Rebel Studios Omega #1 ''PREMIERE EDITION'' How Rare? 1 1

[Mr 9.8]

From what I have found this is one Tough as Hell book to find in any grade!

And imagine my surprise when I found this on ebay and for how much.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/Omega-1987-Rebel-Studios-Premiere-Edition-1-VF-NM_W0QQitemZ150405844820QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2304e30f54

 

Now what was the print run of this book?

Was this a convention exclusive book or was it also available for comic shops?

Is this issue in high demand or is it just the rarity that makes this book command such prices?

[Bosco685]

Sam, all I know is DON'T order a book from mycomicshop that you hope to be high-grade condition unless it is in a CGC case. Their grading is horrible unless a few rules are in place with a listing, and at this point I don't want to even bother remembering what those were.

[Mr 9.8]

Sam, all I know is DON'T order a book from mycomicshop that you hope to be high-grade condition unless it is in a CGC case. Their grading is horrible unless a few rules are in place with a listing, and at this point I don't want to even bother remembering what those were.

I sorta figured that, but I just showed this just as a example of the prices I've seen this book offered for.

[50 Cent #II (1st)]

Shows right on the cover that the signed and numbered edition had 1,000.

[Bosco685]

Shows right on the cover that the signed and numbered edition had 1,000.

YOU, with that "let me state what you all should have caught" perception of yours.

[seanfingh]

 

All of the copies of this book that I have seen were no better than 9.0. All had color breaking spine stresses. I haven't seen a ton of them, maybe six or seven, but they all were in about this shape. As such I always avoided them, like a ninny.

[Bosco685]

I had this Vigil book as well with the portfolio of art it came in and sold it last year.

 

[mschmidt]

Is this issue in high demand or is it just the rarity that makes this book command such prices?

 

You're getting a bit ahead of yourself here - this book doesn't command "such prices" because it hasn't sold at this price. The reason it's priced high is because it's sold by Lone Star - who have zero clue how to price indies. I mean, if Mile High had a copy in stock, I'm sure they'd be asking $500 for it (thumbs u

[fc]

what is special about the book besides a low print run?

 

do people want to pay up for the Vigil artwork and/or is the story extra special?

[Mr 9.8]

what is special about the book besides a low print run?

 

do people want to pay up for the Vigil artwork and/or is the story extra special?

It's the First appearance of Tim Vigil's Faust. If not for that I would not even bother looking for it.

[fc]

what is special about the book besides a low print run?

 

do people want to pay up for the Vigil artwork and/or is the story extra special?

It's the First appearance of Tim Vigil's Faust. If not for that I would not even bother looking for it.

 

ah, that explains everything. i had no idea Faust was in that book.

[Mr 9.8]

I just got in Omega Premiere CGC 9.4 (thanks Spirit Radio) I'll post pictures when I get the chance!

Edited May 18, 2010 by Mr 9.8

[Bosco685]

I just got in Omega Premiere CGC 9.4 (thanks Spirit Radio) I'll post pictures when I get the chance!

[seanfingh]

I just got in Omega Premiere CGC 9.4 (thanks Spirit Radio) I'll post pictures when I get the chance!

 

That is probably equivalent to the nicest copy of that book I've seen in 20 years, so congrats!

[Mr 9.8]

I just got in Omega Premiere CGC 9.4 (thanks Spirit Radio) I'll post pictures when I get the chance!

 

That is probably equivalent to the nicest copy of that book I've seen in 20 years, so congrats!

Thanks! I checked the census and there are 3 in 9.4 and no higher. Anyone think a raw 9.6 or 9.8 may exist out there?

[Marvelfangirl]

I just got in Omega Premiere CGC 9.4 (thanks Spirit Radio) I'll post pictures when I get the chance!

WHAT!!!! you bought a CGC 9.4 copy

 

And I thought I had a cool big brother

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Mr 9.8]

TAA-DA! BEHOLD THE AWESOMENESS OF THIS BOOK!!!

The scratches are on the case. I'm thinking of having VIGIL himself sign the book with SILVER ink.

[RockMyAmadeus]

Now, when are you going to buy the REAL premiere...?

 

 

 

[Mr 9.8]

Now, when are you going to buy the REAL premiere...?

 

 

 

That depends, what condition we talking about?

[seanfingh]

Now, when are you going to buy the REAL premiere...?