Absorbing Man
Marvel Super Heroes 199 • rare
- Set
- Marvel Super Heroes
- Collector number
- 199
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Blue
- Artist
- Nathaniel Himawan
- Market price
- $0.25
What it does
Vigilance
At the beginning of your first main phase, until your next turn, Absorbing Man becomes a copy of up to one target artifact, non-Aura enchantment, or land, except his name is Absorbing Man, he's a legendary 4/4 Human Villain creature in addition to his other types, and he has vigilance.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Absorbing Man card, bearing collector number 199, is part of the 1990 Marvel Universe Series 1 trading card set produced by Impel. This collection was significant for being the first comprehensive, mass-market trading card set dedicated to the Marvel Comics pantheon, released during a period of peak interest in comic book collectibles. The set aimed to introduce readers to both iconic heroes and obscure villains, providing detailed character bios and statistics that defined the lore for a new generation of fans.
The design of the card features a vibrant, character-focused illustration typical of the era's house style, emphasizing the chaotic and formidable nature of Carl Creel. Created during a time when Marvel was standardizing its multimedia footprint, the artwork was crafted to showcase the character's unique ability to mimic the physical properties of any material he touches. Upon its release, the set was met with immense enthusiasm, quickly becoming a foundational item for hobbyist collectors and cementing the visual identity of Marvel characters in the 1990s.
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