* Hand Signed *Includes the Certificate of Authenticity * Dated 3-17-90 This awesome daily comic strip is part of the popular The Phantom series, the masked crusader who fights crime and injustice, created by American cartoonist Sy Barry. Published by King Features Syndicate, this comic strip is hand-signed by its visionary creator, Sy Barry, and dated March 17, 1990. The Phantom shows Marko the Crime Boss, who is really the boss in this daily! -- Ink over graphite with Zipatone on Bristol board format 52 x 18 cm. Sy Barry, born in 1928, was a renowned comic artist from New York City. He began his career as an inker in the late 1940s and soon gained prominence for his skill. Barry worked on various comic features for publishers like Lev Gleason, Timely Comics, and National Comics. In 1961, he took over the Phantom comic strip, elevating its popularity over his 30-year tenure until his retirement in 1994. Barry's contributions to the industry were marked by his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft. This exceptional pieces is hand signed by the artist and includes the certificate of authenticity.