About the Skull and Sword Artwork:
The Rodriguez "Skull & Sword" deck was the first professional signature deck graphic produced by Powell-Peralta. The graphic was conceived by Ray and illustrated by V.C. Johnson with artistic direction from George Powell in 1979.
Originally, it was released in two distinctly different shapes: a 10" x 30" "Widetail" version and a 10" x 28.5" "Snub Nose". It came in "Brite-Lite" Dayglo yellow, orange, purple, and green. In the following years, it was produced in various colors, and a Powell-Peralta logo was added. In 1983, Ray's signature was removed and replaced with a Powell-Peralta script logo. The graphic was also used for T-shirts and stickers.
Originally Released: 1979
Artwork by: Vernon Courtlandt Johnson
Features:
Screen printed logo T-shirt
Large back graphic and small graphic on the left chest
Screen printed inside label
5.5oz 100% soft spun cotton jersey
Standard adult fit