Mars Attacks Topps cards

One of the all-time classic collector cards series from Topps that was not related to sports was called Mars Attacks.  It was printed in 1962.  There were only 55 cards in the set, and they were not printed in great numbers because some felt they were too gory and Topps stopped the print run.  The cards are very collectible today and can fetch nearly $20 a card.

This month Topps is reprinting the set to celebrate 50 years since the original cards came out.  On a trip to Target with the family yesterday, there they were!  I caved in and bought two packs.  (A bargain at $2.09 each)

The story goes that the cards were inspired by the cover of Weird Science #16...another EC comic classic (see my July 19th post).  Wally Wood was the cover artist for that issue of Weird Science, and he also did the art for the original card set.

Vintage non-sport collector cards are actively collected by many die-hard collectors out there.  I have been known to dabble in this hobby...but it has only occasionally been a focus.

Until next time....