Fleer Ultra Midnight Sons : Come see the darker side of Marvel!

Product Review: Fleer Ultra Midnight Sons Trading Cards (6-Box Opening Review)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)

If you're a Marvel fan or a collector chasing down rare and beautifully illustrated cards, Fleer Ultra Midnight Sons delivers a seriously satisfying box break experience — but not without a few quirks.

🔥 The Good

1. Incredible Artwork & Theme:
The Midnight Sons set leans into the darker corners of the Marvel Universe — think Ghost Rider, Blade, Lilith, and Morbius. The artwork is consistently bold and moody, with many cards featuring striking visual styles that elevate them beyond typical collector fare. Blade, Wolverine, and Spider-Man stand out as fan-favorite pulls thanks to their killer card art.

2. Solid Pull Variety:
Across six boxes, we pulled an exciting range of cards, including:

• Multiple serial-numbered cards (typically 3-4 per box),

• Sketch cards like the Dark Text inserts (sealed, hand-drawn mini art pieces),

• Autographs (e.g., a Blazing Skull signed card),

• Medallions, Puzzle Pieces, and Spellcraft Stories inserts.

You’re not just ripping open base cards — there’s legitimate chase potential here, with enough variety and color parallels (like red refractors and gold medallions) to make every box feel rewarding.

3. Consistent Packaging:
A surprisingly appreciated touch — cards are in consistent order across packs, unlike other Marvel products (e.g., Chrome). For collectors organizing master sets or filming breaks, this helps reduce the chaos.

🤔 The Middling

1. Card Sticking Issues:
A recurring issue throughout the opening was card sticking. While not damaging in this break, it was enough to require extra care while handling. These are thick cards with gloss, so a bit of clinginess is expected — but it still slows the fun.

2. Incomplete Master Sets After Six Boxes:
Despite opening six full boxes, we still encountered new base cards late in the break. That’s a sign that Fleer Ultra Midnight Sons is not collector-friendly if you're aiming for a master set. The sheer number of inserts, parallels, and base variations makes completion a near-impossible goal unless you’re willing to buy or trade heavily.

3. Missing Cards:
One pack was short a card, which is always disappointing in a premium product. While this seemed to be a one-off, it’s something to watch for, especially with high retail prices.

🧛 The Verdict

Fleer Ultra Midnight Sons is a thrilling and visually rich set that rewards repeat openers with hits, variety, and the excitement of pulling rare art-driven cards. If you’re in it for the joy of the chase — sketch cards, parallels, autographs — this is a strong buy. But if your goal is to build a full master set or you're sensitive to collation quirks and the occasional QC hiccup, be ready for a challenge.

💬 Final Thoughts from the Breaker:

“It’s interesting when you’re six boxes in and still pulling base cards you haven’t seen yet... That just shows how hard it is to complete the whole thing.”

Bottom line: A visual feast and collector’s dream — if you’ve got the patience (and budget) to go deep.