CATWOMAN LONELY CITY ABSOLUTE EDITION

CATWOMAN'S ULTIMATE HEIST MAY BE HER LAST! It's been ten years since Gotham's heroes were killed in the massacre known as Fools' Night and Selina Kyle took the fall. Now she's out of prison and back in an all-new Gotham City that's a whole lot cleaner and safer... at the cost of its citizens' freedom. Most ex-cons would be happy to leave the past behind. However, Selina isn't most people. She's Catwoman. And before she can hang up her claws and whip for good, she needs to know: Who or what is Orpheus? To find out, she'll need to pull off the biggest caper of her career with help from some of Gotham's most notorious former rogues by breaking into the most dangerous place on Earth--the Batcave! From Cliff Chiang (Wonder Woman, Paper Girls) comes a tale of rogues, romance, revenge, and redemption set in a world without Batman. Catwoman: Lonely City: Absolute Edition collects Catwoman: Lonely City #1-4 in DC's prestige Absolute format, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes extras, a collectible clamshell case, a souvenir keychain, and postcards with exclusive art.

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