Famous Battles 123 Appraisal

1991 Impel Marvel Universe Series II Trading Card - Spider-Man vs. Venom (Famous Battles #123)

This is a vintage 1991 Marvel Universe Series II trading card produced by Impel. The card features 'Famous Battles' #123, depicting the iconic conflict between Spider-Man and Venom. The artwork is presented in a landscape orientation, showcasing vibrant comic book style illustrations with bold saturation. The front of the card utilizes a multi-colored border gradient transitioning from purple to red and green. Physically, the card is standard trading card size (2.5 by 3.5 inches), printed on cardstock with a semi-gloss protective finish. The text at the top reads 'FAMOUS BATTLES' in a yellow serif font, while the bottom features the characters' names in a bold block font. Regarding condition, the card exhibits visible surface wear and slight softening of the corners, particularly the top-right and bottom-left, which is common for non-graded cards from this era. There appears to be some minor 'chipping' along the green edge. The card represents the early 1990s boom of comic book collectibles and is a staple of the 'Series 2' set, widely regarded for its character bios and power rankings on the reverse side. The craftsmanship reflects the mass-production standards of the early 90s, characterized by mechanical lithographic printing.