1984 Marvel Superheroes First Issue Covers Trading Cards

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1984 Marvel Superheroes First Issue Covers Trading Cards Jun 23, 2019 14:41:43 GMT -8 steveinthecity and Bryan like this

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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Jun 23, 2019 14:41:43 GMT -8

Another warehouse find.

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£19.99

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A complete set of 60 original 1984 trading cards, these full colour Marvel trading cards were made in 1984 and found in pristine condition. Each card depicts iconic first issue covers of popular Marvel comics, including Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Avengers and X-Men. Less well known comics are also featured like Combat Kelly, Devil Dinosaur, Moon Knight and Alpha Flight.

On the back of the cards is a brief plot synopsis for the first issue comics, as well as the trademark from 1984. Also included in the set is a ‘Marvel Superheroes First Issue Covers Checklist’ card, so you can tick off all the comics.

These little guys can be expensive in grade.

eBay - $91.64

Last Edit: Jun 23, 2019 14:42:35 GMT -8 by Ditch Fahrenheit

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1984 Marvel Superheroes First Issue Covers Trading Cards Jun 23, 2019 16:20:24 GMT -8

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Jun 23, 2019 14:41:43 GMT -8 Ditch Fahrenheit said:

Another warehouse find.

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£19.99

Description

A complete set of 60 original 1984 trading cards, these full colour Marvel trading cards were made in 1984 and found in pristine condition. Each card depicts iconic first issue covers of popular Marvel comics, including Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Avengers and X-Men. Less well known comics are also featured like Combat Kelly, Devil Dinosaur, Moon Knight and Alpha Flight.

On the back of the cards is a brief plot synopsis for the first issue comics, as well as the trademark from 1984. Also included in the set is a ‘Marvel Superheroes First Issue Covers Checklist’ card, so you can tick off all the comics.

These little guys can be expensive in grade.

eBay - $91.64

I wonder how rare it really is. I have a "mint" set myself that my wife bought for me like 15 years ago.

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50 Fiddy TCBF Member Joined: February 2017 Posts: 4,528	1984 Marvel Superheroes First Issue Covers Trading Cards Jun 23, 2019 17:33:13 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 50 Fiddy on Jun 23, 2019 17:33:13 GMT -8 These are pretty neat. I don't remember seeing these cards before.

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1984 Marvel Superheroes First Issue Covers Trading Cards Jun 24, 2019 8:22:45 GMT -8

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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Jun 24, 2019 8:22:45 GMT -8

Jun 23, 2019 16:20:24 GMT -8 Siggy's Tar Dust® said:

I wonder how rare it really is. I have a "mint" set myself that my wife bought for me like 15 years ago.

Jun 23, 2019 17:33:13 GMT -8 50 Fiddy said:

These are pretty neat. I don't remember seeing these cards before.

I think they're really cool.

If this was a brand new item, I could easily see myself buying a set for $5-10.

So, on first pass, ~$25 for the original 1984 set doesn't seem incredible. But I'm curious about the extant sets as well. I think my only concern is how easy it would be to counterfeit something like this.

50 Fiddy TCBF Member Joined: February 2017 Posts: 4,528	1984 Marvel Superheroes First Issue Covers Trading Cards Jun 24, 2019 15:35:33 GMT -8 Ditch Fahrenheit likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 50 Fiddy on Jun 24, 2019 15:35:33 GMT -8 I placed a best offer for one on Ebay but the they weren't in the best condition. I wouldn't pay more that $20 either, unless it was the uncut sheet.

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1984 Marvel Superheroes First Issue Covers Trading Cards Jun 24, 2019 22:29:56 GMT -8

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Post by Bryan on Jun 24, 2019 22:29:56 GMT -8

Jun 23, 2019 17:33:13 GMT -8 50 Fiddy said:

These are pretty neat. I don't remember seeing these cards before.

Same here. I would like to get the 1990 X-Men Covers Series I & II Trading Card Sets but can't seem to find them cheap.

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1984 Marvel Superheroes First Issue Covers Trading Cards Jun 26, 2019 3:51:56 GMT -8 Siggy's Tar Dust® and steveinthecity like this

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Post by Jeffro on Jun 26, 2019 3:51:56 GMT -8

Those are really cool. I'd love to get a set and then buy a bunch of multi-picture frames and hang them all over the house.

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1984 Marvel Superheroes First Issue Covers Trading Cards Jun 26, 2019 19:58:01 GMT -8 Siggy's Tar Dust® likes this

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Post by steveinthecity on Jun 26, 2019 19:58:01 GMT -8

The prices are higher than expected, but I'm really out of the loop when it comes to trading cards. I saw a few sellers have "pre-order" in the description, and one person has "Not yet in hand. Ships within one business day of arrival".

I'm also curious how many of these are out there.

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Ditch Fahrenheit TCBF Member Joined: April 2013 Posts: 15,667	1984 Marvel Superheroes First Issue Covers Trading Cards Feb 18, 2021 10:04:37 GMT -8 steveinthecity likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Feb 18, 2021 10:04:37 GMT -8 My forum software is telling me that this old thread is getting lots of attention over the last few days. Obviously trading cards are hot right now.

1984 Marvel Superheroes First Issue Covers Trading Cards

Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Jun 23, 2019 14:41:43 GMT -8

Post by Siggy's Tar Dust® on Jun 23, 2019 16:20:24 GMT -8

Post by 50 Fiddy on Jun 23, 2019 17:33:13 GMT -8

Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Jun 24, 2019 8:22:45 GMT -8

Post by 50 Fiddy on Jun 24, 2019 15:35:33 GMT -8

Post by Bryan on Jun 24, 2019 22:29:56 GMT -8

Post by Jeffro on Jun 26, 2019 3:51:56 GMT -8

Post by steveinthecity on Jun 26, 2019 19:58:01 GMT -8

Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Feb 18, 2021 10:04:37 GMT -8