You are not alone dude. I had a 30th anniversary Cable holo and a Gambit holo. All became cloudy. Seriously disheartening. Doubt there is anyway to refresh its condition.

Apparently the sunlight helps. I hope it will help return my Venom to proper condition. The holo is ok just darkened center. But after a little sunlight/heat it seems to be alittle better. Or maybe its my imagination wanting it to get better.

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Added on September 11, 2012, 9:52 amThe exact holograms were released on a single card to commemorate the 30th anniversary. I have those and the comics as well. The comics are slightly fading but again am sunning it everyday now along with all my holos.

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Added on September 11, 2012, 9:56 amI have that set too! They are brilliant! Bought the last wolverine card for like RM20 when they were released. It was the only one that I could not get out of a pack.

Its hard to find good cards nowadays. The plastic set that came with that ultrafleer is also turning yellow. But still they are a beauty to look at once in a while. But the 92 Masterpiece set is one of the best IMO.

This post has been edited by megajim: Sep 11 2012, 10:56 AM

Yep 92 Masterpiece by Joe has a real nice look and feel to his art. His Venom vs Spiderman foil art was one of the best in that set.

Now - card collecting is more like Magic or Pokemon. Marvel and Image has since tried to capitalize on the gaming card market. Serious card collecting are now reserved for sports. Oh well - at least we have our old sets to look at! Am busting out my old Fleer Ultra and Masterpiece set to look at. Those bring back memories!

The only thing bout the Hilderbrandt brothers are that they do faces lousy. I think its one of the brothers that do all that snarling faces. In the masterpieces set most of the characters are snarling or clenching their teeth. Looks constipated. The only one who looks relaxed is Professor X. Their work on lighting is good though.

Alex Ross remains one of the best artist of our generation. Kingdom Come was a really good book for an Elseworld series. Feel free to disagree with me.

Vavavoom: How much you had to pay for a single card to be shipped here? And what was your bid price for the Spiderman vs Venom?

This post has been edited by megajim: Sep 12 2012, 03:59 PM

For those who have holograms - I read that sun light exposure might damage the card in the long run. If the cards turn color its just the fact that those were manufactured faults. It happens I guess. Laser etching can cause problems.

This thread has got me interested in collecting again. But I am moving back into comics. But am still interested in getting a box of 1994 Spider-man. Do let me know if you spot a good deal. The current RM500 per box is not so much of a deal.

Bagley has spoiled Spider-Man for every fan! ARGGGGGGHHHH BAGLEY!!!!!!!!!!

Right now I am going to just hunt for higher end books. There is no comic shops anymore except in KL.

Cards are great but only certain sets are good and anything pre 1997 appeal to me. Thus my craze for that set. Bagley's USM really matured and got better. RM500 a box is just insane! Cards might be vintage but the market is slim for comic cards.

The latest Marvel Greatest Heroes look fine. Artwork is good but that is about it.

I already have the entire set 94 Spidey set including the gold webs but just itching to get a box. Dont know why.