In an announcement from Topps on Instagram and X, 2025 Marvel Comics Chrome will contain 1/1 sketch cards from the legendary comic book artist, Frank Miller. These cards will not only be special because of the ideas that Miller creates, but because they will be hand-drawn as in his own personal sketchbook.
Frank Miller is a comic book illustrator and writer who has famously worked on on Daredevil, Wolverine, RoboCop, The Dark Knight Returns, and much more. He is known for having an edgy and gritty style to his work that will be demonstrated perfectly on his one of one sketch cards.
The idea that an illustrious artist like Miller has taken the time for these sketches will not only elevate the non-sports card space, but bring a whole new set of eyes to the industry. The comic book industry is incredibly massive not just with fandom, but with revenue. Per Fortune Business Insights, the market is projected to be worth $17.69 billion this year and reach $26.79 billion by 2032. Needless to say, shifting eyes from the comic book industry to trading cards could invite many new collectors to the hobby.
Marvel Comics Chrome will be released on June 16th, and these one of one cards will be randomly inserted into packs along with other inserts that include Marvel Icons, Future Stars, Marvel Anniversaries, Giant-Size X-Men 50th Anniversary, and The New Avengers 20th Anniversary. Collectors will not just be hunting for one of one sketches from Frank Miller, they will be hunting for a piece of history from a living legend.