Birth of the Defiant Universe

MedicAR · Post by **MedicAR** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 9:43 am

And he went unto the masses and said, "BEHOLD! My LCS claims to have copies of Birth of the Defiant Universe, " and there was much rejoicing.

The key here being copIES, plural. I spoke with the owner and once I described the book in detail (signature, white gloves, whitish cover) he said he remembered having some! I should know in a few day as to how many, and what condition, and whether there are still glove with it!

I was too excited to keep it to myself!

GJB · Post by **GJB** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 11:20 am

How were the gloves packaged with this book? I have a copy, but it didn't come with white gloves.

Why would it come with gloves in the first place?

G-

MedicAR · Post by **MedicAR** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 11:30 am

I don't know how they were shipped. I've never actually seen one, up until recently, I thought "Birth of" had a title change to "Defiant Genesis."
All I know is what I've pulled from these boards.

MedicAR · Post by **MedicAR** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 12:24 pm

That's the one I'm looking for Knight! I hope he had the same idea after our discussion....we'll see!!!!

Brother J · Post by **Brother J** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 12:42 pm

There's always a lot of confusion between "Birth of the Defiant Universe" and "Origin of the Defiant Universe" which are two separate books. The second book, the "Origin" is basically just a re-printing of the "Defiant Genesis" book. The "Defiant Genesis" book is also confusing because there are several variant editions. There is the one with the Comicfest logo on the cover, another without the Comicfest logo, and a third that has the Comicfest logo and also has a promo card sheet in the middle for Dark Dominion.

Good luck, I hope your local dealer does have multiples on the "Birth" book, that would be a heck of a find, whether they came with the gloves or not.

Again, the gloves were provided to handle the book, I guess because it was considered a "collector's item" even at release. The letter that accompanied the book said something to the effect of "Defiant...the gloves are OFF! (but wear these gloves while looking at this book)"

GJB · Post by **GJB** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 5:26 pm

Brother J wrote: Again, the gloves were provided to handle the book, I guess because it was considered a "collector's item" even at release. The letter that accompanied the book said something to the effect of "Defiant...the gloves are OFF! (but wear these gloves while looking at this book)"

Thanks Brother J, I have the above book, but I never knew it was suppose to come with gloves.

That Shooter guy was a little creative.

Although, I wonder why the issue I bought didn't have the gloves or letter. I guess the previous owner saw no use for them. If someone has a scan of the complete deal, I'd be interested in seeing it.

putz · Post by **putz** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 8:47 pm

Gloves?
Is it some special cover that rubs off the more ya handle it?
Does it have onion paper as a cover?

The Spider · Post by **The Spider** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 9:08 pm

putz wrote:Gloves?
Is it some special cover that rubs off the more ya handle it?
Does it have onion paper as a cover?

The paper's really thin, I think.

dino · Post by **dino** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 9:13 pm

It was scratch and sniff paper that smelt like placenta

MedicAR · Post by **MedicAR** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 9:28 pm

Wow, I never dreamed the gloves would be such a hang up for everybody. They were just a novelty item to make a fuss over to my knowledge....

It seems to be working!

Brother J · Post by **Brother J** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 10:47 pm

Hey, I found mine in a local comic store's backstock during a sale and only paid $2.25 for it, so I'm not that disturbed that I don't have the gloves. I just about crapped myself when I found it!

MedicAR · Post by **MedicAR** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 6:34 pm

Sorry gang, Good News/Bad news time.....

The good news is I got a call today saying he has a copy with the gloves and letter!!!!!!!

The bad news is that there is only one and he wants $20.

It's more than I intended to spend, but less than I could have.

I'll try to pick it up tomorrow or wednesday and post some pics!

X-O HoboJoe · Post by **X-O HoboJoe** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 6:38 pm

Still a good snag, dude.

MedicAR · Post by **MedicAR** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 6:44 pm

Don't get me wrong! I'm pleased for myself! I just hate that I rose the level of anticipation for the boards and it didn't pan out. I know what it is like to get all excited just to have it all fall through.

Now, on to that Secret City Saga #1 Red edition....... anybody have a pic, so I at least know what I'm after??

X-O HoboJoe · Post by **X-O HoboJoe** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 6:58 pm

hang on . . .

::edit by Greg - scan from X-O Hobojoe ::

MedicAR · Post by **MedicAR** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 8:12 pm

Whillakers..........

I've never seen one of those. And I thought I was a Kirby nut....

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 8:00 pm

That's the one. Tanks XOHJ!

MedicAR · Post by **MedicAR** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 8:04 pm

Ok, we've established what it looks like. Who's sending me one in exchange for comics or money???

X-O HoboJoe · Post by **X-O HoboJoe** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 9:08 pm

I thought it was the regular issue. Shows how

I am about all the various variants.

MedicAR · Post by **MedicAR** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 9:55 pm

Did i say variant?

Craptacular. That is the regular one. I'll trade you my rare variant for it!

X-O HoboJoe · Post by **X-O HoboJoe** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 10:02 pm

MagnusRF wrote:Did i say variant?

Craptacular. That is the regular one. I'll trade you my rare variant for it!

Well, GOLLLLL--EE! That thar sounds lahk a helluva deal.

---Spoiler ----

NOT.

MedicAR · Post by **MedicAR** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 11:20 pm

And he went forth into yon comic shop on the day of the new comics. And on this day he did purchase a single copy of "Birth of the Defiant Universe." And with that copy came a pair of linen gloves, a watermarked (with the Defiant logo) scroll proclaiming "The gloves are off!" and the signature of the one called Shooter. On the day of the new comics, he did not purchase new comics, for he was a cheap money grubbing weasel and wanted only the aged book and assorted goodies. He did purchase it, and it was good (Technically it's NM, but you get the idea).....

And he did bring it home and post it that others may drool before their computer screens!

x-omatic · Post by **x-omatic** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 11:54 pm

What number is it?

MedicAR · Post by **MedicAR** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 11:58 pm

Number 1, are there more now that I've found this one?????

X-O HoboJoe · Post by **X-O HoboJoe** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 12:11 am

Hmmmmm shweet.

How bad you want that Red, Magnus? BTW, do you have the Gold?