1994 SkyBox DC Stars Poison Ivy Trading Card #24

This is a vintage trading card featuring the DC Comics character Poison Ivy, illustrated in a painterly style characteristic of the mid-1990s collector card era. The card features a full-bleed artwork composition, meaning the illustration extends to all four edges without a border. The central figure is Pamela Isley (Poison Ivy) depicted with vibrant red hair, a crown of green leaves, and a textured green leaf-based costume. She is set against a background of lush ivy and a stone wall. The name 'POISON IVY' is printed at the bottom in a stylized, elongated gold-tone font flanked by decorative diamonds. The card is constructed from a standard semi-gloss cardstock, likely measuring the traditional 2.5 by 3.5 inches. This specific artwork is attributed to artist Bo Hampton for the 1994 SkyBox DC Stars set. Regarding condition, the card appears to be in 'Good' to 'Very Good' condition based on the visual; however, there is noticeable whitening and softening on the upper right and lower left corners. The edges show slight silvering or wear typical of cards that have been handled or stored outside of protective sleeves. The surface retains a decent sheen, though the centering of the print and the sharpness of the corners are critical value factors not fully discernable without a high-resolution scan. The 1994 release represents a peak period for 'Premium' comic book trading cards which utilized high-quality painted art rather than standard comic line art.

I have virtually examined this 1994 SkyBox DC Stars Poison Ivy (#24). This card originates from a celebrated 'premium' era of non-sport trading cards, featuring Bo Hampton’s sophisticated painted artwork. After reviewing the provided images, the card appears authentic to the 1994 production run, characterized by the specific typography and high-gloss finish of SkyBox's Master Series era. Physically, the card presents in 'Good' to 'Very Good' (approx. PSA 4-5) condition. While the luster remains attractive, I observed clear whitening and blunting on the upper-right and lower-left corners, alongside shelf wear/silvering on the edges. These defects prevent the card from reaching the high-grade 'Mint' tier where collectors pay significant premiums ($50+). In the current market, raw base cards from the DC Stars set are widely available. Demand is driven by Poison Ivy character enthusiasts rather than rarity, with recent comparable sales typically falling between $3 and $15 depending on the exact severity of corner softening. I must disclose that authentication via images is limited. A definitive valuation would require an in-person loupe inspection of the dot-matrix print pattern to rule out modern reprints and a measurement of the card's dimensions to ensure it hasn't been 'trimmed'—a common alteration used to hide edge wear. Furthermore, the presence of surface micro-scratching or 'snowing' in the dark ink areas, which is common for this set but difficult to see without a raking light source, could further adjust this valuation.