HALE-BOP Comet of the Century 1997 Heaven's gate retro style commemorative t-shirt. Dubbed as the Comet of the Century in 1997. The HALE-BOP was one of the most talked about comet's in all time. In March of 1997 heaven's gate cult leader Marshall Applewhite declared "Task completed" when the comet Hale-Bop passed over the infamous mansion in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. What If they're right? Was the cult right about an alien spacecraft hiding behind the Hale-Bopp comet to bring them back to their home planet and leave their bodily containers. Great for fans of twisted, occult, cults, true crime, insane true stories and pop culture or someone with a twisted mind. Perfect birthday gift for a rock and roll vintage t-shirt collector or goth punker that likes to make a statement with a cool and controversial tee or an alien and UFO story history lover. 100% cotton (heather is 90/10), 640000 soft style blank is pre-shrunk and 4.5 ounces, soft, fashionable and comfortable. Makes a sarcastic and unique birthday present or holiday gift idea for someone that loves horror, goth, heavy metal music, or true crime, cult religions, and serial killer memorabilia or. has a dark sense of humor.