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2016 Upper Deck Marvel Masterpieces Returns to the Brand’s Roots

More than 20 years later, 2016 Upper Deck Marvel Masterpieces is getting back to the brand’s origins. What does that mean? For starters, it means that the legendary Joe Jusko has painted the entire base set. Upper Deck is also shifting the brand back as a more high-end release.


The 2016 Upper Deck Marvel Masterpieces base set has 100 cards. This includes ten short print High Numbers that are done on canvas stock. All base cards are serial numbered. Adding to the premium feel of the release is the thicker card stock even the regular print cards are done on.



All 100 cards have parallels as well including Printing Plates. Base parallels take the painting of the character and ad elements to make it look like a variant cover of their origin comic.

With just one base card per pack, this isn’t going to be an easy set to complete. Combine that with short prints and those undertaking the set are in for a major challenge.

Jusko is an icon in comics and fantasy art. He has worked on several trading card sets in the past and even has a couple that focus solely on his work. The original 1992 SkyBox Marvel Masterpieces release was his doing. While it’s one of the cheapest Marvel Masterpieces sets today, that’s more about it’s print run than the quality. It’s one of those sets that gains universal praise still today when it comes to Jusko’s artwork.

Jusko’s involvement isn’t limited to just the base set. He’s also signed a few different types of autographs, which combine to fall approximately three per case (1:4 boxes). Both the base cards and parallels have signed versions numbered to 10. Signed buybacks from previous Marvel Masterpieces sets come numbered to 15 or less.

Sketch cards are a box hit in 2016 Upper Deck Marvel Masterpieces. All of these are inspired by Jusko’s work (not done by him), most often using the 1992 set.

Several inserts are inspired by Marvel Masterpieces sets of yesteryear as well. These include Battle Spectra, Canvas, Holofoil and Gallery. Holofoil and Gallery have parallels that are limited to 25 copies each. Battle Spectra has Gem versions.



Another retro-themed insert is Mirage. These are lenticular cards that, in past sets, are some of the most coveted in the products. These latest Mirage cards have four images that are visible as you tilt the card.

Every box of 2016 Upper Deck Marvel Masterpieces has a buyback from the 1992 release. These are original cards that have been stamped to note they’re from this product.

Other redemptions can be found for things like uncut sheets


2016 Upper Deck Marvel Masterpieces at a glance:

Packs per box: 12
Cards per pack: 3
Boxes per case: 12
Set size: 90 cards plus 10 short prints
Release date: TBA


What to expect in a hobby box:

• Sketch Cards – 1
• Stamped 1992 Marvel Masterpieces Buybacks – 1
• Inserts and Parallels – 24 Total

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2016 UPPER DECK MARVEL MASTERPIECES RETURNS TO THE BRAND’S ROOTS


More than 20 years later, 2016 Upper Deck Marvel Masterpieces is getting back to the brand’s origins. What does that mean? For starters, it means that the legendary Joe Jusko has painted the entire base set. Upper Deck is also shifting the brand back as a more high-end release.


The 2016 Upper Deck Marvel Masterpieces base set has 100 cards. This includes ten short print High Numbers that are done on canvas stock. All base cards are serial numbered. Adding to the premium feel of the release is the thicker card stock even the regular print cards are done on.

All 100 cards have parallels as well including Printing Plates. Base parallels take the painting of the character and ad elements to make it look like a variant cover of their origin comic.

With just one base card per pack, this isn’t going to be an easy set to complete. Combine that with short prints and those undertaking the set are in for a major challenge.

Jusko is an icon in comics and fantasy art. He has worked on several trading card sets in the past and even has a couple that focus solely on his work. The original 1992 SkyBox Marvel Masterpieces release was his doing. While it’s one of the cheapest Marvel Masterpieces sets today, that’s more about it’s print run than the quality. It’s one of those sets that gains universal praise still today when it comes to Jusko’s artwork.

Jusko’s involvement isn’t limited to just the base set. He’s also signed a few different types of autographs, which combine to fall approximately three per case (1:4 boxes). Both the base cards and parallels have signed versions numbered to 10. Signed buybacks from previous Marvel Masterpieces sets come numbered to 15 or less.

Sketch cards are a box hit in 2016 Upper Deck Marvel Masterpieces. All of these are inspired by Jusko’s work (not done by him), most often using the 1992 set.

Several inserts are inspired by Marvel Masterpieces sets of yesteryear as well. These include Battle Spectra, Canvas, Holofoil and Gallery. Holofoil and Gallery have parallels that are limited to 25 copies each. Battle Spectra has Gem versions.
Another retro-themed insert is Mirage. These are lenticular cards that, in past sets, are some of the most coveted in the products. These latest Mirage cards have four images that are visible as you tilt the card.

Every box of 2016 Upper Deck Marvel Masterpieces has a buyback from the 1992 release. These are original cards that have been stamped to note they’re from this product.

Other redemptions can be found for uncut sheets

2016 Upper Deck Marvel Masterpieces at a glance:
Packs per box: 12
Cards per pack: 3
Boxes per case: 12
Set size: 90 cards plus 10 short prints
Release date: June 29, 2016

What to expect in a hobby box:

• Sketch Cards – 1
• Stamped 1992 Marvel Masterpieces Buybacks – 1
• Inserts and Parallels – 24 Total

2016 Upper Deck Marvel Masterpieces Checklist
Base Set
90 cards.


Parallels:
• Gold Foil Signature (Tier 1 – 1:2.6, Tier 2 – 1:5, Tier 3 – 1:14, Tier 4 – 1:288)
• Epic Purple Foil – /199
• Legendary Orange – /99
• Silver Spectrum Autograph – /10
• Printing Plates Black – 1/1
• Printing Plates Cyan – 1/1
• Printing Plates Magenta – 1/1
• Printing Plates Yellow – 1/1
• Red Spectrum Foil – 1/1

   Canvas Gallery High Series
10 cards. 1:13.5 packs.




Parallels:
• Gallery Variation – /99
• Red Foil – /25
• Printing Plates Black – 1/1
• Printing Plates Cyan – 1/1
• Printing Plates Magenta – 1/1
• Printing Plates Yellow – 1/1

What If? Base Variations
90 cards.



• Autograph – /10
• Printing Plates Black – 1/1
• Printing Plates Cyan – 1/1
• Printing Plates Magenta – 1/1
• Printing Plates Yellow – 1/1



Inserts
Battle Spectra

16 cards. 1:14.3 packs.




Parallels:
• Gems – /99

Mirage

9 cards. 1:144 packs.

ONE OF NINE Avengers – Iron Man/Captain America/Thor/Hulk
TWO OF NINE X-Men – Cyclops/Beast/Jean Grey/Angel
THREE OF NINE Guardians of the Galaxy – Rocket Raccoon/Drax The Destroyer/Star-Lord/Groot
FOUR OF NINE Defenders – Doctor Strange/Beast/Hulk/Luke Cage
FIVE OF NINE Illuminati – Iron Man/Doctor Strange/Black Bolt/Namor
SIX OF OF NINE Lady Liberators – Wasp/Scarlet Witch/Medusa/Black Widow
SEVEN OF NINE Secret Avengers – Beast/Moon Knight/Nova/Black Widow
EIGHT OF NINE Thunderbolts – Venom/Elektra/Deadpool/Punisher
NINE OF NINE X-Factor – Cyclops/Beast/Iceman/Angel  


Uncut Sheet Redemptions
2 cards. Each inserted 1:7,000 packs.

UN-1 Base Set
UN-2 What If? Variations

Sketch Cards
202 artists. Inserted 1:12 packs.

Buybacks

Joe Jusko Commemorative Buybacks

Buybacks come from 1992 Marvel Masterpieces set.

99 cards. 1:12 packs.

Parallels:

• Autographs – /15