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Up for sale/sale is an incredibly rare, museum-quality piece of North American anime and manga history. This is an intact, original retailer distribution bundle of ten (10) Shonen Jump Issue #0 Promotional Preview Books (August 2002), complete with the original VIZ retailer promotional correspondence.
Almost all of these promotional bundles were immediately broken open by comic shops 24 years ago to distribute loose copies to customers. Finding an un-distributed, sequential brick of 10 accompanied by the original manufacturer ephemera letter is virtually unheard of.
Why This Bundle is Historic
Published in August 2002 to build hype for the official January 2003 North American launch of Shonen Jump, Issue #0 is a 56-page "Free Preview" sampler. It features the very first English-language previews and appearances of generational anime and manga phenomena:
- Naruto (First appearance in English)
With individual CGC 9.6 graded copies actively commanding over $2,000 USD on the open market, this untouched developer lot represents a massive investment opportunity for high-end collectors and grading investors.
Condition Report (Please Read Carefully)
- The Comics: You are receiving 10 unread, untouched copies of Shonen Jump #0. The bundle has stayed together since 2002. Please note that due to original transit over two decades ago, there are minor bumps to the corners of the stack and original wrapping shows age-related wrinkling/tearing. They have been stored safely in a smoke-free, climate-controlled collector environment.
- The Letter: The original Viz Communications Inc. corporate letter is included. It remains fully legible and crisp—serving as definitive provenance for the bundle.
- Note to Investors: These books are perfect candidates for a high-end archive collection to keep the historic bundle whole, or for an investor looking to carefully press and grade a massive lot of rare pre-launch keys.
Shipping, Packaging & Insurance
Due to the high-value and historical nature of this item, it will be packaged with extreme care:
- Packed securely using heavy-duty foam and a sturdy cardboard box to prevent any shifting during transit.
- Shipped via tracked and fully insured delivery (Signature Required upon arrival).
International buyers – please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges aren't included in the item price or postage cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
