UPDATE 8/15/24:
It seems there is some controversy with this new line as illustrator Joe Jusko was not compensated to the degree he generally is for a Marvel project. How much this will impact the popularity of, "Marvel Masterpieces XL," remains to be seen.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
I enjoy purchasing cards now and then. Whether it is for the NHL or Marvel comics, they are fun. I was intrigued when I heard about, "Marvel Masterpieces XL," as it features large cards of Joe Jusko's artwork. I do mean large, these things are five inches by seven inches, looking more like gorgeous postcards than true trading cards. This ends up being a positive and a negative because how the heck do you store these things? You need to get special card sleeves and toploaders and you aren't going to be able store them in the usual card boxes. It's a bit of an annoyance, but the gorgeous huge pieces of art make up for it. I was able to acquire a handful of cards for a good price and here is a picture of a snazzy Nightcrawler XL piece with a standard trading card atop it for reference:
See what I mean? These things are big! The cardstock is a standard thickness so I really do think of them almost like postcards. There is the usual mix of base, inserts, and so forth, so that is like a regular release, but the size will get everyone talking and either help this thing end up being a huge hit or a massive misfire. Whether this strikes a nerve with card collectors or ends up being dismissed due to the unique sizing, I think it is a cool concept even if the actual, "Cards," themselves end up being a bit unwieldy. Now to see how the fanbase/market/etc. reacts!
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