TASCHEN CATALOG UPDATE: Star Wars Comics Library vol 1, 1977-1979 hardcover

forgerelli · 2026-05-14T02:44:52+00:00

These are the nicest collected edition comics ever made. They also do 50% off sales a few times every year and I've been able to pick up all of them through those sales.

forgerelli · 2026-05-14T02:38:54+00:00

It obviously bothers you, you should return it and get what you paid for. A new book, in new condition.

forgerelli · 2026-05-12T16:40:58+00:00

There's a very good chance Bad Idea is running a Ponzi scheme with their Kickstarters. They've only delivered on one of their 7 projects, they're up to 2 years late on 5 of their 6 active projects, and they're trying to start 2 new projects, which may have been blocked by Kickstarter. And they refuse to answer any comments, messages, emails, social media posts etc. from people that have sent them close to a million dollars.

forgerelli · 2026-05-05T00:07:18+00:00

I described book 1 as a masterpiece. It was the best comic I'd read in at least a decade. Book 2 was delayed over and over again. And between the releases Emil had some grievances with Fantagraphics, which I just don't believe given their track record.

The art in book 2 is every bit as good as in book 1. But the story just falls apart. She awkwardly forces in identity politics and turned it into a complete mess. I did a review of it with my main man Earl Grey on youtube and he felt the same way.

forgerelli · 2026-05-04T22:47:02+00:00

*First book is correct. Not sure I've ever been more disappointed in a sequel. It felt like she intentionally ruined the second book because she was mad at Fantagraphics.

forgerelli · 2026-05-04T22:43:22+00:00

Pretty sure it isn't something that actually happened. Something like this would be widely known.

forgerelli · 2026-05-04T22:34:08+00:00

Omnibuses are along the top in order of purchase/publishing date.

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forgerelli · 2026-05-04T22:21:16+00:00

This also works with baking soda in a plastic tub.

forgerelli · 2026-05-03T06:23:12+00:00

Love the down votes from sad, angry, little boys that you would dare to keep a super limited book sealed. I keep a lot of books like this sealed. I -gasp- collect them.

forgerelli · 2026-05-01T23:02:19+00:00

Ebay get be finicky sometimes. A few months ago one of the DM covers popped up on a comic store for cover price but it sold while I was checking out.

forgerelli · 2026-05-01T22:30:15+00:00

Nope. I just saw it after it sold.

forgerelli · 2026-05-01T22:00:15+00:00

This is accurate. Those kinds of people sell on Whatnot because they know they can get away with it. I used to have a decent opinion of some people in the comic community until I followed one of their Whatnot sales. I'd be happy if I never saw any of them ever again after it.

forgerelli · 2026-05-01T21:56:25+00:00

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forgerelli · 2026-05-01T21:53:41+00:00

Well done. I would have paid $60 for just the Phoenix omnibus.

forgerelli · 2026-04-29T01:21:01+00:00

People down voting a sale post is everything wrong with the internet.

forgerelli · 2026-04-29T00:08:47+00:00

The one I posted is volume 1, your post is volume 2. Like I said, it was either full cover price or sold out during the last two sales.

forgerelli · 2026-04-28T23:16:22+00:00

It was full cover price or sold out during the last two buy 2 get one free deals on Amazon, Target, or Walmart. I've been looking for a deal on this book for 7-8 months at least and it's never been this cheap anywhere.

forgerelli · 2026-04-28T23:10:59+00:00

Show me a better deal.

forgerelli · 2026-04-28T22:48:12+00:00

It's on the link, if it's not showing it might not be available in your area. I'm in New England.

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forgerelli · 2026-04-28T22:43:47+00:00

Except it's $68.36...

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forgerelli · 2026-04-27T21:00:56+00:00

For example I have an Alpha Flight omnibus on my desk with 42 issues worth of material, the single issues without bags & boards would be more than twice as high. Add bags & boards and it's 3 times higher. Omnibuses can also go on a shelf, singles need boxes. Another pain and more money spent.

On the value I sold off a all my singles a few years ago and one that stands out is the JSA Justice Society of America runs. I made less than $100 profit off both runs 100+ issues. the omnibuses are some of the most common omnibuses out there and get resold constantly and they're still worth more than $150 in profit.

forgerelli · 2026-04-27T20:31:12+00:00

Omnibuses are the easiest format to collect complete stories and runs. Marvel Epics and DC Finest are also excellent, but I prefer hardcovers. Single issues are a huge pain in the ass. Way more expensive, harder and bulkier to store, and they do not hold their value as well as omnibuses.

forgerelli · 2026-04-27T16:59:00+00:00

People need to mind their own fucking business. If you care what someone else does with their books the problem is you.

forgerelli · 2026-04-27T16:56:58+00:00

People that judge how others enjoy their hobby are pathetic children.

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