2026 Upper Deck Inspirations The World of DC debuts the new comic-based trading card series featuring the heroes and villains of DC Comics.
According to Upper Deck, the product is "focused on celebrating some of the most iconic comic covers and characters for fans to treasure and collect."
Some NBA collectors may recall the UD Inspirations cards from the early aughts, but the 2000s basketball cards bear no resemblance to this new comic card brand.
2026 Upper Deck Inspirations The World of DC Checklist Rundown
The 2026 Upper Deck Inspirations The World of DC checklist showcases the good and evil of DC Comics while covering a wide selection of artistic styles.
Base & Parallel Details
Leading the way, the base set for 2026 Upper Deck Inspirations The World of DC checks in at 90 cards.


Some artwork features a single superhero or villain, but the main series also has images with multiple characters.


Every pack should contain at least one parallel, including patterned and matte foil editions.
Patterned Foil Parallels
- Purple
- Green
- Red
- Bronze Spectrum - /199
- Silver Spectrum - /99
- Gold Spectrum - /25
- Blue Spectrum - 1/1
Matte Foil Parallels
- Silver
- Gold
- Blue
- Bronze Spectrum
- Silver Spectrum - /65
- Gold Spectrum - /35
- Blue Spectrum - /5
Insert Details
In addition, there are a few inserts to uncover in 2026 Upper Deck Inspirations The World of DC.
Part of a group that combines to yield three cards per box, Artist Spotlight offers vertical and horizontal versions.


Another possibility is Homage Art, drawing attention to the actual comic cover.


There's also Trick or Treat, with Halloween-themed images.


Limited parallels, including Embossed and Maximum Gloss versions, are treated as case hits.
While the odds weren't revealed, key chases also include Creator Autographs and hand-drawn Sketch Cards.


Estimated Release Date: April 29, 2026
2026 Upper Deck Inspirations The World of DC Product Configuration
Hobby Boxes
- 4 cards per pack; 12 packs per box; 10 boxes per case
2026 Upper Deck Inspirations The World of DC Box Break
Hobby Packs (on average)
- 2 Base Cards
- 1 Bronze, Silver, Gold or Blue Parallel
- 1 Additional Insert or Chase
Hobby Boxes (on average)
- 3 Inserts (Artist Spotlight, Artist Spotlight Horizontal, Homage Art AND/OR Trick or Treat)
- 1 Matte Foil Card
- 1 Pearlescence Parallel
Hobby Case Hits (on average)
- 2 #'d Parallels (Artist Spotlight, Artist Spotlight Horizontal AND/OR Homage Art)
- 4 Embossed Parallels (Artist Spotlight, Artist Spotlight Horizontal AND/OR Homage Art)
- 1 Maximum Gloss Parallel (Artist Spotlight, Artist Spotlight Horizontal OR Homage Art)
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