BETA RAY BILL BY DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON: ARGENT STAR TPB [NEW PRINTING]

Beta Ray Bill, the second wielder of the hammer of Thor, is the guardian of the Korbinites, an alien race whose home was destroyed by Surtur, a villain of Thor!

Eisner winning creator Daniel Warren Johnson, one of the comics industry's superstars known for such titles as Transformers, Wonder Woman: Dead Earth, and now Beta Ray Bill for Marvel, writes a compelling tale of super space-faring adventure.

The second-most famous wielder of Mjolnir, the hammer of Thor, Beta Ray Bill is tired of life in Thor's shadow - and with Bill's own mighty hammer, Stormbreaker, recently destroyed at the thunder god's hands, Bill finds himself at a crossroads.

The Korbinite must strike out in search of his destiny - assuming he can first defeat a Knullified Fin Fang Foom! Bill begins a hunt for Odin in hopes of resurrecting his golden weapon - but Stormbreaker is never coming back.

Nonetheless, there is one place where Beta Ray Bill could restore his full powers. The All-Father of Nothing offers the Korbinite a path to immortality - but at a price not even a god can afford! Who will join Bill on a dangerous and deadly cosmic quest?

COLLECTING: Beta Ray Bill (2021) #1-5

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.

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Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

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

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• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

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• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

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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