Uncut Press Sheet Appraisal

1991 Marvel Universe Series 2 Uncut Trading Card Press Sheet Hologram Row

This is a rare, uncut printer's press sheet section from the 1991 Impel Marvel Universe Series 2 trading card set. This specific sheet features a 4x6 grid (24 cards total) of the highly sought-after hologram subset. The rows consist of The Incredible Hulk, Wolverine, Spider-Man, and Captain America against an American flag/eagle background. The sheet is printed on heavy white cardstock and includes significant production markings, most notably the CMYK color process control bars (registration marks) along the left-hand margin, which are essential for color calibration during the offset lithography process. The artwork is characterized by the high-contrast, vibrant saturated palette typical of early 1990s comic book art. Regarding condition, the sheet shows several notable issues that affect its display value: there is significant creasing and folding in the upper right quadrant, several small reddish stains or foxing spots near the top edge, and general handling wear including soft corners and minor surface abrasions. The margins are uneven, suggesting it was hand-cut or salvaged from a larger master sheet. Despite the condition issues, the presence of the full hologram sequence in uncut form makes it a significant piece of Marvel memorabilia from the 'junk wax' era of collecting.