D Allen Thompson

Joined: May 24, 2026

D. Allen Thompson is a contributing collectibles writer with eclectic tastes. He provides enthusiastic commentary on the ever-evolving world of trading cards against the backdrop of the broader historical, economic, and societal contexts in which they exist. He is on a journey to find fascinating stories and meet interesting people while using trading cards as the guideposts to lead the way to the American Dream.

Photo of the inside of a MTG Collector Booster Box showing the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles looking up from a manhole with a city street in the background. The credited illustrator of this beautiful scene is Ignatius Budi.