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rjrjr

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THANKS...it appears that the ones in the second bag #'s 4-5-6 have REPRINT on them.

 

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:blush:

 

My bad. Yes, those are reprints. The non-reprint would be the diamond with UPC symbol. Been looking at these comics too long today...

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Any idea about these bags...are they DIRECT REPRINTS or REPRINTS created just

for these bags?

 

p><p> <img src=IMG STAR WARS 3-PACK

 

 

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The first bag contains direct reprints. The second bag contains direct 1st prints.

 

I did a poor job of reading your question earlier.

 

Word is these comics were not only distributed in these bags to retailers, but also separately to early comic book shops. If that is true, then I think direct editions makes sense. I personally think Whitman editions is more appropriate for these particular Star Wars comics because I have not heard of any comic shop receiving any of these "fat" diamond issues loose. I understand later diamond issues were indeed distributed to comic shops, I'm just not so sure about these earlier "fat" diamond issues.

 

Does anyone here know?

 

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I believe this book is a reprint. I have one with an identical cover, but mine does say reprint at the bottom of Page 1. Of course you can't see that on this listing. Mine is in much nicer condition. :cool:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAR-WARS-1-Marvel-Comics-1977-1st-Print-Edition-/151913166236?hash=item235ebaf59c:g:IlgAAOSwv-NWa2Rc

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I believe this book is a reprint. I have one with an identical cover, but mine does say reprint at the bottom of Page 1. Of course you can't see that on this listing. Mine is in much nicer condition. :cool:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAR-WARS-1-Marvel-Comics-1977-1st-Print-Edition-/151913166236?hash=item235ebaf59c:g:IlgAAOSwv-NWa2Rc

 

That is astonishing. There are several other copies of that very same issue that will get much, much less than that in better condition. I don't understand it. (shrug)

 

Anyone have a clue why this book went for so much?

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<a href=https://farm1.staticflickr.com/547/18584368503_f80b1dfdd7_z.jpg' alt='18584368503_f80b1dfdd7_z.jpg'>STAR WARS #1

 

 

Grader Notes:

 

Back cover FINGER BENDS

Front cover FINGER BENDS

Back cover DATE STAMP

Spine Stress Lines

 

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I am working on a blog which I am planning on publishing Christmas eve, but here is the information I have concerning the various printings for Star Wars #1 - 6 (the blog will include photos of every printing, except the $0.35 variants which I don't own.) I posted this over in the Copper forums but I thought it was pertinent here.

 

Here is how I think the various printings of Star Wars (1977) rank (from easiest to hardest):

 

Star Wars #1 direct reprint (no reprint on cover, reprint on cover)

Star Wars #1 newsstand 1st print (200,000 - 250,000 printed)

Star Wars #1 newsstand reprint

Star Wars #1 $0.35 variant

 

 

Star Wars #2 direct reprint (no reprint on cover, reprint on cover)

Star Wars #2 newsstand 1st print

Star Wars #2 newsstand reprint

Star Wars #2 direct 1st print (this was considered uncommon at one time, until bags started showing up on eBay)

Star Wars #2 $0.35 variant

 

Star Wars #3 direct reprint (no reprint on cover, reprint on cover)

Star Wars #3 newsstand 1st print

Star Wars #3 newsstand reprint

Star Wars #3 direct 1st print (this was considered uncommon at one time, until bags started showing up on eBay)

Star Wars #3 $0.35 variant

 

Star Wars #4 direct reprint (no reprint on cover, reprint on cover)

Star Wars #4 newsstand 1st print

Star Wars #4 newsstand reprint

Star Wars #4 direct 1st print (this was considered uncommon at one time, until bags started showing up on eBay)

Star Wars #4 $0.35 variant

 

Star Wars #5 newsstand 1st print

Star Wars #5 direct 1st print

Star Wars #5 direct reprint (reprint on cover)

Star Wars #5 newsstand reprint (definitely harder to find than $0.35 variants; more printed than $0.35 variants of #1 - 4?)

 

Star Wars #6 newsstand 1st print

Star Wars #6 direct 1st print

Star Wars #6 direct reprint (reprint on cover)

Star Wars #6 newsstand reprint (definitely harder to find than $0.35 variants; magnitude harder to find than #5 newsstand reprint; more printed than $0.35 variants of #1 - 4?)

 

I'm still working on separating the reprint on cover versus no reprint on cover direct issues. Also, I don't really know which of the reprints can be considered 2nd or 3rd printings.

 

And this is all IMHO of course. I've been tracking these issues for years and it is possible my experience is completely wrong.

 

As for the Star Wars #5 and 6 newsstand reprints, they cannot be found at My Comic Shop, Mile High Comics, Amazon, Doug Sulipa, etc. I've exhausted every resource I know tracking down those 2 issues the past few years. They do show up on eBay about 3 or 4 times a year (#5 more than #6) but since nobody knows about how hard they are to find, they usually go for very, very little. Finding NM copies is almost impossible since these reprints were treated like garbage for many, many years.

 

The direct 1st printings (which are harder for #1 - 4) are often confused for reprints so they can be found for much, much less than the more common newsstand 1st printings.

 

The myriad of printings has created confusion (how many times have you seen a $0.35 direct reprint being offered as the rare $0.35 newsstand reprint?)

 

Are you only referring to the availability aspect of these issues? The way it reads (easiest to hardest), it is almost like you are saying reprint issues are more valuable than original issues. That makes sense perhaps from a population perspective (with original issue having huge runs comparatively)- but as a collector, I would value an original over a reprint typically.

 

I am sort of confused by what point this post is trying to convey- if it has something to do with value.

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I am working on a blog which I am planning on publishing Christmas eve, but here is the information I have concerning the various printings for Star Wars #1 - 6 (the blog will include photos of every printing, except the $0.35 variants which I don't own.) I posted this over in the Copper forums but I thought it was pertinent here.

 

Here is how I think the various printings of Star Wars (1977) rank (from easiest to hardest):

 

Star Wars #1 direct reprint (no reprint on cover, reprint on cover)

Star Wars #1 newsstand 1st print (200,000 - 250,000 printed)

Star Wars #1 newsstand reprint

Star Wars #1 $0.35 variant

 

 

Star Wars #2 direct reprint (no reprint on cover, reprint on cover)

Star Wars #2 newsstand 1st print

Star Wars #2 newsstand reprint

Star Wars #2 direct 1st print (this was considered uncommon at one time, until bags started showing up on eBay)

Star Wars #2 $0.35 variant

 

Star Wars #3 direct reprint (no reprint on cover, reprint on cover)

Star Wars #3 newsstand 1st print

Star Wars #3 newsstand reprint

Star Wars #3 direct 1st print (this was considered uncommon at one time, until bags started showing up on eBay)

Star Wars #3 $0.35 variant

 

Star Wars #4 direct reprint (no reprint on cover, reprint on cover)

Star Wars #4 newsstand 1st print

Star Wars #4 newsstand reprint

Star Wars #4 direct 1st print (this was considered uncommon at one time, until bags started showing up on eBay)

Star Wars #4 $0.35 variant

 

Star Wars #5 newsstand 1st print

Star Wars #5 direct 1st print

Star Wars #5 direct reprint (reprint on cover)

Star Wars #5 newsstand reprint (definitely harder to find than $0.35 variants; more printed than $0.35 variants of #1 - 4?)

 

Star Wars #6 newsstand 1st print

Star Wars #6 direct 1st print

Star Wars #6 direct reprint (reprint on cover)

Star Wars #6 newsstand reprint (definitely harder to find than $0.35 variants; magnitude harder to find than #5 newsstand reprint; more printed than $0.35 variants of #1 - 4?)

 

I'm still working on separating the reprint on cover versus no reprint on cover direct issues. Also, I don't really know which of the reprints can be considered 2nd or 3rd printings.

 

And this is all IMHO of course. I've been tracking these issues for years and it is possible my experience is completely wrong.

 

As for the Star Wars #5 and 6 newsstand reprints, they cannot be found at My Comic Shop, Mile High Comics, Amazon, Doug Sulipa, etc. I've exhausted every resource I know tracking down those 2 issues the past few years. They do show up on eBay about 3 or 4 times a year (#5 more than #6) but since nobody knows about how hard they are to find, they usually go for very, very little. Finding NM copies is almost impossible since these reprints were treated like garbage for many, many years.

 

The direct 1st printings (which are harder for #1 - 4) are often confused for reprints so they can be found for much, much less than the more common newsstand 1st printings.

 

The myriad of printings has created confusion (how many times have you seen a $0.35 direct reprint being offered as the rare $0.35 newsstand reprint?)

 

Are you only referring to the availability aspect of these issues? The way it reads (easiest to hardest), it is almost like you are saying reprint issues are more valuable than original issues. That makes sense perhaps from a population perspective (with original issue having huge runs comparatively)- but as a collector, I would value an original over a reprint typically.

 

I am sort of confused by what point this post is trying to convey- if it has something to do with value.

 

It has to do with population.

 

Unfortunately, the posting here was part of a conversation over in the Copper Age forum and I felt it was more appropriate here. I probably should have skipped it altogether as it didn't generate any discussions I hoped it would. :( Basically, the gist of the thread I original posted this in had to do with the population of Man of Steel #18 reprints and how that population has impacted prices. Someone mentioned all 1st prints are always more populous than the reprints and I posted an example (Star Wars #1) where this was not the case. But, because of the confusion about the different printings and a perception that Star Wars #1 1st print has a huge population (200,000 - 250,000 copies were printed according to some reputable sources), I thought I would elaborate on what I feel is the highest to lowest population on the various printings. I've been working on a blog for my site for a while now to basically repeat the information found here:

 

http://www.bipcomics.com/showcase/StarWars/Marvel/StarWars/001-006.html

 

But, instead of just repeating it, I thought it would be nice to give information to those who read my blog my take on the populations. This list is strictly my opinion based on my experience while putting together my collection. (I hope I have made that clear in all my postings.) I find it interesting as I am working on my collection (I'm a hoarder so I have many copies of the same issues) that $0.35 price variants are more readily available than two of the reprints. I do not think this has anything to do with the actual population, just the available population. The $0.35 price variants are more liquid than these reprints, so it makes sense that people will bring those to market more.

 

For many collectors, population does impact how much they are willing to pay. I don't follow price guides, because it doesn't matter if the guide lists a comic at $1.00 if it never is available for $1.00 nor does it matter if the guide lists a comic for $30 if it is routinely selling for $15 at auction. I feel guides are a good start, they help give you an idea of what is available and a possible starting point on what to expect to pay. But as I have found with many comics I collect, the guide's use as a price guide falls apart quickly if there is no supply or an overabundance of supply with regards to demand.

 

Long story short, my take on reprints is they are worth less to me than 1st prints for an overwhelming number of cases. There are some I am willing to spend a little more on to secure for my collection. But that is me. I'm a completist. Not everyone is. Generally, most people have far less interests in reprints than 1st prints with a few exceptions. (Apparently Man of Steel #18 5th print is one of those exception.) Just like most people have far less interest in foreign edition of U.S. comics.

 

I hope I answered your question.

 

 

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I am working on a blog which I am planning on publishing Christmas eve, but here is the information I have concerning the various printings for Star Wars #1 - 6 (the blog will include photos of every printing, except the $0.35 variants which I don't own.) I posted this over in the Copper forums but I thought it was pertinent here.

 

Here is how I think the various printings of Star Wars (1977) rank (from easiest to hardest):

 

Star Wars #1 direct reprint (no reprint on cover, reprint on cover)

Star Wars #1 newsstand 1st print (200,000 - 250,000 printed)

Star Wars #1 newsstand reprint

Star Wars #1 $0.35 variant

 

 

Star Wars #2 direct reprint (no reprint on cover, reprint on cover)

Star Wars #2 newsstand 1st print

Star Wars #2 newsstand reprint

Star Wars #2 direct 1st print (this was considered uncommon at one time, until bags started showing up on eBay)

Star Wars #2 $0.35 variant

 

Star Wars #3 direct reprint (no reprint on cover, reprint on cover)

Star Wars #3 newsstand 1st print

Star Wars #3 newsstand reprint

Star Wars #3 direct 1st print (this was considered uncommon at one time, until bags started showing up on eBay)

Star Wars #3 $0.35 variant

 

Star Wars #4 direct reprint (no reprint on cover, reprint on cover)

Star Wars #4 newsstand 1st print

Star Wars #4 newsstand reprint

Star Wars #4 direct 1st print (this was considered uncommon at one time, until bags started showing up on eBay)

Star Wars #4 $0.35 variant

 

Star Wars #5 newsstand 1st print

Star Wars #5 direct 1st print

Star Wars #5 direct reprint (reprint on cover)

Star Wars #5 newsstand reprint (definitely harder to find than $0.35 variants; more printed than $0.35 variants of #1 - 4?)

 

Star Wars #6 newsstand 1st print

Star Wars #6 direct 1st print

Star Wars #6 direct reprint (reprint on cover)

Star Wars #6 newsstand reprint (definitely harder to find than $0.35 variants; magnitude harder to find than #5 newsstand reprint; more printed than $0.35 variants of #1 - 4?)

 

I'm still working on separating the reprint on cover versus no reprint on cover direct issues. Also, I don't really know which of the reprints can be considered 2nd or 3rd printings.

 

And this is all IMHO of course. I've been tracking these issues for years and it is possible my experience is completely wrong.

 

As for the Star Wars #5 and 6 newsstand reprints, they cannot be found at My Comic Shop, Mile High Comics, Amazon, Doug Sulipa, etc. I've exhausted every resource I know tracking down those 2 issues the past few years. They do show up on eBay about 3 or 4 times a year (#5 more than #6) but since nobody knows about how hard they are to find, they usually go for very, very little. Finding NM copies is almost impossible since these reprints were treated like garbage for many, many years.

 

The direct 1st printings (which are harder for #1 - 4) are often confused for reprints so they can be found for much, much less than the more common newsstand 1st printings.

 

The myriad of printings has created confusion (how many times have you seen a $0.35 direct reprint being offered as the rare $0.35 newsstand reprint?)

 

Are you only referring to the availability aspect of these issues? The way it reads (easiest to hardest), it is almost like you are saying reprint issues are more valuable than original issues. That makes sense perhaps from a population perspective (with original issue having huge runs comparatively)- but as a collector, I would value an original over a reprint typically.

 

I am sort of confused by what point this post is trying to convey- if it has something to do with value.

 

It has to do with population.

 

Unfortunately, the posting here was part of a conversation over in the Copper Age forum and I felt it was more appropriate here. I probably should have skipped it altogether as it didn't generate any discussions I hoped it would. :( Basically, the gist of the thread I original posted this in had to do with the population of Man of Steel #18 reprints and how that population has impacted prices. Someone mentioned all 1st prints are always more populous than the reprints and I posted an example (Star Wars #1) where this was not the case. But, because of the confusion about the different printings and a perception that Star Wars #1 1st print has a huge population (200,000 - 250,000 copies were printed according to some reputable sources), I thought I would elaborate on what I feel is the highest to lowest population on the various printings. I've been working on a blog for my site for a while now to basically repeat the information found here:

 

http://www.bipcomics.com/showcase/StarWars/Marvel/StarWars/001-006.html

 

But, instead of just repeating it, I thought it would be nice to give information to those who read my blog my take on the populations. This list is strictly my opinion based on my experience while putting together my collection. (I hope I have made that clear in all my postings.) I find it interesting as I am working on my collection (I'm a hoarder so I have many copies of the same issues) that $0.35 price variants are more readily available than two of the reprints. I do not think this has anything to do with the actual population, just the available population. The $0.35 price variants are more liquid than these reprints, so it makes sense that people will bring those to market more.

 

For many collectors, population does impact how much they are willing to pay. I don't follow price guides, because it doesn't matter if the guide lists a comic at $1.00 if it never is available for $1.00 nor does it matter if the guide lists a comic for $30 if it is routinely selling for $15 at auction. I feel guides are a good start, they help give you an idea of what is available and a possible starting point on what to expect to pay. But as I have found with many comics I collect, the guide's use as a price guide falls apart quickly if there is no supply or an overabundance of supply with regards to demand.

 

Long story short, my take on reprints is they are worth less to me than 1st prints for an overwhelming number of cases. There are some I am willing to spend a little more on to secure for my collection. But that is me. I'm a completist. Not everyone is. Generally, most people have far less interests in reprints than 1st prints with a few exceptions. (Apparently Man of Steel #18 5th print is one of those exception.) Just like most people have far less interest in foreign edition of U.S. comics.

 

I hope I answered your question.

 

 

You really think those 5 and 6 reprints were less then the 35 cent variants which were only printed in test markets?

 

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<a href=https://farm1.staticflickr.com/547/18584368503_f80b1dfdd7_z.jpg' alt='18584368503_f80b1dfdd7_z.jpg'>STAR WARS #1

 

 

Grader Notes:

 

Back cover FINGER BENDS

Front cover FINGER BENDS

Back cover DATE STAMP

Spine Stress Lines

 

mm

 

Nice! Are you a collector?

 

Yes...#1 through #50 plus some various later issues.

 

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I am working on a blog which I am planning on publishing Christmas eve, but here is the information I have concerning the various printings for Star Wars #1 - 6 (the blog will include photos of every printing, except the $0.35 variants which I don't own.) I posted this over in the Copper forums but I thought it was pertinent here.

 

Here is how I think the various printings of Star Wars (1977) rank (from easiest to hardest):

 

Star Wars #1 direct reprint (no reprint on cover, reprint on cover)

Star Wars #1 newsstand 1st print (200,000 - 250,000 printed)

Star Wars #1 newsstand reprint

Star Wars #1 $0.35 variant

 

 

Star Wars #2 direct reprint (no reprint on cover, reprint on cover)

Star Wars #2 newsstand 1st print

Star Wars #2 newsstand reprint

Star Wars #2 direct 1st print (this was considered uncommon at one time, until bags started showing up on eBay)

Star Wars #2 $0.35 variant

 

Star Wars #3 direct reprint (no reprint on cover, reprint on cover)

Star Wars #3 newsstand 1st print

Star Wars #3 newsstand reprint

Star Wars #3 direct 1st print (this was considered uncommon at one time, until bags started showing up on eBay)

Star Wars #3 $0.35 variant

 

Star Wars #4 direct reprint (no reprint on cover, reprint on cover)

Star Wars #4 newsstand 1st print

Star Wars #4 newsstand reprint

Star Wars #4 direct 1st print (this was considered uncommon at one time, until bags started showing up on eBay)

Star Wars #4 $0.35 variant

 

Star Wars #5 newsstand 1st print

Star Wars #5 direct 1st print

Star Wars #5 direct reprint (reprint on cover)

Star Wars #5 newsstand reprint (definitely harder to find than $0.35 variants; more printed than $0.35 variants of #1 - 4?)

 

Star Wars #6 newsstand 1st print

Star Wars #6 direct 1st print

Star Wars #6 direct reprint (reprint on cover)

Star Wars #6 newsstand reprint (definitely harder to find than $0.35 variants; magnitude harder to find than #5 newsstand reprint; more printed than $0.35 variants of #1 - 4?)

 

I'm still working on separating the reprint on cover versus no reprint on cover direct issues. Also, I don't really know which of the reprints can be considered 2nd or 3rd printings.

 

And this is all IMHO of course. I've been tracking these issues for years and it is possible my experience is completely wrong.

 

As for the Star Wars #5 and 6 newsstand reprints, they cannot be found at My Comic Shop, Mile High Comics, Amazon, Doug Sulipa, etc. I've exhausted every resource I know tracking down those 2 issues the past few years. They do show up on eBay about 3 or 4 times a year (#5 more than #6) but since nobody knows about how hard they are to find, they usually go for very, very little. Finding NM copies is almost impossible since these reprints were treated like garbage for many, many years.

 

The direct 1st printings (which are harder for #1 - 4) are often confused for reprints so they can be found for much, much less than the more common newsstand 1st printings.

 

The myriad of printings has created confusion (how many times have you seen a $0.35 direct reprint being offered as the rare $0.35 newsstand reprint?)

 

Are you only referring to the availability aspect of these issues? The way it reads (easiest to hardest), it is almost like you are saying reprint issues are more valuable than original issues. That makes sense perhaps from a population perspective (with original issue having huge runs comparatively)- but as a collector, I would value an original over a reprint typically.

 

I am sort of confused by what point this post is trying to convey- if it has something to do with value.

 

It has to do with population.

 

Unfortunately, the posting here was part of a conversation over in the Copper Age forum and I felt it was more appropriate here. I probably should have skipped it altogether as it didn't generate any discussions I hoped it would. :( Basically, the gist of the thread I original posted this in had to do with the population of Man of Steel #18 reprints and how that population has impacted prices. Someone mentioned all 1st prints are always more populous than the reprints and I posted an example (Star Wars #1) where this was not the case. But, because of the confusion about the different printings and a perception that Star Wars #1 1st print has a huge population (200,000 - 250,000 copies were printed according to some reputable sources), I thought I would elaborate on what I feel is the highest to lowest population on the various printings. I've been working on a blog for my site for a while now to basically repeat the information found here:

 

http://www.bipcomics.com/showcase/StarWars/Marvel/StarWars/001-006.html

 

But, instead of just repeating it, I thought it would be nice to give information to those who read my blog my take on the populations. This list is strictly my opinion based on my experience while putting together my collection. (I hope I have made that clear in all my postings.) I find it interesting as I am working on my collection (I'm a hoarder so I have many copies of the same issues) that $0.35 price variants are more readily available than two of the reprints. I do not think this has anything to do with the actual population, just the available population. The $0.35 price variants are more liquid than these reprints, so it makes sense that people will bring those to market more.

 

For many collectors, population does impact how much they are willing to pay. I don't follow price guides, because it doesn't matter if the guide lists a comic at $1.00 if it never is available for $1.00 nor does it matter if the guide lists a comic for $30 if it is routinely selling for $15 at auction. I feel guides are a good start, they help give you an idea of what is available and a possible starting point on what to expect to pay. But as I have found with many comics I collect, the guide's use as a price guide falls apart quickly if there is no supply or an overabundance of supply with regards to demand.

 

Long story short, my take on reprints is they are worth less to me than 1st prints for an overwhelming number of cases. There are some I am willing to spend a little more on to secure for my collection. But that is me. I'm a completist. Not everyone is. Generally, most people have far less interests in reprints than 1st prints with a few exceptions. (Apparently Man of Steel #18 5th print is one of those exception.) Just like most people have far less interest in foreign edition of U.S. comics.

 

I hope I answered your question.

 

 

You really think those 5 and 6 reprints were less then the 35 cent variants which were only printed in test markets?

 

Maybe, and that is one of the reasons I wanted to bring it to the attention of these boards. I do think they are harder to find than the $0.35 variants but I don't know if that is because of the population or not. You see a lot of the newsstand reprints for Star Wars #1 - 4. They are for sale all the time on eBay. But these newsstand reprints for #5 and 6 rarely come up for sale. A copy of the newsstand reprint of #5 is usually available every 3-4 months. The newsstand reprint of #6 becomes available about every 6-8 months. I think I saw only 2 copies on eBay all year.

 

This could have more to do with the value and liquidity of the variants than the population of either book. If I wanted to, I could have purchase the $0.35 variants many times in the past year. There are usually 3 or more for sale any given month in eBay:

 

Star Wars $0.35 variants on eBay

 

Again, I do not know if these reprints have a smaller population or not. I do know I have sent email to Doug Sulipa and he didn't have copies and said they were hard to find. I asked him to contact me if he ever found copies. I have also contacted every seller on Amazon who is selling copies of Star Wars #5 and 6 to see if any were the newsstand reprint (I sent pictures of what I was looking for.) Not one copy was a newsstand reprint. I also have these 2 issues on my watch list at My Comic Shop and Mile High Comics and I have found 2 copies of #5 this past year because of this. I also had both My Comic Shop and Mile High Comics incorrectly send me the direct reprints for these 2 issues. :( Locally, I visit the Phoenix Collectors show and have asked several dealers (for example, Tom Kalb who has an extensive back stock of vintage Star Wars comics.) Nothing. I've been searching for over a year now.

 

Since these boards are a wealth of information, I thought I'd bring it to the attention of everyone here and see what they think. I hesitated for a while, but after thinking about it, I didn't see any harm in posting. If they are more common than I think and more surface, that would be great because I'm looking for high grade copies for my collection. If they are hard to find, then I actually contributed something to these boards besides whining about modern variants. Win, win.

 

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I forgot to add, there was one time when I thought the direct 1st prints of Star Wars #2 - 4 were fairly hard to find. Then a bunch became available on eBay in those 3 packs about 4-5 years ago. Now, those 3 issues are much easier to find than they use to be. I think this happened because of the increased attention on the earlier Star Wars comics and particularly the 1st prints. It might have also been a warehouse find or someone with a case who leaked them out.

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