Mars attacksnerdscience fiction artsci fi moviesthe martiancomic book coverssci fi art. The topps company is raising funds for mars attacks occupation trading cards on kickstarter. Edgy, subversive, and darkly comedic, this overthetop series depicting a martian invasion of earth has. Eisnerwinning writer john layman chew is joined by eisnerwinning artist john mccrea hitman to. The final card in the set is also the sets checklist. It was partially inspired by the war of the worlds, because the aliens that invaded earth were martians, just like in the war of the worlds. Cover pencils by andy smith, inks by bill sienkiewicz. 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. The best thing about this 50thanniversary book is that. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. The cards feature artwork by science fiction artists wally wood and norman saunders. The official facebook page for mars attacks, brought to you by topps. The images on these cards are taken from the storyline in the new idw comic book series. The best thing about this 50thanniversary book is that it.
Goodreads members who liked mars attacks also liked. The cards were a big success, because they didnt just have neat pictures, they. A mammoth atomic explosion was weeks away, perhaps only days. 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. The core of the already hostile planet was destabilizing. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of mars attacks wired.
Mars attacks is a science fictionthemed trading card series released in 1962 by topps. Mars attacks occupation trading cards by the topps company. Occupation is the allnew trading card set based on topps infamous and iconic scifi series. The mars attacks card set featured artwork portraying a martian invasion of earth and all the horrors it would entail. These 1960s british battle trading cards make mars. Book cover artbook artcomic books art comic artmars attackstitle cardmonster artclassic comicsscience fiction art. All of the original mars attacks cards, published by topps in 1962. Show that you are a fan of the mars attacks franchise with this tshirt. Shadowhawk rescues a child from the attack of giant ants in new york city. 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. Buy 1962 topps bubbles inc mars attacks cards, sell 1962.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of mars attacks, this comprehensive book is the firstever compilation of the infamous sciencefiction trading card series. Fronts are inspired by the original 1962 topps mars attacks. Language mars attacks is a science fictionthemed trading card series released in 1962 by topps. Mars attacks comic books 1995 series all regular issues are out of stock. Untitled story, script by keith giffen story and gary carlson, pencils by andy smith, inks by bill sienkiewicz. Mars attacks is a series of science fiction trading cards produced by topps in 1962, depicting the gruesome invasion of earth by martians. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support. Some three decades later, it inspired the tim burton film of the same name.
Mars attacks the revenge shaped sketch card by ra richardson. The ultraviolent 1962 mars attacks trading cards that. Basically, here are 20 specific reasons the mars attacks cards were almost instantly banned in the. Dynamite and topps partner for new mars attacks comics. Played as a flickr slideshow it sure beats the tim burton movie. Len brown, former creative director at toppswhere he worked for over 40 yearsis the cocreator of mars attacks. 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. 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. Mars attacks, garbage pail kids, topps, trading card, baseball card, donruss, t206 honus wagner, pro set trading cards, 2009 upper deck trading card products, vs system, 1960s topps, 1970s topps, 1995 topps, generals order, the great american. See more ideas about mars attacks, mars and trading cards.
In the 1980s, topps began developing merchandise based on the mars attacks storyline, including minicomic books and card reprints. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of mars attacks, this comprehensive book is the firstever compilation of the infamous sciencefiction trading card series produced by topps in 1962. In just months, there would be a huge explosion, and mars would be reduced to a wasteland. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive. Also included are the 11 cards from the extended 1994 set, as well as various other random magazine premiums and screemin cards. Mars attacks the savage dragon comic books for sale. Gelman and brown created the storywith brown writing the copyand created rough sketches. The hyperviolent trading cards that inspired tim burtons. Civil war books mars attacks recent movies comics story pulp magazine the martian monster cards trading cards satire. In 1962, an insanely violent trading card series called mars attacks was painted by the noted pulp novel cover artist norman saunders.
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. With so many strange burton shots, it makes for a fun base set of 72 cards. Mars attacks the revenge shaped sketch card by jennifer allyn. The first stories of an allnew mars attacks universe are here, bringing outrageous action and dark humor to the comics page. On the 4th planet from the sun, mars, the rare inhabitants of the planet agreed that mars was no longer an in habitable to live on. Mars attacks is a series of polemic trading cards that came out in 1962. 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.
A look back at a bloody battle a 50th anniversary book brings the gory mars attacks out from under soft nostalgic memory. Trading card singles when you shop the largest online selection at. The mars attacks card packs also came with a heavily powdered slab of the delightfully difficulttochew gum, but unlike topps other long. Mars attacks with 4 bonus trading cards powells books. Since its 1962 debut, mars attacks has invaded store shelves and movie theaters with reissued cards, comic books, and of course the 1996 warner bros. Mars attacks the savage dragon comic books for sale online. Includes preliminary sketches and artwork, including a facsimile of the original trading card mechanical. The mars attacks trading card series was created by topps in 1962. Although they claim to be peaceful, they promptly vaporize a gathering of unfortunate earthlings, kicking off a bizarre hightech war with wild.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Tim burtons affectionate, brightly colored hommage to 50s alien invasion movies, pulp scifi, comic books and of course the lurid mars attacks. When a shiny silver flying saucer lands in the nevada desert, a group of skullfaced martians exit the gleaming craft. Taking on an oversized tall boy format made popular by a series of similar star wars sets, the idea was to capture images as theyd be seen on the big screen. Mars attacks is a collectable trading card series that was created by topps in 1962. The martians from mars attacks have appeared on trading cards, comic books, the big screen. Mars attacks by the topps company overdrive rakuten. The brand also inspired a 1997 movie of the same name. Martian scientists had reported to their government that atomic pressures had been building up beneath the surface of mars for many years. Dont miss this hilarious frenzy as tim burton directs and mars attacks. They were best known for its giant amounts of action, slight comedy, and brutal violence. Every box includes two premium inserts from a list that includes sketch cards, autographs, patch relics and medallion cards. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of mars attacks, this comprehensive book is the firstever. Trading card sets from the largest online selection at.
Find the value of the topps comic mars attacks volume 1. This book is perfectly formatted to portray the collector cards, with the front artwork on the right and the backdescriptions on the left. Americas cold war paranoia bubbled over in the early sixties when a chewing gum company famous for making baseball cards added bloodthirsty aliens to its repertoire with its mars attacks card art. The mars attacks cards, issued by topps, created an uproar for their garish depictions of gore and sexual mayhem occasioned by a modernday martian invasion of earth. Zina saunders is an author, illustrator, and animator. Life on the 4th planet would not be able to continue much longer. Elvira canaveral illuminates the attack from mars or.
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