Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
This is a striking, satirical promotional poster for the comic series 'President Evil', published by Antarctic Press in 2010. It features a brilliant, macabre parody of Shepard Fairey's iconic 2008 Barack Obama 'Hope' poster, transforming the political portrait into a decaying zombie.
Story
Released in 2010, this poster rode the peak of the zombie pop-culture craze. It subverted the most famous political image of the 21st century to promote a satirical comic book. It is a snapshot of early 2010s dark humor.
Maker / Origin
Antarctic Press is an American comic book publisher founded in 1984 in San Antonio, Texas, known for its diverse indie titles and manga-style art. Illustrator David Hutchison is a veteran creator for the publisher, frequently working on parody and genre-bending titles, while Guru-eFX is a highly respected digital coloring studio that has worked extensively with major publishers like Marvel.
Condition & Value
The poster shows some visible creasing, edge wear, and minor denting along the borders, particularly on the left side and bottom edge. These condition issues are common for unframed paper ephemera and reduce its value by roughly 20-30% compared to a mint-condition specimen.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.