Bill Hicks Outlaw Comics Get Religion 1986 VERY RARE

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You are bidding on one(1) original 1986 poster that promoted the infamous "Outlaw Comics Get Religion" comedy show of April 18th at the State Theatre in downtown Austin, Texas. It's printed (offset) brown and black ink on tan card-stock paper, and measures 11 inches by 17 inches. "Cutting Edge" is a term that's been used to death. But t was a time when it actually meant something. The Outlaw Comics pictured (photos) are: John Farnetti, Riley Barber, Steve Epstein, Bill Hicks (front and center), Ron Shock, and Andy Huggins, all riding on horseback. Below the venue information it states: "With Special Guests: Craig Wassen & Stephen Doster from Body Double." I was t during the Austin comedy scene in the early/mid '80's and was lucky enough to work with these guys as a member of the Austin Comedy Workshop's Improv Troupe. Bill and the rest would come through now and again, making trouble and making memories. I still remember Bill encouraging me to take chances when I first started doing solo stand-up. Anyway, this poster is the real deal. Not many were even made, let alone preserved. This is one of a very few I got from a mutual acquaintance a year or so after the show. It's been in my archives ever since. Genuine, original Bill Hicks memorabilia is practically non-existent. This is a very special exception. Of the very few I acquired, read more