Let me give you a second, while the power of that art sets in.
Okay, ready?
Here we go. Those are actual original art sketch cards that were drawn by Jake Minor for the Marvel Universe set by Rittenhouse Archives. They were approved by the Marvel Comics mothership, and inserted randomly into foil-wrapped packs. On Wednesday, the set will be released and collectors all over the world will be scrambling to snatch up the treasure.
Freaking brilliant.
Sketchcards are one-of-a-kind original pieces of art. They are drawn or painted directly on the trading card surface and then inserted into random packs. If you get lucky you might pull a miniature masterpiece.
Sketchcards allow astonishing artistic freedom to manipulate the modern myths of Marvel Comics. We find funky eye-frying versions of our favorite characters that would have never existed without these unique interpretations.
Sketchcards are a marriage made in Heaven for those of us who happen to get massive pleasure from Superheroes and Art. As an unrepentant fanboy it doesn't get any better than this.
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awesome idea
Thanks! Much appreciated! As I mentioned on the post the idea was something my brother Matt sparked and then it all came together.
OK, I gotta admit these are pretty sweet. Great idea and great execution. Always have been a Marvel Card guy, and these definitely do not disappoint. Nice work.