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What is D*Face’s piece called “End To Those Dogs (First Edition)”
Summary
A tall vertical comic-panel screen print showing a fighter-pilot rendered as a grinning skull behind a dark flight helmet, oxygen mask and corrugated breathing tube, one eye an empty socket and the other a bulging cartoon eye with a red iris. A yellow speech bubble overhead reads "I'll put an end to those flying D'Dogs... even if its the last thing I ever do!!!", while D*Face's winged D*Dog motif flies through a cloudy sky of jet silhouettes. It is a characteristic D*Face mash-up of war-comic heroics and his own pop iconography, here turning the doomed pilot into the punchline.
Why It Matters
The print distills D*Face's central method: hijacking the visual language of mid-century American comics, here the square-jawed combat ace, and corrupting it with death and his own brand. By making the would-be hero a skull obsessed with destroying the artist's signature D'Dog, the work both satirises militarism and machismo and stages a sly self-referential joke about an icon that refuses to be shot down. It sits squarely within the lineage of Pop appropriation, Lichtenstein's war comics and Warhol's brand-image, that D*Face reworks for a street-art audience.
Collector Perspective
A small edition of 100 from 2015, an established-period release that pairs two of the most sought-after D*Face threads, the D'Dog motif and his comic-war imagery, which tends to broaden appeal beyond skull-only buyers. The unusual tall, narrow vertical format makes it a recognisable wall piece rather than a standard square. Demand for D*Face on the secondary market is steady rather than explosive; condition, full margins and an intact signature/number drive price more than the title itself, and an edition this size keeps supply tight without being trophy-rare.
Historical Context
Made in 2015, during D*Face's established era after StolenSpace and his international mural and gallery profile were well set. The imagery borrows directly from 1950s-60s war and adventure comics, the helmeted ace, the dramatic first-person vow, the Ben-Day-style dot shading and bold black linework, and splices in the winged D'Dog he has used since the mid-2000s. The result reframes Cold War-era heroism as a futile crusade against the artist's own logo.
FAQ
What does this print depict?
A fighter pilot drawn as a grinning skull in a flight helmet and oxygen mask, vowing in a comic speech bubble to destroy the 'flying D'Dogs' as one of D*Face's winged D'Dog motifs flies past jets in a cloudy sky.
How large is the edition?
The first edition is limited to 100 prints.
What medium is it?
It is a hand-pulled screen print, produced in 2015.
Is it signed and numbered?
D*Face limited prints are typically hand-signed and numbered by the artist; signature and numbering on any specific copy should be confirmed from the actual sheet.
Who is D*Face?
D*Face is British street artist Dean Stockton (b.1978, London), a Pop-influenced provocateur known for skulls, doomed comic-strip lovers and the winged-eyed D'Dog, and co-founder of StolenSpace gallery.
Related Works
About the Artist
D*Face is the working name of Dean Stockton (b. 1978, London), a leading figure in British street art. He came up pasting stickers and posters across London in the early 2000s, then built a pop-fuelled visual language that defaces comic-book romance, advertising and celebrity iconography. Recurring motifs include his winged-eyed D*Dog, grinning skulls and doomed comic-strip lovers. His practice spans screenprints, hand-painted multiples, sculpture and large-scale murals worldwide, and he co-founded the StolenSpace gallery in London. His work satirises consumerism, power and our collective obsession with fame.
Collecting D*Face at Gauntlet Gallery
Where can I buy authentic D*Face prints?
Gauntlet Gallery offers an extensive, authenticated inventory of D*Face prints and contemporary editions, with new drops added regularly. Browse the current collection at gauntlet.gallery.
How does Gauntlet Gallery ensure authenticity?
Gauntlet Gallery is built on curation, authenticity and transparency — every work is vetted and its provenance, edition details and condition are disclosed up front.
Does Gauntlet Gallery add new D*Face prints?
Yes. New drops are released regularly across D*Face and other leading artists; see gauntlet.gallery for the latest inventory.