Human Torch #45 - 1995 Marvel Masterpieces Trading Card

This listing is for a vintage 1995 Marvel Masterpieces trading card featuring the Human Torch. The card is part of the popular and highly sought-after Marvel Masterpieces series, known for its incredible painted artwork by acclaimed artists. This specific card, number 45, is a great piece for any collector of Marvel memorabilia or non-sports trading cards.

Condition and Evaluation

This card is not professionally graded, but based on a visual inspection, it appears to be a good candidate for a professional grading service like PSA, CGC, or Beckett. The evaluation is based on the four key aspects of card grading: centering, corners, edges, and surface.

• Centering: The image appears to be well-centered within the borders, with no significant offsetting. This is a crucial factor for achieving a high grade.

• Corners: The corners are all sharp with no visible signs of rounding or fraying.

• Edges: The edges appear to be clean and crisp with no nicks, chipping, or whitening. The card has been well-preserved and handled with care.

• Surface: The surface of the card shows minimal to no signs of wear. The holographic or metallic sheen on the "Human Torch" text and "Marvel Masterpieces" logo is intact, and there are no apparent scratches, scuffs, or dents. The vibrant colors of the artwork are well-preserved.

Based on a personal assessment, this card has the potential to receive a high grade, possibly in the 8-9 range or higher, which would significantly increase its value.

Collector Information

• Card Name: Human Torch

• Card Number: 45

• Set: 1995 Marvel Masterpieces

• Artwork: The card features dynamic artwork of the Human Torch in mid-flight, surrounded by flames. The artist's signature, "Scanlan," is visible on the front of the card.

• Card Back: The back includes a short description of the character, a quote from Spider-Man, and copyright information from Fleer Corp.

• Significance: The 1995 Marvel Masterpieces set is well-regarded by collectors for its stunning art and is a staple of 90s non-sports cards. The Human Torch is a key character from the Fantastic Four, making this a desirable card for fans of the franchise.

Market Value and Pricing

•  Market Value (Graded): The value of this card would increase substantially if it were to receive a high professional grade.
  

• • PSA 9: Recent sales data for a PSA 9 graded version of this card shows an average price of around $6 to $12 USD.

  • PSA 10: While PSA 10s are rare, the few that exist can sell for a premium. There is no recent public sales data available, but a PSA 10 would likely fetch a price well above the average.