Marvel Introduces Its First Official NFTs, Beginning With ‘Spider-Man’
By Alexa Heah, 09 Aug 2021
Image via VeVe
Marvel has finally jumped on the bandwagon with its very own non-fungible tokens (NFTs), collaborating with online marketplace VeVe to launch Spider-Man digital collectibles. This marks Marvel’s first foray into the world of official NFTs. Unsurprisingly, all rarities sold out in just a day.
Fans were able to collect five different digital versions of Spider-Man, ranging from US$40 to US$400 each, depending on its rarity. According to Decrypt, the “common” Amazing Spider-Man NFT was made available for 32,000 buyers, while the “secret-rare” Ultimate Animated Spider-Man NFT had 1,000 copies on sale.
These Spider-Man NFTs are envisioned in the form of 3D “digital statues,” which buyers can view from all angles, and even be displayed in a customizable virtual showroom.
Straight from the comic book page comes the FIRST APPEARANCE of Spider-Man in premium digital collectible format.
— VeVe | Digital Collectibles (@veve_official) August 3, 2021
Drops 07 August 8AM PT (1/5) - Be a part of @Marvel history!#MARVELxVeVe pic.twitter.com/fdMHuuqPLI
If you haven’t managed to snag one, fret not. Later this month, Marvel and VeVe will be putting up five different covers of Marvel Comics #1—the first-ever Marvel comic book produced in 1939—as NFTs. Buyers will be able to purchase them in a “blind box” for US$6.99 each, meaning you won’t know which variant you get till you open it.
Alongside that, the company will also be launching another “blind box” series, this time featuring Captain America. These NFTs will come in the form of ‘Marvel Mightys’ digital figures, including characters Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, Bucky Barnes, John F Walker, and the Red Skull at US$13 each.
For more information, head over to VeVe’s site here.
Straight from the comic book page comes the FIRST APPEARANCE of Spider-Man in premium digital collectible format.
— VeVe | Digital Collectibles (@veve_official) August 4, 2021
Drops 07 August 8AM PT (2/5) - Be a part of @Marvel history!#MARVELxVeVe pic.twitter.com/l8Q2QYrJFl
Be a part of @Marvel history! The FIRST APPEARANCE of Spider-Man in premium digital collectible format drops 07 August 8AM PT.
— VeVe | Digital Collectibles (@veve_official) August 4, 2021
(3/5) #MARVELxVeVe pic.twitter.com/SDLbV8udVi
Spidey fans! Web-swing over to @VeVe_official now to get five new digital statues while supplies last. 🕸️: https://t.co/nNaAX846jV pic.twitter.com/LgwjBMQyKf
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) August 7, 2021
[via Decrypt, cover image via VeVe]