Avengers West Coast Epic Collection: Terminated

Say a tearful farewell to Mockingbird — and the whole West Coast Avengers team!

As the cosmic events of INFINITY CRUSADE pit Avenger against Avenger, Clint Barton picks up the bow and arrows once again and returns to the role of Hawkeye! But the Hangman and his fellow members of the Lethal Legion have targeted the Whackos for death, and soon Mephisto will put them through Hell. What does it take to kill a Mockingbird? In the wake of tragedy, the team comes to a forceful end! Plus: solo adventures of three soon-to-be ex-West Coast Avengers! Discover the origin of Julia “Spider-Woman” Carpenter! U.S.Agent hunts the murderous Scourge of the Underworld and seeks answers about his past! And plagued by horrifying nightmares, the Scarlet Witch seeks the mystical aid of mentor Agatha Harkness!

COLLECTING: Avengers West Coast (1989) #96-102, U.S.Agent (1993) #1-4, Spider-Woman (1993) #1-4, Scarlet Witch (1994) #1-4


Written by Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas, Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Mark Gruenwald & More

Penciled by Andrew Currie, David Ross, M.C. Wyman, John Czop, Steven Ellis, John Higgins & 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