Galactus Appraisal

1992 Marvel Universe Series 3 Cosmic Beings: Galactus Trading Card

This is a standard-sized trading card (approximately 2.5 by 3.5 inches) from the 1992 SkyBox Marvel Universe Series 3 set. The card features the character Galactus, part of the 'Cosmic Beings' subset, as indicated by the text at the top and bottom. The illustration showcases a dynamic, comic-style depiction of the character in his iconic purple and blue metallic-looking armor, gesturing with a glowing energy effect in his right hand. The background is a dark, nebulous brown with bokeh-style light effects and a white dotted border pattern. Notably, there is a signature on the lower left of the illustration area, appearing to read 'Morgan'. The card is printed on glossy cardstock typical of early 1990s collectibles. Regarding condition, the image reveals visible white chipping and wear along the right edge and corners, which is common for this series due to the dark ink extending to the edges. The surface shows some light reflections suggests minor scuffing. The centering appears slightly shifted toward the top right. This piece represents the ‘Bronze Age’ to 'Modern Age' transition in comic book trading card manufacturing, characterized by high-production lithographic printing techniques used by the SkyBox International brand.