Fall of the Mutants – Marvel Famous Battles – 1990 Marvel #102 – Impel Trading Card

Classic Fall of the Mutants card from the 1990 Marvel Famous Battles subset, produced by Impel Marketing. This card commemorates one of Marvel’s most important late-1980s crossover events, spanning X-Men, X-Factor, and New Mutants, and marking a turning point in mutant history.

The Famous Battles subset highlights major Marvel storylines rather than single characters, making this a key narrative-driven collectible that pairs perfectly with X-Men–focused collections.

Storyline Significance

Fall of the Mutants

Published across X-Men #225–227, New Mutants #59–61, X-Factor #24–26

Release period: Jan–Mar 1988

Central antagonist: Apocalypse

Introduction of the Mutant Registration Act as a major Marvel political theme

High-stakes arc featuring character deaths, global consequences, and lasting continuity impact

This storyline cemented the darker, more mature tone of late-1980s X-Men comics and remains one of the most referenced mutant crossover events.

Card Identification

Title: Fall of the Mutants

Set: Marvel Famous Battles

Year: 1990

Card Number: #102

Story Era: Late 1980s X-Men crossover

Manufacturer: Impel Marketing Inc.

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Type: Storyline / Event Card