COMPLETE WITCHBLADE VOL. 5

Sara Pezzini is about to lose everything. As head of the Strange Cases Unit, she’s spent her life hunting the supernatural lurking beneath the surface of New York City. But this time, the case is personal—and it’s leading her straight to the truth behind the Witchblade itself. Pregnant and running out of time, Sara is forced to choose between her unborn child or the Witchblade. She can’t have both. As the ancient power seeks a new bearer, a young dancer named Danielle Baptiste is pulled into a world she may not survive—while Sara faces the fallout of a decision that will change both their lives forever. This volume continues RON MARZ’ groundbreaking run on WITCHBLADE. From writer RON MARZ and a lineup of industry legends, this pivotal chapter in WITCHBLADE reshapes the legacy of the artifact—and the women bound to it. This time, truly nothing will be the same. Collects WITCHBLADE, VOL. 1 #86-109 Artists: Keu Cha, Mike Choi, Stjepan Šejic, Marc Silvestri, Adam Hughes, Darwyn Cooke, George Perez, Terry Dodson, Joseph Michael Linsner, Francis Manapul, Eric Basaldua, Rodolfo Migliari, Luke Ross, Bart Sears, Brian Buccellato, Stephen Sadowski, Adriana Melo, Christian Gossett, Billy Tan, Randy Green, Brian Ching & Sami Basri

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