Carnage Modern Era Epic Collection: Prophecy Of The Darkhold

Carnage is back — more terrifying than ever!

Cletus Kasady is behind bars! The Carnage symbiote is in quarantine! But we all know that’s never going to last, right? It’s time to get the band back together — just in time for Carnage to take on Deadpool in ultimate battle of good crazy vs. bad crazy! Then, as the events of AXIS invert Marvel’s heroes and villains, will Carnage emerge as a force for good? If so, why has he kidnapped one of New York City’s most beloved news anchors? The Sin-Eater returns! Carnage discovers Nova’s secret identity and sets out to ruin Sam Alexander’s life! And Cletus Kasady resumes his killing spree, leaving a trail of bodies to follow for the FBI’s Anti-Carnage Task Force — including military hero/astronaut John Jameson and a reformed Eddie Brock! But what does the Darkhold Cult have planned for everybody’s favorite psychopath? 

COLLECTING: Superior Carnage Annual (2014) #1, Deadpool vs. Carnage (2014) #1-4, Axis: Carnage (2014) #1-3, Nova (2013) #26-27, Carnage (2015) #1-10; All-New, All-Different Point One (2015) #1 (Carnage story)

Written by Cullen Bunn, Rick Spears, Gerry Duggan & Gerry Conway
Penciled by Mike Henderson, Aaron Kim Jacinto, Sala Espin, Germán Peralta, John Timms Moreira & Michael Perkins

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