1992 Marvel Masterpieces Mystique Trading Card

A vintage 1992 Marvel Masterpieces trading card featuring the character Mystique, illustrated by artist Joe Jusko. This card is part of the iconic first series of the Marvel Masterpieces collection, which was notable for its fully painted artwork rather than traditional comic line art. The card features a vibrant color palette consisting of Mystique's signature blue skin tone, deep red/purple hair, and a contrasting yellow skull accessory on her forehead. The artwork is framed by a distinctive teal border and a stylized black 'X' motif background that was a hallmark design of this specific set. The name 'Mystique' is printed in red lettering within a bottom banner. In terms of condition, the card is housed in a clear plastic binder sleeve, which has preserved many of its physical characteristics. There is some minor surface wear visible through the plastic, and the top-right corner shows slight softening. The centering appears slightly heavy towards the bottom, a common manufacturing occurrence for this set. This item represents a high point in 1990s comic book memorabilia production, emphasizing painterly craftsmanship over standard commercial graphics.