The Marvel Masterpieces ##1
Marvel Comics / Fleer • The Marvel Masterpieces Vol. 2
Writer
N/A (Art Collection/Trading Card Showcase)
Interior Artist
Various (Joe Jusko, various card artists)
Cover Artist
Todd McFarlane
Publication Date
July 1994
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A collection showcasing the art from the 1992-1993 Marvel Masterpieces trading card sets. Featured art includes Spider-Man, Wolverine, and other Marvel icons as painted by Joe Jusko and other notable illustrators. This specific issue features the iconic Todd McFarlane Spider-Man cover art.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (8.0)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress/ticks (3-4 small white breaks), light corner blunting at bottom left and top left, slight edge wear along the right side of the cover. Surface gloss appears intact but has minor scratching typical for this cardstock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5-$10; Graded (CGC 9.8): $45-$60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $4.00 to $12.00 depending on shipping costs. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $50 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection sentimental value. The comic is a 1990s high-print volume book where the grading costs typically exceed the market value unless the book is a guaranteed 9.8.
Notable Features
Features the popular Spider-Man vs. Scorpion/Lizard claws cover art by Todd McFarlane. Direct Edition with UPC barcode printed in a white box.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1994 Marvel product. Cardstock cover is thick and glossy, typical of the 'Masterpieces' prestige format series. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.