His popularity has never been based on career accomplishments. His appeal comes from the belief that, at his peak, Jackson was the most naturally gifted athlete anyone has ever seen. He possessed an almost fictional combination of size, speed, strength, and coordination. He could hit towering home runs (he once hit a batting practice home run 450 feet, lefty, just to prove that he could), throw out runners on the fly from the outfield warning track, and then run over NFL defenders once the baseball season ended.

If you can't wait for the newest Marvel movie, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, to scratch your superhero itch. The newest Universes Beyond set from Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is Marvel Super Heroes, and it might do the trick. This set features many of the best heroes and villains from the comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

As products continue to evolve, one thing that hasn't really evolved is the sheer number of base cards in some products. Unfortunately, a lot of those cards just aren't worth very much. Walmart, starting with The National, has an idea for what to do with those base cards collectors don't covet.

With The National starting on Wednesday, we will continue our coverage all week and throughout the convention. There will be surprises, big activations, and more. Plus, we'll be conducting on-site interviews at the Sports Cards Nonsense booth and recording podcasts while we are there.