COMICS THE MAGAZINE #3

YOU LIKE THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES? WE’VE GOT THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES! THE COMIC BOOK THAT BECAME A CULTURAL PHENOMENON COMES TO COMICS! THE MAGAZINE! We talk to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creative team as they hit their massive THREE-HUNDREDTH issue! What started as a comic book self-published by two then-unknown creators is bigger than ever before across comics, TV shows, movies, and toys galore. How did we get here? Where is it going? Read this issue to find out! ALL THIS AND MORE IN EACH AND EVERY ISSUE OF COMICS! THE MAGAZINE - THE “LET’S ENTHUSIASTICALLY DISCUSS COMICS” REVOLUTION HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN! KEY SELLING POINTS * TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES! * YET ANOTHER NEW CHEW STORY BY ROB GUILLORY AND JOHN LAYMAN! * An Actual Price Guide! * Creator Interviews About What You Do Read! * Features On What You Should Read! * Staff Picks Of What You Will Read! * Actual Comics You Can Read! * Power Rankings with Real Sales Data! * Possibly Art Instruction and Classifieds! * Comic-Sized to Fit on Store Racks!

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