Sunfire 56 Appraisal

1992 Impel X-Men Series 1 Trading Card - Sunfire #56

This is a vintage trading card from the 1992 X-Men Series 1 set produced by Impel Marketing. The card features the Marvel character Sunfire (Shiro Yoshida) in a dynamic, full-body action pose. The artwork depicts the character in his classic red and white solar costume, characterized by a segmented chest plate and a distinctive flared mask with eye slits. The character is surrounded by a fiery orange and yellow aura against a deep blue background. The art isframed within a thick black 'X' border, which is a signature design element of this specific set. The name 'Sunfire™' is printed in red at the bottom center of the yellow card border. Physically, the card is standard 2.5 x 3.5 inch dimensions on heavy cardstock. Currently, the card is housed in a clear plastic protective sleeve within a binder, indicating a level of care from a collector. Visually, the card appears to be in very good to near-mint condition; the colors remain vibrant with no signs of fading, the centering appears relatively well-balanced from left to right, and the edges shown do not exhibit immediate fraying or 'whitening.' There are no visible creases, stains, or surface scratches apparent in the image provided. This set is highly regarded by collectors for its iconic Jim Lee-inspired aesthetics, representing the peak of 1990s comic book art style and the massive popularity of the X-Men franchise during that era.