Blue Lock Full Color Selection 3: Michael Kaiser

Blue Lock’s most thrilling soccer moments in brilliant color! Nine of the greatest chapters about the German wildcard Michael Kaiser from the global smash hit soccer manga Blue Lock, meticulously colorized and coming to you in a comics trade–sized paperback.

Just in time for the World Cup comes this full-color collection, compiling nine highlights from the story of his majesty, the emperor of the pitch, Michael Kaiser.

Includes new colorizations of nine thrilling chapters:

• Chapter 156: "Bastard"
• Chapter 157: "Kaiser"
• Chapter 162: "Kaiser Impact"
• Chapter 220: "Seesaw Game"
• Chapter 243: "Wizard and Blue Rose (Pt. 2)"
• Chapter 260: "Piece of Trash"
• Chapter 261: "Malice"
• Chapter 266: "Super Star"
• Chapter 294: "Champion"
• Plus an exclusive criminal background check.

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