Avengers Epic Collection: Heroes Reborn

Superstar creators reimagine the mightiest heroes of a new Earth!

In 1996, the hottest talents of the day teamed up to reinvigorate Marvel’s greatest heroes from the ground up. The Avengers and Fantastic Four were reborn with bold new looks on a brave new world, their origins re-envisioned with a raw vitality and contemporary sensibility. Captain America, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Hawkeye, Hellcat and more: the Avengers’ lineup is both new and classic — but will Thor assemble alongside them? They’ll need him against revised versions of Kang, Ultron, the Enchantress, the Masters of Evil and others — but as Ant-Man and Iron Man enter the fray, what is Loki up to in the shadows? Plus: The Avengers and Fantastic Four take on the Hulk — and Galactus!

COLLECTING: Avengers (1996) #1-12; Iron Man (1996) #6, 12; Fantastic Four (1996) #6 (B story), 12; Captain America (1996) #6 (B story), 12

Written by Rob Liefeld, Jim Valentino, Jeph Loeb, Walter Simonson, Scott Lobdell, Jim Lee & Brandon Choi

Penciled by Chap Yaep, Rob Liefeld, Ian Churchill, Michael Ryan, Ed Benes, Ron Lim, Brett Booth, Joe Bennett & More

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