BRIAN BOLLAND BATMAN THE KILLING JOKE AND OTHER STORIES & ART GALLERY EDITION

The art of Brian Bolland has been a high-point for comic fans for over forty years. Scanned at actual-size from the original art, this deluxe, hardcover collection follows Bolland’s career featuring his DC Comics work from his early 1980’s covers and stories to his current covers. This once in a lifetime gathering of Bolland’s art comprises the finest presentation and the definitive compilation of his body of work. This will be a 280 page, large-format (13” x 20”) hardcover book that will include three 2-page foldouts and seven vellum inserts, with similar paper stock and production values to the previous Graphitti Designs Gallery Editions. Besides featuring the complete Batman: The Killing Joke story from 1988, the BRIAN BOLLAND-BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE and Other Stories & Art Gallery Edition will also include: • Afterword by Brian Bolland • Introduction by Richard Starkings • An Innocent Guy from BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE #4 (8 pages) • Certified Safe from MYSTERY IN SPACE #115 (7 pages) • Freeway of Fun Fear! from THE OUTSIDERS #18 (8 pages) • The Princess & the Frog from HEART THROBS #1 (5 pages) • The Prince& the Witch from HEART THROBS #1 (1 page) • Story pages from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #200 (5 pages) • Story pages from BATMAN #400 (9 pages) • More than 100 pages of black & white and color cover art from WONDER WOMAN, CAMELOT 3000, ANIMAL MAN, ROBIN, BATMAN…and much more. • Miscellaneous art and pin-ups including the two-page spreads of CAMELOT 3000 and GREEN LANTERN CORPS from DC COMICS WHO’S WHO. • Gallery of assorted UK, convention, pencil roughs and preliminary artwork.• A new Digital Gallery section showcasing Bolland’s current work, annotated by Brian.

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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