Marvel released an attractive slipcase box set for Star Wars in April 2017. The box set contains twelve hardcover volumes. Ten of the twelve volumes were released previously as hardcovers with different covers while two of the volumes combine two previously released hardcovers each. The hardcovers in this set all have the same design that matches the slipcase.
This box set retails for $350.
The slipcase comes in a shipping box that identifies the content. The shipping box has ample protection for the slipcase inside.
Star Wars Slipcase Box Set - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017) shipping boxStar Wars Slipcase Box Set - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017) shipping box inside
The slipcase is matte black with a starfield background. There are Imperial and Rebellion insignia on the sides while the front has the Star Wars logo with the words filled in with images and the back is a montage of artwork from various comics.
Star Wars Slipcase Box Set - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017) slipcase frontStar Wars Slipcase Box Set - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017) slipcase back
The slipcase's magnetically sealed cover opens to reveal the artwork for the EMP Museum variant cover from Star Wars #1. The inside of the slipcase cover is the artwork from the John Cassaday teaser variant cover from Darth Vader #1.
My one gripe with the slipcase is how it opens. The cover folds back to reveal the books inside. Unfortunately, the books are tightly packed and it would be very easy to tear the cover on the slipcase trying to remove the books. I found the easiest way to remove the books is to set the slipcase on the edge of a surface and to tilt the case forward. You will need to support the slipcase cover to prevent it from ripping. This reminds me of the 2011 Star Wars: The Complete Saga 9-disc blu-ray box set. That too was an attractive set, but it is very hard to remove the discs from the package without scratching the discs.
Star Wars Slipcase Box Set - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017) slipcase open
Inside the shipping box is a cloth poster which features the artwork from the Alex Ross homage cover from Star Wars #1.
Star Wars Slipcase Box Set - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017) box set poster
The first 7 volumes in the set are movie adaptations. These hardcovers were released previously with different covers.
Star Wars Slipcase Box Set Volume 1: The Phantom Menace - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017)Star Wars Slipcase Box Set Volume 1: The Phantom Menace - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017) back coverStar Wars Slipcase Box Set Volume 2: Attack of the Clones - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017)Star Wars Slipcase Box Set Volume 2: Attack of the Clones - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017) back coverStar Wars Slipcase Box Set Volume 3: Revenge of the Sith - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017)Star Wars Slipcase Box Set Volume 3: Revenge of the Sith - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017) back coverStar Wars Slipcase Box Set Volume 4: A New Hope - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017)Star Wars Slipcase Box Set Volume 4: A New Hope - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017) back coverStar Wars Slipcase Box Set Volume 5: The Empire Strikes Back - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017)Star Wars Slipcase Box Set Volume 5: The Empire Strikes Back - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017) back coverStar Wars Slipcase Box Set Volume 6: Return of the Jedi - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017)Star Wars Slipcase Box Set Volume 6: Return of the Jedi - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017) back coverStar Wars Slipcase Box Set Volume 7: The Force Awakens - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017)Star Wars Slipcase Box Set Volume 7: The Force Awakens - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017) back cover
The eighth volume is the Shattered Empire 4-part mini-series. This hardcover was released previously with a different cover.
Star Wars Slipcase Box Set Volume 8: Shattered Empire - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017)Star Wars Slipcase Box Set Volume 8: Shattered Empire - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017) back cover
The ninth volume collects two previously released hardcovers containing content from the main Star Wars title, Skywalker Strikes and Showdown on the Smuggler's Moon.
Star Wars Slipcase Box Set Volume 9: Star Wars - Skywalker Strikes, Showdown on the Smuggler's Moon - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017)Star Wars Slipcase Box Set Volume 9: Star Wars - Skywalker Strikes, Showdown on the Smuggler's Moon - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017) back cover
The tenth volume collects two previously released hardcovers containing content from the 2015 Darth Vader title, Vader and Shadows and Secrets. Star Wars Slipcase Box Set Volume 10: Darth Vader - Vader, Shadows and Secrets - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017)Star Wars Slipcase Box Set Volume 10: Darth Vader - Vader, Shadows and Secrets - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017) back cover
The eleventh volume contains three mini-series: Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and Lando. This hardcover was released previously with a different cover.
Star Wars Slipcase Box Set Volume 11: Heroes for a New Hope - Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Lando - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017)Star Wars Slipcase Box Set Volume 11: Heroes for a New Hope - Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Lando - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017) back cover
The final volume is The Marvel Covers hardcover that was released previously with a different cover.
Star Wars Slipcase Box Set Volume 12: The Marvel Covers - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017)Star Wars Slipcase Box Set Volume 12: The Marvel Covers - Marvel, U.S. (April 2017) back cover
This is a nice box set that collects most of the Marvel hardcovers released to date except for Kanan and Special Edition - A New Hope. I would have liked this set to include a Kanan volume rather than The Marvel Covers volume.
This set is pricey at $350 or just over $29 per book. The hardcover collections except for the movie adaptations were released with two covers and if you are a collector who bought both versions, I imagine this box set is a must to keep your collection complete. For everyone else, the singles are much cheaper, usually selling for around $15 or roughly half of what this box set retails for.
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