party is involved.  Further, art sketches - and most published original art I sell - were obtained directly from the artist themselves.  


For buyers desiring this guarantee in written form, this statement guarantees that the above referenced item is as stated in the listing description.  A screen capture of the completed auction page, which includes this statement of provenance, may be saved by the buyer as a digital file or print off in hardcopy form.  As this serves as written proof of said guarantee, no physical documentation will be included in the package when the item is mailed.  


J. Brian O’Bryant

VaultCollectibles

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