Hand Drawn Sketch Card (Aspen Matthews)
Michael Turner's Fathom Trading Cards • Michael Turner's Fathom Trading Cards: Premiere Edition
Card Type
Sketch / Insert Card
Set & Number
Michael Turner's Fathom Trading Cards: Premiere Edition - 445/1000
Rarity
One-of-a-Kind Sketch Card
Edition & Language
Limited Edition • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
$60.00 - $125.00 (Raw)
Recent Sales
Recent sales of authenticated Fathom sketch cards from the early 2000s series typically fall between $50 and $150 depending on the artist's detail level and subject matter; character portraits like Aspen Matthews are the most sought after.
Condition Details
The card appears to have clean edges and corners within the protective sleeve. There is slight off-centering of the printed frame relative to the card cut, which is common for this era of independent TCG production. Surface appears clean with no visible creases.
Grading Recommendation
Moderate Recommendation. While the condition is high, sketch cards are primarily valued for the artwork. Professional grading by PSA or BGS would primarily serve to authenticate the artist's work and the 1/1 nature, potentially increasing value by 30-50% if a high grade is achieved.
Card Description
The card features a hand-drawn pencil sketch of character Aspen Matthews. It is hand-numbered 445/1000 and signed by the artist (likely Michael Turner or a lead artist from Aspen Comics, dated 2001). The card header reads 'Hand Drawn Sketch' and the footer contains the 'Michael Turner's FATHOM Trading Cards Premiere Edition' logo.
Notable Features
Hand-numbered '445/1000' in ink at the bottom right. Contains a genuine pencil signature dated '2001'. The sketch is a unique piece of art directly on the card stock.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with the 2001 Dynamic Forces/Aspen MLT production. The card stock shows appropriate age-related toning. The signature and sketch style match the period's commercial comic art standards for promotional insert cards.
Scanned: 2026-07-09T16:08:53.452076