1990 Topps The Simpsons Series 1 Homer Simpson #65
Homer Simpson, Marge Simpson · Topps · Base Card / Non-Sports
Player
Homer Simpson, Marge Simpson
Set
1990 Topps The Simpsons Series 1
Year
1990
Card #
#65
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) or Excellent-Mint. The card shows visible edge wear and slight whitening on the bottom left corner, typical for 1990 card stock.
Category
Base Card / Non-Sports
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. High volume of these were printed, but 'The Simpsons' remains a top-tier collectible brand with steady interest in high-grade examples.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $15-20, PSA 8: $30-45, PSA 9: $80-120
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1-2 plus shipping. PSA 9 examples of this card have recently sold in the $100 range, while PSA 10s can reach $300+ due to the difficulty of finding centered copies.
Description
A classic non-sports card from the debut Topps Simpsons set. Featuring a 'television screen' border design, the image depicts an angry Homer Simpson in a pink apron shouting, 'WHICH ONE OF YOU ATE MY LAST DONUT!' while Marge watches from the background. Includes Matt Groening's signature in print.
Key Features
First set of Simpsons trading cards ever produced; iconic early character artwork; high nostalgia value for 90s collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'The Topps Company, Inc.' and '1990 Twentieth Century Fox' copyright text at the bottom is crisp. The back (unseen) should have a pink/yellow puzzle piece or story text.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-heavy centering; light chipping along the left vertical edge; rounding on the bottom left corner; potential surface ghosting common in this set's matte finish.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the primary market for individual base cards of this era. For high-volume sales, COMC.com is recommended.
Selling Tips
Due to the high print volume, grading this specific card is only financially viable if it is an obvious PSA 9 or 10 candidate. This specific card should be sold 'raw' as part of a lot or as a low-cost nostalgia filler.