1962 Topps "Mars Attacks" Complete Set (55)

Sold For:

$2,340

Year:

1962

Auction:

2020 Fall

Lot #:

3212

Category:

Non-Sports Cards/Sheets/Card Artwork

Very attractive mid- to high-grade complete set of this American classic. The "Mars Attacks" set is unparalleled in the presentation of its colorful, detailed artwork and gruesome graphics. Parents were up in arms upon viewing the gore and mayhem depicted by this scary science fiction set, which tells the story of Martians attacking planet Earth, but kids couldn't get enough of them. Condition is 29% Ex-Mt to Nr/Mt, 40% Ex, and 31% Vg to Vg-Ex. Three cards are graded and encapsulated by PSA. Keys: #1 The Invasion Begins (Vg+), 32 Robot Terror (NM 7), 46 Blast Off for Mars (NM 7), and 55 Checklist (EX 5). This is a very attractive complete set with outstanding eye-appeal! Total: 55 cards. Reserve $300. Estimate $500/$1,000+.