This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/21/2017.
With global tensions rising during the Cold War, Topps (under the name of Bubbles Inc.) tapped into those fears with one of the most iconic trading card sets of all-time. Mixing horror, comedy, and sci-fi, the 1962 Topps Mars Attack tells the story of a Martian invasion. Topps Mars Attack created a ton of controversy upon its release. Many of the cards feature gore that was extreme for the period. One particular controversial card depicts an alien blasting a helpless dog. At least controversial among parents and teachers, the kids loved them. Their taboo nature is part of what made them so iconic in the first place. The 1962 Topps Mars Attack has a total of 55 cards, and as with most sets the first and last cards carry a premium as they were often the ones to get the most wear and tear. Overall the set is in EX to NM condition, with the majority of the cards grading EX-MT/NM. The key cards being “The Invasion Begins” #1 is VG+, light creasing, 70/30 b-t. “Prize Captive” #21 is EX, 80/20 l-r. “Destroying A Dog” #36 is EX, nicely centered. “Mars Explodes” #54 is NM, 70/30 t-b, 50/50 r-l. Checklist #55 is VG, unchecked.