Marvel Masterpieces 1992-2020

[mrandersen10]

Perhaps you already have this, but I discovered another 95 MM promo sheet in a Jan 1996 edition of Combo Magazine. Interesting to find a 95 trading card promo in a 96 magazine. I believe this might be the third or fourth magazine with this promo sheet now.

[Fenian95]

I don't think I posted this here but after nearly four years the work is finally done and in my hands.

A Joe Jusko original piece of art, the stunning Spitfire. The only time her has ever drawn her.

Invader, nurse, badass vampire hunter and bride of Blade.

[finfangfan]

Originally Posted by Fenian95

I don't think I posted this here but after nearly four years the work is finally done and in my hands.

A Joe Jusko original piece of art, the stunning Spitfire. The only time her has ever drawn her.

Invader, nurse, badass vampire hunter and bride of Blade.

Isn’t that Firestar? Spitfire has a different mask per Google search.

[finfangfan]

[Fenian95]

MAANNN I don't want you to be right, but the uniform and mask do not match at all.

Spitfire has never had lightning bolts on any of her uniforms.

Did I wait almost 4 years to be sent the wrong character?

Is there someone out there who actually requested Firestar and I got theirs?

Crushed....

[HiltonL]

I mean, at least you got an original back after almost 4 years

[jdandns]

It could be worse.
Joe could've drawn this Spitfire from Marvel's (mostly) lame "New Universe" line:



That said, the Firestar is a very nice piece.

[DynaEtch]

Originally Posted by mrandersen10

Perhaps you already have this, but I discovered another 95 MM promo sheet in a Jan 1996 edition of Combo Magazine. Interesting to find a 95 trading card promo in a 96 magazine. I believe this might be the third or fourth magazine with this promo sheet now.

Did not have this 95MM in Combo, and just picked one up- thanks for the heads up . Combo is a little more obscure to me and never would have thought to go to 96 either.

With my current collection, this is true:

“For every MM promo that was released in a magazine….I have the promo intact in a magazine”.

I do not know whether this is true or not though:

“For every MM promo that was released in a magazine…I have the promo intact in every magazine it came in”.

Your example here just showed me the latter wasnt true…and I wouldn’t be shocked if there’s even one or two more still lurking out there in an obscure magazine- even like a gaming magazine or something that I would never think to look for. Appreciate the help though- in the quest to get every MM promo in every version of its original state.

Originally Posted by jdandns

It could be worse.
Joe could've drawn this Spitfire from Marvel's (mostly) lame "New Universe" line:



That said, the Firestar is a very nice piece.

Can’t say I’m surprised this series didnt catch on! Lol!

[DynaEtch]

Originally Posted by Fenian95

MAANNN I don't want you to be right, but the uniform and mask do not match at all.

Spitfire has never had lightning bolts on any of her uniforms.

Did I wait almost 4 years to be sent the wrong character?

Is there someone out there who actually requested Firestar and I got theirs?

Crushed....

I’m sorry Fenian…such a long time to wait and have that happen. Fwiw I think this is a gorgeous work of art…but this shouldnt happen and definitely looks to be an oversight. And you were so set on Spitfire I know. If you’re able to get any kind of resolution please keep us updated. Character aside it’s such a beautiful piece of OA.

[mrandersen10]

Tbh, I wasn't even searching for that 95 MM promo. I'm actually the guy on the reddit forums scouring internet marketplaces for the Fleer Ultra X-Men promo sheets lol. In my hunt for those things, I've been stumbling upon other promos I didn't even realize was missing from my collection. While at the same time, not finding what I was originally looking for... Somewhat annoying, and I'm beginning to realize this truly may be a "lifetime" endeavor.

[DynaEtch]

Originally Posted by mrandersen10

Tbh, I wasn't even searching for that 95 MM promo. I'm actually the guy on the reddit forums scouring internet marketplaces for the Fleer Ultra X-Men promo sheets lol. In my hunt for those things, I've been stumbling upon other promos I didn't even realize was missing from my collection! While at the same time, not finding what I was originally looking for... Somewhat annoying, and I'm beginning to realize this truly may be a "lifetime" endeavor.

Ive been following those Reddit promo threads..if I can locate the perforated 95 ultra x-men magazine or 96FUXM 4-panel magazine source with certainty, I will let you know. I think it’s cool your searching has borne other fruits like the Combo mag even if not what you set out to find.

The perforated 95FUXM should have to come from a larger magazine. In my experience Advanced Comics promos were often non-perforated and instead just regular promos stuck in a sealed polybag. Since Previews Magazine didnt come sealed (or at least didnt mostly), thats where perforated attached promos were found more…but I don’t immediately see any that have the 95FUXM. What makes this so hard is there is not much in the way of databases that catalog these magazine promos and we’re left searching eBay listings but magazines are often without promos or insufficient pics of the interiors, or sealed so you don’t see within.

I will keep searching for those. I do think the 96 Dec Tuff Stuff collect is a solid possibility for the 96FUXM 4-panel.

[mrandersen10]

Originally Posted by DynaEtch

Ive been following those Reddit promo threads..if I can locate the perforated 95 ultra x-men magazine or 96FUXM 4-panel magazine source with certainty, I will let you know. I think it’s cool your searching has borne other fruits like the Combo mag even if not what you set out to find.

The perforated 95FUXM should have to come from a larger magazine. In my experience Advanced Comics promos were often non-perforated and instead just regular promos stuck in a sealed polybag. Since Previews Magazine didnt come sealed (or at least didnt mostly), thats where perforated attached promos were found more…but I don’t immediately see any that have the 95FUXM. What makes this so hard is there is not much in the way of databases that catalog these magazine promos and we’re left searching eBay listings but magazines are often without promos or insufficient pics of the interiors, or sealed so you don’t see within.

I will keep searching for those. I do think the 96 Dec Tuff Stuff collect is a solid possibility for the 96FUXM 4-panel.

I really appreciate the help. I think sometimes the frustration comes when you have a fairly large list to work through, and then realizing the list isn't even complete... makes it feel like the hunt doesn't have an end point. But it's cool, just going to slow down and enjoy the process. Sometimes have to remind myself this from time to time. Also, I think it's going to be twice as sweet when we finally make the discovery.

Do you collect Fleer Ultra X-Men by any chance? I also found another 94FUXM white border 9-card promo sheet whose location isn't mentioned in the nslists. Its commonly found in a Jan 94 Advance Comics issue, but I stumbled upon another in a Nov 93 issue of Previews.

Finally, regarding the large perforated 95FUXM 9 card sheet, many mentioned Wizard as a likely location. I flipped through every issue on archive.org and unfortunately could not find it through early 1994, and all of 1995. Perhaps the database is not 100% complete with the pics, or maybe it really isn't there?

[DynaEtch]

Originally Posted by mrandersen10

I really appreciate the help. I think sometimes the frustration comes when you have a fairly large list to work through, and then realizing the list isn't even complete... makes it feel like the hunt doesn't have an end point. But it's cool, just going to slow down and enjoy the process. Sometimes have to remind myself this from time to time. Also, I think it's going to be twice as sweet when we finally make the discovery.

Do you collect Fleer Ultra X-Men by any chance? I also found another 94FUXM white border 9-card promo sheet whose location isn't mentioned in the nslists. Its commonly found in a Jan 94 Advance Comics issue, but I stumbled upon another in a Nov 93 issue of Previews.

Finally, regarding the large perforated 95FUXM 9 card sheet, many mentioned Wizard as a likely location. I flipped through every issue on archive.org and unfortunately could not find it through early 1994, and all of 1995. Perhaps the database is not 100% complete with the pics, or maybe it really isn't there?

Yep to the Fleer Ultra X-Men- mainly am into MM but have branched out to include other sets like 94FUXM. In addition to the included promo, the cover of that Previews is pretty sweet- have this one in the 94FUXM collection.



I think it’s unlikely the 95FUXM perforated came in a Wizard. People often say Wizard because thats just the common magazine many people had back then and they remember promos coming from them. I don’t think they are specifically recalling the 95FUXM panel with regard to it.

It can definitely be a challenge finding the magazines in question…but if it were real easy…I don’t think it would be that interesting of an endeavor! The hunt is what makes it.

[exotechktx]

I want to say only Diamond Previews and Comics Scoreboard had 9-card uncut sheets perforated and attached to the binding. They were larger volume (in terms of physical nature) bound magazines at the time - the others are typically smaller and/or stapled, and thus did not carry 9-card uncut sheets. I imagine you will find the uncut sheet there. It was definitely NOT Wizard magazine - their promos were almost always the Wizard branded promo cards, singles promos, and 4-card uncut promo sheets.

[DynaEtch]

I second that a Wizard couldn’t have had it.

And I think you’re right- Previews or Comics Scoreboard are what had these large attached promos (Advance Comics also was a large size mag but that was polybagged and so didnt need attached promos- advance comics promos were just thrown in the polybag).

As for Previews….95FUXM was a Jan 1995 release. I thoroughly checked all the Preview Magazines Nov 94-March 95 and do not see any with a 95FUXM attached 9-panel (I do see one with a 94MM attached 9-panel in that range).

This leaves Comics Scoreboard, which is known to have attached 9-panels in some of their issues. My hunch, based on exo’s insight….is that it’s in a Comics Scoreboard in that Dec 94 to Feb 95 range. Still just a hunch, but that is where I’d look. Problem is….this particular magazine is not always easy to find, especially with promos attached, and that could prove to be a challenge.

[mrandersen10]

Originally Posted by DynaEtch

I second that a Wizard couldn’t have had it.

And I think you’re right- Previews or Comics Scoreboard are what had these large attached promos (Advance Comics also was a large size mag but that was polybagged and so didnt need attached promos- advance comics promos were just thrown in the polybag).

As for Previews….95FUXM was a Jan 1995 release. I thoroughly checked all the Preview Magazines Nov 94-March 95 and do not see any with a 95FUXM attached 9-panel (I do see one with a 94MM attached 9-panel in that range).

This leaves Comics Scoreboard, which is known to have attached 9-panels in some of their issues. My hunch, based on exo’s insight….is that it’s in a Comics Scoreboard in that Dec 94 to Feb 95 range. Still just a hunch, but that is where I’d look. Problem is….this particular magazine is not always easy to find, especially with promos attached, and that could prove to be a challenge.

Which Previews issue had the 94MM? I think Aug '94 had a 9-panel. Is there another?

Are you familiar with Overstreet's Fan or Hero Illustrated? Do those warrant a look or maybe too small? They look like Wizard sized issues, but I'm not sure. I also wonder if those have other smaller MM or FUXM promos as well.

[DynaEtch]

Originally Posted by mrandersen10

Which Previews issue had the 94MM? I think Aug '94 had a 9-panel. Is there another?

Are you familiar with Overstreet's Fan or Hero Illustrated? Do those warrant a look or maybe too small? They look like Wizard sized issues, but I'm not sure. I also wonder if those have other smaller MM or FUXM promos as well.

D’oh….it was the Aug ‘94 Previews- you are correct. That may be worth it to extend the Previews search from sept ‘94 to march ‘95 (can’t remember if it was monthly or bimonthly)…but still I don’t think the answer is going to be in Previews…checked almost all of those.

I think Scoreboard is the better bet…but don’t completely discount oddball I guess. This Gamepro from Nov 1994 has an attached perforated 94MM 9-panel. (I did not see any gamepro immediately around this with cards from x-men though).




Edit: have you checked the Oct 1994 Previews yet? I don’t know if I confirmed yet that doesn’t have it. So can leave that as a possibility

[DynaEtch]

Originally Posted by mrandersen10

Are you familiar with Overstreet's Fan or Hero Illustrated? Do those warrant a look or maybe too small? They look like Wizard sized issues, but I'm not sure. I also wonder if those have other smaller MM or FUXM promos as well.

I believe these are both too small to have a 9-panel sheet attached inside, just like the Wizard (also they are polybagged mags and so would not need to be attached anyway).

These are mags that can sneakily have a marvel promo from time to time (which no one usually thinks of).

Like this Overstreet Fan with a 95MM 4-panel


Also the Oct 1993 HERO magazine has the 93MM Daredevil promo

[fabiani12333]

Originally Posted by Fenian95

I don't think I posted this here but after nearly four years the work is finally done and in my hands.

A Joe Jusko original piece of art, the stunning Spitfire. The only time her has ever drawn her.

Invader, nurse, badass vampire hunter and bride of Blade.

It's a solid sketch. Too bad you had to wait four years for it -- I'm guessing it took him no more than an hour to make.

[mrandersen10]

There you are! Previews Oct '94 issue.

[exotechktx]

[DynaEtch]

Nice job!! That’s good to know. Always satisfying when you find the one, after an elusive search

[mrandersen10]

I appreciate everyone's input! Maybe someone here has insight into these final two elusive X-Men promos (in magazines anyway):

[DynaEtch]

Originally Posted by mrandersen10

I appreciate everyone's input! Maybe someone here has insight into these final two elusive X-Men promos (in magazines anyway):

A good guess for the 96FUXM 4-panel is the Dec 96 Tuff Stuff Collect since it has that set on the cover. Problem is finding a sealed mag of that is elusive. That is only a guess though.

The 94FUXM full-size 9-panel is tricky. In the vein of exo’s argument above…it’s probably too big for comics, Wizard, combo, and not in Spider-Man magazine since those had folded promos into the binding.

That leaves Advance Comics, Previews, Scoreboard, Tuff Stuff Collect, Cards Illustrated, Comic Buyers Guide, and perhaps some oddballs.

The most obvious sources- Advance Comics and Previews- already have a 94FUXM promo, the mini 9-panel with border (Nov 93 Previews, Jan 94 Advance Comics). So unless the magazine had TWO promos from 94FUXM in different months, which I think is exceedingly unlikely (never heard of that)…we may as well cross both Advance Comics and Previews off.

Scoreboard I guess is an option, have to check it…those mags weren’t sealed and this isn’t perforated though.

Wizard #28 actually has the mini 94FUXM 9-panel in it. Plus too small to have the large promo. Not in a regular Wizard.

If I’m not mistaken Tuff Stuff Collect, Cards illustrated, comic buyers guide usually have smaller 4-panel promos (almost always), so it’s doubtful but I wouldn’t cross off the list for sure yet with those.

Nothing really jumps out. This leaves the 94FUXM dealer promo kit which *did* have that large 9-panel inside…that is a definite source. I will agree that the abundance of these 9-panels on the market suggests another source than just the dealer kit (they are rarer than the mini 9-panel, but not as super scarce as the dealer kit). So we know it came with the dealer kit…but have to see yet whether it came from a magazine as well.

[mrandersen10]

Originally Posted by DynaEtch

A good guess for the 96FUXM 4-panel is the Dec 96 Tuff Stuff Collect since it has that set on the cover. Problem is finding a sealed mag of that is elusive. That is only a guess though.

The 94FUXM full-size 9-panel is tricky. In the vein of exo’s argument above…it’s probably too big for comics, Wizard, combo, and not in Spider-Man magazine since those had folded promos into the binding.

That leaves Advance Comics, Previews, Scoreboard, Tuff Stuff Collect, Cards Illustrated, Comic Buyers Guide, and perhaps some oddballs.

The most obvious sources- Advance Comics and Previews- already have a 94FUXM promo, the mini 9-panel with border (Nov 93 Previews, Jan 94 Advance Comics). So unless the magazine had TWO promos from 94FUXM in different months, which I think is exceedingly unlikely (never heard of that)…we may as well cross both Advance Comics and Previews off.

Scoreboard I guess is an option, have to check it…those mags weren’t sealed and this isn’t perforated though.

Wizard #28 actually has the mini 94FUXM 9-panel in it. Plus too small to have the large promo. Not in a regular Wizard.

If I’m not mistaken Tuff Stuff Collect, Cards illustrated, comic buyers guide usually have smaller 4-panel promos (almost always), so it’s doubtful but I wouldn’t cross off the list for sure yet with those.

Nothing really jumps out. This leaves the 94FUXM dealer promo kit which *did* have that large 9-panel inside…that is a definite source. I will agree that the abundance of these 9-panels on the market suggests another source than just the dealer kit (they are rarer than the mini 9-panel, but not as super scarce as the dealer kit). So we know it came with the dealer kit…but have to see yet whether it came from a magazine as well.

Thanks for that excellent recap. It really helps me to organize where we're at so I don't end up retreading old ground..

I think there's potential it can be in either the Cards Illustrated Mar '94 issue or Tuff Stuff's Collect! Feb '94, as they both have 94FUXM artwork on the cover. I've been meaning to grab both for a while now (not for the promo but for the cover art), but haven't found a decently prices sealed copy yet. Maybe they have the promo as well, that would be great!

I had no idea Wizard #28 has the mini 9-card panel. Is it attached on the inside? I remember looking at the issue and not finding it in the polybag, so I just moved on. That kind of worries me that I've been crossing off issues that could potentially have a needed promo hiding inside...

Finally, do you think it's possible the 96 FUXM 4-card panel was never included in a magazine, and only handed out by dealers? I'll be on the lookout for the Tuff Stuff's issue of course, but it's also kind of strange how many loose copies are floating around on ebay, yet it's so difficult to find in magazines.