GARBAGE PAIL KIDS "KINGSTON KONG" ORIGINAL
PAINTING & SKETCH BY DAVID GROSS
2019 Revenge of Oh, the Horror-ible! Series (Card #7a/#7b)
COMPLETE ORIGINAL ARTWORK PACKAGE
This is a MUSEUM-QUALITY offering of the original artwork for one of Garbage Pail Kids' most iconic
horror-film parodies:
✓ ORIGINAL COLOR PAINTING — The finished artwork used for Card #7a "KINGSTON Kong" / #7b
"Jungle JIM"
✓ ORIGINAL PENCIL SKETCH — The preliminary artwork showing the artist's conceptual process
✓ CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY — Signed directly by David Gross with full provenance
ABOUT THE CARD
"KINGSTON Kong" is a masterful parody of the 1976 King Kong remake, perfectly capturing GPK's
signature blend of horror homage and irreverent humor. Released in the 2019 Series 2 "Revenge of
Oh, the Horror-ible!" set as part of the Retro Horror subset, this card has become a cornerstone piece
for collectors who value classic monster parodies and exceptional illustration.
David Gross is one of Garbage Pail Kids' most prolific and celebrated artists—a legend in the GPK
universe with four decades of work defining the franchise's visual language. His technical skill,
compositional brilliance, and ability to nail both the grotesque and the comedic make every Gross card
highly sought after by serious collectors and fine art enthusiasts.
RARITY & INVESTMENT GRADE
**Original GPK artwork rarely reaches the market.** This is not a print, reprint, or reproduction. This is
the actual painted artwork that Topps photographed and reproduced on the cards you know. It is a
ONE-OF-A-KIND piece of pop culture and trading card history.
Why collectors pursue original GPK art:
• Direct visual connection to the creative source and artistic process
• Tangible piece of legitimate pop culture history
• Investment-grade collectible with demonstrated appreciation
• Museum-quality display piece for serious collections
• Unimpeachable provenance via artist-signed Certificate of Authenticity
• David Gross artwork has appeared in galleries and private collections worldwide
• GPK art market continues to strengthen as the franchise is recognized as culturally significant
CONDITION & DETAILS
[SELLER TO COMPLETE: Provide painting condition, sketch condition, any aging/foxing notes,
substrate type, dimensions, storage/handling history]
Certificate of Authenticity is signed by David Gross and includes full provenance documentation.
THE COLLECTOR'S PERSPECTIVE
If you're serious about GPK, horror-film parodies, or original comic/trading card art, this is not just a
purchase—it's an acquisition. You're holding the actual source material that defined a card millions of
people owned. You're holding a piece of art history made by one of the medium's most respected
illustrators.
GPK has transcended its 1980s origins. The franchise is now recognized by mainstream collectors,
galleries, and pop culture historians as significant American satire and illustration. Original art by major
GPK artists like David Gross has appreciated steadily and continues to be collected by serious
collectors worldwide.
TERMS
No returns on original artwork. Buyer assumes full responsibility for shipping, insurance, and handling.
We strongly recommend signature confirmation and full insurance coverage for this piece.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own source artwork from one of GPK's greatest artists.
Ask any questions before bidding. Good luck!