Guys, you are absolutely correct - it is nNOT a kit!
It is a artwork. How many issues? I guess no less than 100 or may be more.
I do not know how it will work with you, probably DiaGostini will sell same artwork abroad, but I do not know. The final price for all 100 issues will be gigantic and it is a question if it is worth or no. At the end the modeler decides if this is needed or not.