Auction Name: 2026 March 19 Non-Sports Trading Cards Showcase Extended Bidding Auction

Lot Number: 73019

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2018 Marvel Masterpieces Trading Card #BS-6 Iron Fist Vs. Daredevil - Original Card Artwork by Simone Bianchi - Plus 2 PSA Certified Autographed Cards .
The 2018 Upper Deck Marvel Masterpieces trading card set marked the triumphant return of the brand's fine-art tradition, featuring fully painted artwork by acclaimed illustrator Simone Bianchi. Departing from standard comic panel imagery, the set presents richly textured, dramatic character portraits rendered in Bianchi's distinctive style - layered brushwork, atmospheric backgrounds, and sculptural anatomy. With premium card stock, elegant design elements, and a robust parallel and insert structure, the 2018 release reestablished Marvel Masterpieces as a high-end art-driven collectible line.

Simone Bianchi is an internationally recognized Italian comic and fine artist celebrated for his painterly approach and emotionally intense character work. Known for blending classical art techniques with modern comic sensibilities, Bianchi has worked on major Marvel titles including Astonishing X-Men, Thor, and Wolverine. His art is characterized by intricate line detail, textured shading, and a dramatic interplay of light and shadow that gives his figures a sculpted, almost mythic presence. In the world of trading cards, Bianchi's work on the 2018 Marvel Masterpieces set solidified his reputation as one of the premier contemporary artists capable of elevating superhero imagery into gallery-worthy form.

Offered here is the original final artwork by Simone Bianchi for the Battle Spectra insert set featuring a battle between Iron Fist and Daredevil. The color artwork is mixed media on thick Bristol board with an image area of 10.75" x 14.5".

In addition, this lot includes 2 different final printed cards that have both been signed by artist Bianchi:

2018 Upper Deck Marvel Masterpieces Battle Spectra Insert:
BS-6 autographed card PSA certified Authentic.

2018 Upper Deck Marvel Masterpieces Battle Spectra Gems Insert:
BS-6 24/99 autographed card PSA certified Authentic.

The art is in very good shape with minor wear on some edges.

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