1994 Fleer Marvel Masterpieces Trading Cards

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The original Marvel Masterpieces line is one of the most impressive ever for comic trading cards. With Hildebrandt Brothers art as the focal point of 1994 Fleer Marvel Masterpieces, it's tough to go wrong.

While Fleer's initial Marvel Masterpieces series might not carry a massive checklist, it lives up to the brand's name.

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1994 Fleer Marvel Masterpieces Set Details

The 1994 Marvel Masterpieces lineup features artwork by Greg and Tim Hildebrandt. This is similar to the first Masterpieces set released in 1992, with card fronts from Joe Jusko. The 1993 edition saw a large roster of artists contribute cards.

1994 Fleer Marvel Masterpieces has 140 base cards. Focusing exclusively on characters rather than events, the artwork is trademark Hildebrandt. Highly detailed and colorful, their interpretations take a more realistic approach.

Card fronts use art as the focal point. Paintings are presented with a full-bleed layout. The only additions are a small nameplate and a Masterpieces logo, both in gold foil.

Backs are a little busier. One side has a close-up image of the character's face. It's the same painting as the one used on the front. The other side has a very short writeup on the character as well as a quote from the Hildebrandt brothers.

1994 Fleer Marvel Masterpieces has some inserts but the checklist isn't huge. Every hobby pack comes with a Gold Foil Signature parallel. The only differences over the base cards are a facsimile signature of the Hildebrandt brothers and a small stamp at the top of the card noting it's a parallel.

Holofoils spotlight 10 top heroes and villains. Featuring a speckled front, each of the cards has three versions. Silver Holofoils are inserted in hobby packs. Bronze Holofoils are exclusive to Walmart packs. Jumbo packs have Gold Holofoils.

PowerBlast inserts have horizontal images. The main appeal with these is the etched foil finish.

In addition, Hobby cases came with a set of 10 Masterprints toppers. These oversized cards measure 6 1/2" by 8".

Given its premium nature, 1994 Fleer Marvel Masterpieces isn't often found at closeout prices. That said, it's still very affordable given the quality. It was printed in high enough quantities that supply isn't an issue and even sealed boxes are relatively easy to find.