Why This Character Matters to Star Wars
Cad Bane is the definitive Star Wars gunslinger—cold, professional, and relentlessly effective. He expands the saga’s Western DNA and shows how dangerous the galaxy is without lightsabers involved. Bane’s appearances stitch together prequel, animated, and live‑action eras with pure menace.
Quick Facts
- Set: 2010 Topps Star Wars: The Clone Wars
- Card #: Foil Character #10
- Why It’s a Rookie: Earliest widely distributed Topps character card of Cad Bane; the 'Foil Character' #10 is the flagship rookie in this build.
About the Set
Season 2 tie-in set nicknamed 'Rise of the Bounty Hunters' with a 90-card base and multiple subsets including 'Foil Character'.
Design & Identification Guide
- Front: Foil character treatment on glossy stock; Bane portrait/action.
- Back: Character blurb; subset labeling and numbering.
- Tells: Foil shows scratches/print lines; edges can flake if mishandled.
Condition Sensitivity (What Kills Grades)
- Surface: Inspect under strong raking light for parallel print lines.
- Edges: Foil-rolled edges show micro-chips.
- Centering: Usually decent; still verify both axes.
Collector Tip: Prioritize centering/framing first, then the most eye-catching areas (nameplate/faces/helmets) before corners and surface.
Grading Notes (PSA / SGC / CGC)
- Surface cleanliness is the make-or-break for 9s/10s.
- Chromium/foil presents well in any holder; SGC black insert adds pop.
Market Snapshot (Context, Not Advice)
- Character premium: Bane’s later live-action appearances boosted demand.
- Parallel ladders can add depth but base Foil Character is the rookie of record here.
Collecting Strategies
- Surface first, then edges; store in soft sleeves to avoid scuffs.
- Avoid cleaners; residue can haze foil surfaces.
Parallels & Variations
- Base set parallels (for context): Silver Foil-Stamped — /100; Gold Foil-Stamped — 1/1.
- Foil Character (Cad Bane #10) is an insert; no color/serial parallels are listed for this subset.
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