Masashi Tanaka, (1962) - “GON” (1991) - 1990s

Author: Masashi Tanaka, (1962)
Title: GON (1991)
Size: 68 x 88 cm
Copyright: 1993 MASASHI TANAKA, Produced under license from Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo.
Published by 1000 Editions. Printed in Spain.
Fine art offset print made on thick 300g, high-quality on laid paper. Displays a vivid and sharp image quality.
New to frame.
Shipping in a rigid tube via certified express mail.
It is possible to collect more than one object, from the same auction, in the same shipment.


Gon (ゴン?) is a 1991 Japanese comic book written and illustrated by Masashi Tanaka, (1962) GON is possibly his most well known work, famous being a silent comic throughout its entire run.
The cartoon is about a small and short-tempered dinosaur named Gon and his adventures and contacts with the natural world. The comic completely lacks dialogue, a lack that is compensated by the high level of detail and realism of its illustrations. Somehow, Gon managed to survive the extinction of the dinosaurs, and he is shown interacting with Paleolithic animals.

Gon became famous outside of Japan for his appearance in the Tekken 3 fighting game. The comic received an animated adaptation, broadcast in Japan, and premiered on April 2, 2012. The comic won an award for excellence at the Japan festival. Media Arts Festival in 1998.