{"product_id":"marvel-vs-capcom-clash-of-super-heroes-マーヴル-vs-カプコン-クラッシュ-オブ-スーパーヒーローズ-original-japanese-arcade-advertising-poster-1998-rare-speed-format-21-59-5-cm-b275","title":"“Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes” \/ 「マーヴル VS. カプコン クラッシュ オブ スーパーヒーローズ」, Original Japanese Arcade Advertising Poster 1998, Rare Speed Format (21 × 59.5 cm) B275","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"424\" data-start=\"174\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-end=\"232\" data-start=\"185\"\u003eoriginal Japanese arcade promotional poster\u003c\/strong\u003e produced by Capcom in 1998 for \u003cstrong data-end=\"308\" data-start=\"264\"\u003eMarvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes\u003c\/strong\u003e, the landmark crossover fighting game that brought together characters from the Marvel Comics and Capcom universes.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"618\" data-start=\"426\"\u003ePrinted in the unusually narrow \u003cstrong data-end=\"483\" data-start=\"458\"\u003eJapanese Speed format\u003c\/strong\u003e, this poster was designed for prominent vertical display within Japanese game centres while the arcade cabinet was actively operating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"639\" data-start=\"620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"639\" data-start=\"620\"\u003eGame background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"828\" data-start=\"641\"\u003eMarvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes brings together fighters from Capcom’s most famous games and characters from the Marvel Comics universe in a fast-moving tag-team fighting system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1084\" data-start=\"830\"\u003ePlayers assemble teams of two principal characters, supported by an assist character who can briefly enter the battle. The game introduced the spectacular \u003cstrong data-end=\"1003\" data-start=\"985\"\u003eVariable Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e mechanic, allowing both teammates to attack simultaneously for a limited period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1262\" data-start=\"1086\"\u003eThe story unites the two universes against \u003cstrong data-end=\"1142\" data-start=\"1129\"\u003eOnslaught\u003c\/strong\u003e, the immensely powerful psychic entity created from the combined consciousness of Professor Charles Xavier and Magneto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1418\" data-start=\"1264\"\u003eDeveloped and published by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1301\" data-start=\"1291\"\u003eCapcom\u003c\/strong\u003e, the game features character artwork associated with celebrated Capcom illustrators including \u003cstrong data-end=\"1417\" data-start=\"1396\"\u003eBengus and Akiman\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1577\" data-start=\"1420\"\u003eIts roster includes characters such as \u003cstrong data-end=\"1576\" data-start=\"1459\"\u003eCaptain America, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Hulk, Ryu, Chun-Li, Mega Man, Morrigan, Jin Saotome, and Captain Commando\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1772\" data-start=\"1579\"\u003eThe game became a major international arcade success and helped establish the Marvel vs. Capcom series as one of the most enduring and influential crossover franchises in fighting-game history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1791\" data-start=\"1774\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1791\" data-start=\"1774\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1934\" data-start=\"1793\"\u003eThe poster uses a dramatic two-part vertical composition combining monumental Japanese typography with dynamic illustrated character artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2000\" data-start=\"1936\"\u003eThe upper section is dominated by the enormous black characters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2013\" data-start=\"2002\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2013\" data-start=\"2002\"\u003e「好評稼働中」\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2048\" data-start=\"2015\"\u003e“Now operating to great acclaim!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2188\" data-start=\"2050\"\u003eThis familiar Japanese arcade phrase announces that the game was already installed, active, and attracting a strong response from players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2232\" data-start=\"2190\"\u003eBeside it, the red promotional line reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2252\" data-start=\"2234\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2252\" data-start=\"2234\"\u003e「勇気と、正義と、真実と。」\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2299\" data-start=\"2254\"\u003e“With courage, with justice, and with truth.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2462\" data-start=\"2301\"\u003eThe combination of enormous black typography, restrained red text, and an off-white background gives the upper half the appearance of a bold public proclamation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2625\" data-start=\"2464\"\u003eThe classic blue-and-yellow \u003cstrong data-end=\"2502\" data-start=\"2492\"\u003eCAPCOM\u003c\/strong\u003e logo appears at the top, followed by the original 1998 copyright lines for \u003cstrong data-end=\"2624\" data-start=\"2578\"\u003eMarvel Characters, Moto Kikaku, and Capcom\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2812\" data-start=\"2627\"\u003eThe lower section introduces the game’s vivid comic-book action artwork. \u003cstrong data-end=\"2719\" data-start=\"2700\"\u003eCaptain America\u003c\/strong\u003e charges forward with an intense battle cry, accompanied by Capcom hero \u003cstrong data-end=\"2811\" data-start=\"2791\"\u003eCaptain Commando\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2932\" data-start=\"2814\"\u003eBehind them are additional figures from the two competing universes, creating a tightly layered crossover composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2985\" data-start=\"2934\"\u003eThe official game logo dominates the lower portion:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3034\" data-start=\"2987\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3034\" data-start=\"2987\"\u003e“MARVEL VS. 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