1995 SHI Comic William Tucci Tee
This original 1990s Shi comic T-shirt captures the essence of the “bad girl” comic boom that stormed through comic shops in the early-to-mid ’90s. Created by William Tucci and first published by Crusade Comics in 1993, SHI followed the story of Ana Ishikawa, a half-Japanese, half-American woman turned assassin—blending themes of revenge, samurai tradition, and urban grit. This shirt’s graphic reflects the signature style of the series: hyper-stylized, dramatic, and steeped in tension. Ana stands fierce and weaponized, rendered in comic-accurate inkwork with bold line definition and graphic contrast.
What sets this piece apart is its association with an era when independent comics briefly dominated the racks, riding the wave of speculative collecting, edgy storylines, and femme-fatale protagonists. SHI stood alongside Lady Death, Vampirella, and Witchblade as part of the cultural surge of strong, stylized, and often darkly portrayed women leads. Merch like this wasn’t mass-produced for malls—it was stocked by comic shops, fan conventions, and fringe retailers catering to genre fanatics.
Printed on a classic heavyweight cotton blank with era-authentic construction, this piece has aged gracefully. The cotton has softened and the graphic’s slight cracking adds authenticity rather than distraction. Shirts like this weren’t meant to survive in pristine condition—they were worn by fans who embraced the blood, mysticism, and visual drama of the series.
Tagged Large. Measures 20.5×29.
Flaws - None
Rarely seen today, especially outside hardcore comic collector circles, this shirt is perfect for fans of 1990s comics, cult graphic heroines, and the nostalgia-rich boom-and-bust era of indie comic book publishing. Whether you're assembling a collection of rare comic tees or just want a statement piece with edge, Shi holds its own.
This original 1990s Shi comic T-shirt captures the essence of the “bad girl” comic boom that stormed through comic shops in the early-to-mid ’90s. Created by William Tucci and first published by Crusade Comics in 1993, SHI followed the story of Ana Ishikawa, a half-Japanese, half-American woman turned assassin—blending themes of revenge, samurai tradition, and urban grit. This shirt’s graphic reflects the signature style of the series: hyper-stylized, dramatic, and steeped in tension. Ana stands fierce and weaponized, rendered in comic-accurate inkwork with bold line definition and graphic contrast.
What sets this piece apart is its association with an era when independent comics briefly dominated the racks, riding the wave of speculative collecting, edgy storylines, and femme-fatale protagonists. SHI stood alongside Lady Death, Vampirella, and Witchblade as part of the cultural surge of strong, stylized, and often darkly portrayed women leads. Merch like this wasn’t mass-produced for malls—it was stocked by comic shops, fan conventions, and fringe retailers catering to genre fanatics.
Printed on a classic heavyweight cotton blank with era-authentic construction, this piece has aged gracefully. The cotton has softened and the graphic’s slight cracking adds authenticity rather than distraction. Shirts like this weren’t meant to survive in pristine condition—they were worn by fans who embraced the blood, mysticism, and visual drama of the series.
Tagged Large. Measures 20.5×29.
Flaws - None
Rarely seen today, especially outside hardcore comic collector circles, this shirt is perfect for fans of 1990s comics, cult graphic heroines, and the nostalgia-rich boom-and-bust era of indie comic book publishing. Whether you're assembling a collection of rare comic tees or just want a statement piece with edge, Shi holds its own.
This original 1990s Shi comic T-shirt captures the essence of the “bad girl” comic boom that stormed through comic shops in the early-to-mid ’90s. Created by William Tucci and first published by Crusade Comics in 1993, SHI followed the story of Ana Ishikawa, a half-Japanese, half-American woman turned assassin—blending themes of revenge, samurai tradition, and urban grit. This shirt’s graphic reflects the signature style of the series: hyper-stylized, dramatic, and steeped in tension. Ana stands fierce and weaponized, rendered in comic-accurate inkwork with bold line definition and graphic contrast.
What sets this piece apart is its association with an era when independent comics briefly dominated the racks, riding the wave of speculative collecting, edgy storylines, and femme-fatale protagonists. SHI stood alongside Lady Death, Vampirella, and Witchblade as part of the cultural surge of strong, stylized, and often darkly portrayed women leads. Merch like this wasn’t mass-produced for malls—it was stocked by comic shops, fan conventions, and fringe retailers catering to genre fanatics.
Printed on a classic heavyweight cotton blank with era-authentic construction, this piece has aged gracefully. The cotton has softened and the graphic’s slight cracking adds authenticity rather than distraction. Shirts like this weren’t meant to survive in pristine condition—they were worn by fans who embraced the blood, mysticism, and visual drama of the series.
Tagged Large. Measures 20.5×29.
Flaws - None
Rarely seen today, especially outside hardcore comic collector circles, this shirt is perfect for fans of 1990s comics, cult graphic heroines, and the nostalgia-rich boom-and-bust era of indie comic book publishing. Whether you're assembling a collection of rare comic tees or just want a statement piece with edge, Shi holds its own.
