Hand Drawn Sketch Card (Aspen Matthews)
Fathom Trading Cards (Aspen Comics) • Michael Turner's Fathom Trading Cards Premiere Edition
Card Type
Sketch Card / Artist Proof
Set & Number
Michael Turner's Fathom Trading Cards Premiere Edition - 342/1000
Rarity
Ultra Rare / Case Hit
Edition & Language
Premiere Edition • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
$100.00 - $250.00 (Raw); $300.00+ (Graded PSA 9/10)
Recent Sales
Comparable sketch cards from the Fathom Premiere set from various artists have sold between $80 and $300 depending on the complexity of the sketch and the popularity of the artist.
Condition Details
The card appears to be in excellent condition within the top-loader. Centering is consistent with manufacturing standards for the set. Minor surface aging typical for 2000s card stock. Corners and edges appear sharp with no visible whitening from the front view.
Grading Recommendation
Recommended for authentication and protection. Hand-drawn sketches benefit greatly from PSA or CGC encapsulation to verify the artist's work and protect the integrity of the ink. A high grade (PSA 9 or 10) would significantly increase value to Michael Turner/Aspen Comics collectors.
Card Description
A unique, hand-drawn sketch card featuring Aspen Matthews looking over the ocean at sunset. The card header reads 'Hand Drawn Sketch' and the footer contains the 'Michael Turner's Fathom Trading Cards Premiere Edition' logo. The card is hand-numbered '342/1000' and signed by the illustrator.
Notable Features
One-of-a-kind original artwork; hand-signed by the artist; hand-numbered 342 of 1000 produced for the premiere release.
Authentication Notes
The logo, font, and card stock appear consistent with Dynamic Forces/Aspen Comics productions from the early 2000s. Ink saturation and stroke patterns are consistent with authentic hand-drawn sketches rather than printed reproductions.
Scanned: 2026-07-10T20:35:13.637736