Solar 0 Hardcover

Second_Death · Post by **Second_Death** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:26 am

Looks like the general opinion is that this is a must have

.

As a follow-up, it appears that this is one of the rare examples of a book that is considered much more valuable when left in the original sealed plastic. Why? Is there a good reason for leaving it in the plastic or is it just because of the perception that the book is now "used"? I can definitely understand if that is the reason as who wouldn't prefer a minty-fresh pube-free copy over a questionable thumbed-through alternative.

Johnseye · Post by **Johnseye** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:30 am

I have one unopened. Got it for $35 but paid $13 for shipping along with an unopened A&O TPB.
Would like to find an opened one.

Schmakt · Post by **Schmakt** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:19 am

Second_Death wrote:I can definitely understand if that is the reason as who wouldn't prefer a minty-fresh pube-free copy over a questionable thumbed-through alternative.

do people masturbate to their copies of Solar #0? I'd like to think that my spank bank has got at least something in it that's sexier than Phil Seleski...

Or is someone sending taped up body hairs to people again...

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:25 am

Second_Death wrote:Looks like the general opinion is that this is a must have .

As a follow-up, it appears that this is one of the rare examples of a book that is considered much more valuable when left in the original sealed plastic. Why? Is there a good reason for leaving it in the plastic or is it just because of the perception that the book is now "used"? I can definitely understand if that is the reason as who wouldn't prefer a minty-fresh pube-free copy over a questionable thumbed-through alternative.

I'm not sure why leaving it in the cheap plastic film makes it worth more. In the long run I'm sure it can't be the greatest thing to do for the book.

Rufusharley · Post by **Rufusharley** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:32 am

Schmakt wrote: do people masturbate to their copies of Solar #0?

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:37 am

Rufusharley wrote:
Schmakt wrote: do people masturbate to their copies of Solar #0?

Well, I guess we know why some people keep the original plastic on ......

BrettC · Post by **BrettC** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 11:56 am

1 opened.

Got it on Yahoo auction in 1999 for $5 + $4 shipping. It was unopened, but I opened it for reading.

Brett

Blood of Heroes · Post by **Blood of Heroes** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 6:15 pm

I can't imagine why an unopened copy would be worth so much more. I'd rather read the hardcover #0 than thumb through Solar 1-10. What good is it if you don't read it?

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:19 pm

Blood of Heroes wrote:I can't imagine why an unopened copy would be worth so much more. I'd rather read the hardcover #0 than thumb through Solar 1-10. What good is it if you don't read it?

Ah, the mysteries of being a collector.

Chuck · Post by **Chuck** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 3:57 am

Is there a difference in the Solar 0s (beside that one is a hardcover

)?

TPB vs Hardcover?

Does the hardcover have any extras?

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 4:06 am

Chuck wrote:Is there a difference in the Solar 0s (beside that one is a hardcover )?

TPB vs Hardcover?

Does the hardcover have any extras?

The hardcover comes shrinkwrapped with a poster.

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 4:09 am

I will throw this out there in this thread.

"Is there anyone who owns numerous copies of this hardback that would be willing to let one go at a decent price ?" I am trying to whittle down that 'Valiant needs list' and well... there it is.

PM me....

acc205 · Post by **acc205** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 3:28 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/SOLAR-0-ALPHA-OMAGA ... dZViewItem

still in the wrapper

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 3:34 pm

yeah but... $50....

fatback · Post by **fatback** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 6:36 pm

I guess for some people Knightt that must be a good price,

but damn $50. I'd go maybe $25. How much were they new?

slym2none · Post by **slym2none** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 6:48 pm

I believe the MSRP was $24.99.

-slym

hulk181man · Post by **hulk181man** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 6:52 pm

I think unopened they normally sell in the $40-50+ range. Original cover price was about $25.

Knightt if you don't mind an opened copy, I have a sharp spare. The book is NM range, the case has some shelf wear and rubbing, most noticeably along the bottom edge. The poster is also included.

Found it for cover price at a LCS, I'll pass it along (shipped) at the same price. PM if you're intested.

HippityHoppity · Post by **HippityHoppity** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 9:03 pm

If anyone else has one of these I would be interested please let me know.

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 9:16 pm

hulk181man wrote:I think unopened they normally sell in the $40-50+ range. Original cover price was about $25.

That sounds about right.

slym2none · Post by **slym2none** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 9:48 pm

acc205 wrote:http://cgi.ebay.com/SOLAR-0-ALPHA-OMAGA ... dZViewItem

still in the wrapper

BOTH of them are now gone. Same buyer for both copies... is that guy a board member?

-slym

tunglashr · Post by **tunglashr** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:05 am

I am also in the market for one of these.

IMJ · Post by **IMJ** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:51 am

God, is this thread Live and Alive or what? Yeah the Solar Hardcover is fantastic. it's honestly a great example of how to do a Trade the right way. It's hardcover which looks gorgeous, it's got a fantastic slipcase, it comes with a pull out poster, which is not only a poster, but you MUST have it in order to finish the story (it's actually the world's largetst comic panel). Not only that, but for what it is, it's woefully underprinted.

If interest in the book rose even on a minor scale, then I'd say it's one of the most relevent and collectible TPB's in existence. In addition to it's implied collectibility, the story therein is truthfully the frameowork and roots for the ENTIRE Valiant Universe.

If I ever begin to hoard a particular Valiant (well more than I do now), it'd be the Solar Hardcover.

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 1:01 am

I am not a BWS fan but I tell ya, I can read this story over and over... it is GREAT and I have to admit, I enjoy the art as well.

Second_Death · Post by **Second_Death** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:03 pm

Knightt wrote:I am not a BWS fan but I tell ya, I can read this story over and over... it is GREAT and I have to admit, I enjoy the art as well.

For sure its a great read.

HippityHoppity · Post by **HippityHoppity** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 1:58 am

Simply the best single issue of the decade and number four on Wizard's list of the top ten best comics over the last fifteen years. Jim Shooter, Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Layton, all at the peak of their powers, tell the story of the birth and death, and then birth again of the VALIANT universe. Originally serialized in the first ten issues of Solar Man of the Atom, the story set the tone for every science fiction and superpowered book that has come since. Shooter used real science, and even explained complex ideas, to firmly ground his epic. But, the real genius of the book is its focus on one man, Phil Seleski, and his struggle to come to terms with waking up to find he has the power of a god. Barry Windsor-Smith provides his best work since the final issue of his Conan run, while Jim Shooter only had to wait six months to top this.