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Leading the industry as the premier sports and entertainment collectibles company, Upper Deck Entertainment (UDE) has announced plans to launch a new fine arts and collectibles initiative featuring original artwork drawn and created by highly-distinguished comic book artists. Upper Deck Entertainment has launched the collection with a rare and exclusive “The Avengers” art piece created by the industry’s premiere comic artist, Alex Ross. Ross’ “Avengers” art piece is currently available for purchase online.
“Alex Ross is one of the most prominent comic artists in the industry,” said Tim Muret, Vice President of Upper Deck Authenticated. “It’s an honor to work with Alex, and have the opportunity to offer rare artwork like 'The Avengers' to collectors. We look forward to releasing more pieces from Ross, and various comic artists for upcoming collections.”
The first of several collections by Ross, the limited editions of “The Avengers” art piece features 24 of the most dynamic Marvel superheroes of all time. Using his well-known mastery of shadows and depth, the piece features the strongest characteristics of each figure, which include such superheroes as Captain America, the Hulk, Spider-Man and Wolverine, to name a few.
“The Avengers” art piece will be released as signed giclees and, signed and unsigned lithographs. Giclees will be individually produced, and printed on archival grade canvas; lithographs will be printed on ultra-premium paper using two of the country’s best printers.
Signed giclees and lithographs are each available in separate editions of 250 pieces each, and unsigned lithographs will be limited to 500.
All signed prints will include a certificate of authenticity to protect retail partners, consumers, and the integrity of each art piece. The tamper-proof hologram will be included on each signed piece and will feature a one-of-a-kind serial number. Consumers will have the chance to register their art piece online using the unique serial number.
Collector’s can also look forward to a new line of large and mini sculpted busts, which will be released in early 2006.
Known as one of the world’s most pre-eminent and well-respected comic artist, Ross’ extensive list of art renderings includes favorite comic superheroes such as Superman™, Batman™, Captain Marvel™, and Wonder Woman™. Ross has won both critical acclaim and an international following for his fully-painted, photorealistic graphic novels, including Kingdom Come and Uncle Sam. In recent years, Ross has applied his artistic skills to outside projects with comic book roots, including a limited-edition promotional poster for the 2002 Academy Awards.
For more information on “The Avengers,” and upcoming collections from UDE, please log onto www.fineart.upperdeck.com.
About The Upper Deck Company
Founded in 1988, The Upper Deck Co., LLC is a premier sports and entertainment publishing company that delivers a portfolio of relevant, innovative and multi-dimensional product experiences to collectors, sports and entertainment enthusiasts. For more information on Upper Deck or the company’s products, please visit www.upperdeck.com.
UDE is a division of Upper Deck Company -- a premier sports/ entertainment publishing company which delivers a portfolio of relevant, innovative and multidimensional product experiences to collectors and sports and entertainment enthusiasts. For more information on UDE, please log onto www.upperdeckentertainment.com.
About Marvel Enterprises, Inc.
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