Original Signed Carl Gafford Cheetah Sketches - Alex Toth Tribute, Hanna Barbera/Super Friends Layout Artist

Description:

These striking original hand-drawn sketch features DC Comics’ iconic Cheetah (from Super Friends / Challenge of the Super Friends), rendered by legendary comic and animation professional Carl Gafford.

Created in 2017 as a personal tribute to his mentor and fellow Hanna-Barbera artist Alex Toth (who designed the classic Cheetah for the animated series), the piece shows a dynamic, full-figure pose of the feline villainess with flowing tail, spotted markings, and Toth-inspired styling. Gafford, who worked as a layout artist and assistant animator at Hanna-Barbera from 1976–1983 (including on Challenge of the Super Friends in 1978), has beautifully captured the spirit of Toth’s influential design.

Key Details:

• Hand-signed and inscribed by Carl Gafford with a detailed personal dedication: “A current take on my mentor (and fellow Hanna-Barberian) Alex Toth’s classic ‘Cheetah’… as rendered by his protégé.”

• Dated ’17 with additional credits referencing his Hanna-Barbera tenure.

• Professionally framed and matted under glass, ready to display.

• Strong provenance directly from the artist’s hand with clear animation and comics history.

A fantastic piece for collectors of Hanna-Barbera, Super Friends, Alex Toth, or DC Comics animation art. This isn’t mere fan art — it’s a heartfelt, insider tribute from one professional to another, blending Gafford’s clean linework with Toth’s legendary character design influence.

Medium: Ink and blue pencil on paper.
Condition: Excellent, clean presentation (please review photos for exact details).