Shatterstar 38 Appraisal

1992 SkyBox Marvel X-Men Series 1 Shatterstar Trading Card #38

This is a standard-sized trading card (approx. 2.5 by 3.5 inches) from the iconic 1992 Marvel Comics X-Men series produced by SkyBox. The card features the character Shatterstar, a member of X-Force. The artwork utilizes a bold comic-book style characteristic of the early 1990s, specifically the 'Jim Lee' era of X-Men design. It depicts a close-up of Shatterstar's face, showcasing his signature headgear—a brown, ribbed helmet or circlet with a central emblem—and his long, reddish-orange hair. A notable feature is the black starburst-like mark over his left eye. The card is framed within a distinctive 'X' shaped black border set against a vibrant green background, which denotes the specific subset of the series. The character's name, 'Shatterstar™', is printed in a yellow-gold sans-serif font at the bottom center. The card appears to be in a plastic protective sleeve within a binder page. The colors remain saturated and bright, and the printing registration is crisp. There are no immediate signs of creasing or water damage visible in this particular close-up, though the corners are partially obscured by the sleeve. It represents the height of the 1990s trading card boom and features art that defines the 'Extreme' style of the period.