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Vintage SHI William Tucci 1997 Chaos Comics Tshirt Lady death This vintage Tshirt features the iconic character SHI, from William Tucci's Chaos Comics. Made with comfortable and durable cotton material, this short-sleeved tee comes in black with a solid pattern. The shirt has a crew neck and a regular fit, making it perfect for any fan of the 90s or comics. The shirt also includes a double-sided print of the SHI character and a logo accent. This pre-owned T-shirt is in excellent shape and has a size of XL. It was made in the United States and is a great addition to any collection. This 1997 SHI graphic T-shirt represents a definitive artifact from the late-1990s American independent comic renaissance, produced under Chaos! Comics during its cultural peak. Illustrated by William Tucci, SHI bridged Eastern martial mythology with Western graphic-novel aesthetics, gaining cult status alongside Lady Death, Evil Ernie, and Vampirella within underground comic and metal-adjacent subcultures. Printed on a Changes heavyweight blank and legally copyrighted in 1997, this shirt embodies the era when comic art crossed into wearable media, predating the modern hype-driven graphic tee economy. Surviving examples in large formats and clean condition are increasingly scarce, especially original U.S.-made, single-stitch constructions. This piece qualifies as archive-grade ephemera, suitable for display within underground comics, alternative pop-culture, or late-90s Americana fashion collections. ⸻ HISTORY & RELATED INFLUENCE William Tucci’s SHI debuted in the mid-1990s and became one of Chaos! Comics’ flagship titles, known for its strong female lead and hybridized Japanese-Western visual language. The series gained traction among collectors, tattoo culture, metal audiences, and underground fashion circles, particularly through licensed merchandise like this shirt. Chaos! Comics apparel is now recognized as an early bridge between comic intellectual property and streetwear — a lineage that directly influenced later collaborations seen in brands like Supreme, BAPE, and contemporary manga-driven fashion. ⸻ DETAILS • Official SHI Chaos Comics licensed merchandise • Front graphic featuring SHI character artwork • Back graphic with SHI logo silhouette • Copyright ©1997 William Tucci / Chaos! Comics • Single stitch construction • Made in USA • Original retail graphic print (non-reissue) ⸻ SIZE & MEASUREMENTS (measured flat) • Tag Size: Xtra Large • Chest (pit to pit): 25 inches • Length (shoulder to hem): 33 inches ⸻ CONDITION Archive-grade vintage condition. Fabric remains structurally sound with no major defects. Print retains strong saturation with expected light handling wear consistent with age. No holes or repairs observed. ⸻ SHIPPING Worldwide shipping available. Item will be packed with collector-grade care, suitable for long-term archival storage or display. ⸻ Why buy from WAROENGKARTINI45_? We specialize in museum-level vintage garments with verified cultural provenance. Each item is individually sourced, researched, and positioned for serious collectors — not trend-driven resale. No reproductions, no reprints, no compromises. ⸻ AUTHENTICITY NOTE This is an original 1997 licensed Chaos! Comics garment. Not a reprint, remake, or modern reproduction. ⸻ • Underground comic & Chaos! Comics collectors • Japanese archive buyers focused on 90s Americana • Alternative culture museums & private displays • Serious graphic-tee archivists
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