Join me for a look at this great hardcover book collecting all the mars attacks cards from 19621994, with enlarged images, creator interviews, behind the scenes sketches, censored versions of. The final card in the set is also the sets checklist. Rather than painting the martians suit a turquoise color, as seen in the kits box art and as recommended in the kit instructions, i custom mixed model master oil enamels to match the. The first mars attacks card, the invasion begins, as well as the last card, the checklist card, are the two most valuable cards in the set. In 1962, an insanely violent trading card series called mars attacks was painted by the noted pulp novel cover artist norman saunders. Cover pencils by andy smith, inks by bill sienkiewicz. Jan 22, 2018 for the eighth birthday of mars will send no more on wordpress, and my fortyfifth on this planet, lets have a look at some of the craziest mars based paintings of the twentieth century. In this episode well examine a book that came out in 2012 and. Oct 01, 2012 includes four mars attacks trading cards. Mars attackstim burtoncollectible cardshorror comicsscience fiction artcustom wallsci fi arttrading cardsbook art.
The brand also inspired a 1997 movie of the same name. Trading card sets when you shop the largest online selection at. For the eighth birthday of mars will send no more on wordpress, and my fortyfifth on this planet, lets have a look at some of the craziest marsbased paintings of the twentieth century. In the martian operations center for north america, situated in the ruins of detroit, the martians discuss their plan of attack. They were issued in 1984 by steve kiviat of rosem enterprises and were called mars attacks the unpublished version. The best thing about this 50thanniversary book is that. Oct 01, 2012 mars attacks 1994 topps complete base card set of 100 numbered 0 to 99 sf. Includes preliminary sketches and artwork, including a facsimile of the original trading card mechanical on the inside back cover, with reproduction of the 1962 handwriting from the original topps production department. As with most sets from the era, the first and last cards carry a premium as they were often the ones to get the most wear and tear. Qasar does survive at the end but there was no third book in the series so his story seems over. Americas cold war paranoia bubbled over in the early sixties when a chewing gum company famous for making baseball cards added. If you know of anything not on this list, please let me know so i can add it to it. The mars attacks card set featured artwork portraying a martian invasion of earth and all the horrors it would entail. Includes a special garbage pail kids crossover wax pack.
If youre a fan of of the mars attacks trading cards from 1962 like i am, youll probably love hearing about the resurgence of interest in the old series as it now hits its 50 year anniversary. The best deals on complete trading card sets, mars attacks. Mars attacks is a series of polemic trading cards that came out in 1962. In addition to the art and text for original 55 cards, the 11 cards from the extended 1994 mars attacks set, with art by herb trimpe and earl norem, are included in the book. This book is perfectly formatted to portray the collector cards, with the front artwork on the right and the backdescriptions on the left. In 1962, at the height of the cold war, the brooklynbased topps chewing gum company released a set of trading cards that combined a classic, h. Mars attack wall graphics announced by topps and walls 360. The oversized set is based on the tim burton movie. The whole movie is actually based on a series of collector cards from the 1950s.
And lets not forget all of the mars attacks cards produced in 1994 for a 32card subset called visions. The topps company released a series of trading cards in the early 1960s, on which the movie is based. Novel cards del rey 1995 cards were distributed in perforated pairs. Apr 09, 1996 in 1962, at the height of the cold war, the brooklynbased topps chewing gum company released a set of trading cards that combined a classic, h. The 1962 topps bubbles inc mars attacks trading card set consists of 55 cards and was actually produced by topps, but marketed under the name bubbles, inc. The 20 most twisted mars attacks cards topless robot. The allnew trading card series from topps and sidekick lab. Some three decades later, it inspired the tim burton film of the same name. The material the dust jacket is made out of is the same kind of material that made up the gumwrappers that housed old fashioned trading cards. The parental outcry was so strong that the cards were yanked from store shelves only months later. Half a century ago, topps unleashed a decadent series of trading cards called mars attacks onto the nations impressionable young minds. Awaking on mars after a 10,000 years in suspended animation, morgana discovers life on the planet in many forms, some friendly and some notsofriendly in mars attacks. Mars attacks pocket comics comic book grading labels. If you use the add to want list tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Between 1994 and 97, they did more than a dozen and a half mars attacks comic books. See more ideas about mars attacks, mars and trading cards. One of the most important issues resolved in david saunders book is that regarding the legitimacy of the revised mars attacks cards. Entertainment movie posters to create 22 collectible variant comic book. Pulp artist earl norem gives life to a new mars attacks comic book idw publishing announced today it will turn its lasers on the literary masterpieces this summer in mars attacks. Also included are the 11 cards from the extended 1994 set, as well as various other random magazine premiums and screemin cards. Apr 18, 2014 mars attacks is a series of polemic trading cards that came out in 1962. The cards were the creation of len brown, woody gelman, wally wood, bob powell, and norman saunders.
If you dont pay close attention to the opening credits, you may miss a really important fact. Mars attacks cocreator len brown looks back on the influential. Includes preliminary sketches and artwork, including a facsimile of the original trading card mechanical. In fact i was kind of rooting for the martians and they some bad hombres. The ultraviolent 1962 mars attacks trading cards that. Robert edward auctions the premiere sports auction house. The story unfolds over the course of the 55 card series, showing futuristic battle scenes with martians, and their cruel, oftenbizarre methods of attack and torture. The official facebook page for mars attacks, brought to you by topps. Tom herings mars attacks culttvmans fantastic modeling. The hyperviolent trading cards that inspired tim burtons. Because topps is still producing new sets and republishing the originals now and then, i wont post. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of mars attacks wired. In painting the martian, i used my 1984 renata galasso reprint set of the 1962 mars attacks cards as a reference. Find the value of the topps comic mars attacks volume 1.
Oct 18, 2012 the 20 most twisted mars attacks cards by kevin guhl october 18, 2012 daily lists, miscellaneous 0 comment half a century ago, topps unleashed a decadent series of trading cards called mars attacks onto the nations impressionable young minds. The cards form a story arc, which tell of the invasion of earth by cruel, hideous martians, under the command of a corrupt martian government who conceal the fact from the martian populace that mars is doomed to explode and. These 1960s british battle trading cards make mars attacks. Buy 1962 topps bubbles inc mars attacks cards, sell 1962. Host and executive producer jeff probst thinks this celebrity would make the perfect survivor contestant. The book features all of the original mars attacks cards as well as concept art, previously unpublished art, an extended series from the 90s, the care that went into its design is astounding.
Played as a flickr slideshow it sure beats the tim burton movie. The result was the legendary mars attacks cards, and the reaction was swift. This book has some of the same feeling as the mars attacks movie, directed by tim burton in 1996, which was based on the topps trading cards from 1962. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Mars attacks the revenge shaped sketch card by jennifer allyn. This action only increased the popularity of 1962 mars attacks set and it remains popular to this day. The original pocket comics version of the topps mars attacks cards, published by yours truly in 1988. The first issue of mars attack from idw publishing arrived in comic book stores in late june and quickly sold out of its first print run. A partial parallel first day production set of the original 55 cards was inserted at 1 card per 9 packs. Mars attacks original invasion, new york, new york. The pictures and events shown on the mars attacks cards were. Now, topps and walls 360 have announced that they will. In topps introduced mars attacks, a series of 55 trading cards about a brutal attack on earth by cruel, giantbrained martians. I do love the mars attacks idea and loved the first book and the various.
Directed by tim burton inspired by the topps trading cards illustrated by wally wood. In the 1990s, topps branched out into the comic book business, with adaptations of xena, exosquad and more. The following is a list of all mars attacks items that i know about, i am looking for items in italics or not on this list. Mars attacks is a series of science fiction trading cards produced by topps in 1962, depicting the gruesome invasion of earth by martians.
Mars attacks is a science fictionthemed trading card series released in 1962 by topps. Buy 1962 topps mars attacks cards, sell 1962 topps mars. Mars attacks the revenge shaped sketch card by ra richardson. Basically, here are 20 specific reasons the mars attacks cards were almost.
May 18, 20 in addition to the art and text for original 55 cards, the 11 cards from the extended 1994 mars attacks set, with art by herb trimpe and earl norem, are included in the book. Shadowhawk rescues a child from the attack of giant ants in new york city. The 1962 mars attacks cards sparked controversy with parents and kids because of their gory images and themes, so topps stopped producing the set. Untitled story, script by keith giffen story and gary carlson, pencils by andy smith, inks by bill sienkiewicz. Earth is invaded by martians with unbeatable weapons and a cruel sense of humor. Merchandise, sealed trading cards, trading card lots, trading card singles. In sequence, the cards depicted the invasion of earth a pretty obvious cold war allegory by some just really atrociously violent martians, who did a lot of shamelessly violent things to our fair planets inhabitants both human and animal, and the. Remake reportedly in the works, tim burton may return. The film features an ensemble cast consisting of jack nicholson in a dual role, glenn close, annette bening, pierce brosnan, danny devito. Dec 26, 2017 join me for a look at this great hardcover book collecting all the mars attacks cards from 19621994, with enlarged images, creator interviews, behind the scenes sketches, censored versions of. And lets not forget all of the mars attacks cards produced in.
On the 4th planet from the sun, mars, the rare inhabitants of the planet agreed that mars was no longer. Mars attackstim burtoncollectible cardshorror comicsscience fiction art custom wallsci fi arttrading cardsbook art. Taken in parts, pieced back together minus the mugging and endless stretches of pointless ensemble padding, mars attacks. The miniatures game the novas vira 2014 mars attacks. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. By kevin guhl october 18, 2012 daily lists, miscellaneous 0 comment. Thanks much to steve lillard and stephan muller for updates.
The cards form a story arc, which tell of the invasion of earth by cruel, hideous martians, under the command of a corrupt martian government who conceal the fact from the. Mars attacks is a science fiction themed trading card series released in 1962 by topps. Trading card sets from the largest online selection at. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of mars attacks, this comprehensive book is the firstever compilation of the infamous sciencefiction trading card series. Novel cards 1994 mars attacks 50th anniversary collection book 2012 mars attacks. Interesting, but the producers made too much of the overthetop science fiction. The cards feature artwork by science fiction artists wally wood and norman saunders. Also, in 1994 they put out an expanded card set, with enough new entries to make a total of 100 cards. Now, topps and walls 360 have announced that they will be.
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