2000 AD PROG #2513

Experience the galaxy with the science-fiction thrills of 2000 AD! Each issue features five stories which shatter the depths of reality and deliver hard-hitting action for your senses! This week brings our annual Christmas extravaganza, as 2000 AD brings a hundred pages of Thrills to close out the year! Building off the aftermath of the titanic Black Tower event earlier this year, Judge Dredd's clone, "Judge Rico", struggles to rebuild in the aftermath of the devastation. Elsewhere in Mega-City One, super-intelligent ape "Noam Chimpsky" returns, and he has his sights set on a fitness influencer - can he keep up the pace? Alongside complete one-off stories for "Durham Red" and "Fall of Deadworld", this week's Prog also welcomes the return of two new series which will head out into 2027. Firstly, the acclaimed series "The Out" is back for its fifth series, as Cyd explores a new part of the galaxy known only as 'The Down'. Then, "Fiends of the Eastern Front" returns, and the vampire known as Constanta has finally met his match: Dracula has arrived in 2000 AD... !

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs