Powell Peralta Skull & Sword Short Sleeve T-Shirt The Rodriguez "Skull & Sword" deck was the first pro signature deck graphic produced by Powell-Peralta. The graphic was conceived by Ray and Illustrated by V.C. Johnson with art direction from George Powell in 1979. Initially 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 years to follow, it was made in various different 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 left chest graphic Screen printed inside label 5.3oz 100% US Cotton Standard adult fit Classic Midweight Fabric Double-needle sleeve and bottom hems Taped neck and shoulders 7/8” rib collar