DC Covers Artist's Edition, Volume One

Featuring some of the most famous and popular cover artists (Mike Mignola, Frank Miller, Jack Kirby, Wally Wood, and many more) and iconic characters (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, the Flash, and others) to ever appear in DC comics.

More than 120 classic covers from DC Comics. As an Artist’s Edition, this book publishes scans of original art at a high resolution and at the same size it was drawn. While appearing to be in black and white, these images were scanned in color, allowing the viewer the best possible look at the artist’s intentions: You can see blue pencil notations, corrections, margin notes, and all the little nuances that make original art so unique and special. The only better way to view comic art would be if you were standing over the artist’s shoulder as they were laboring at their drawing table.

Artists included are Brian Bolland, John Byrne, Nick Cardy, Alan Davis, Steve Ditko, Dick Giordano, Mike Grell, Mike Kaluta, Gil Kane, Joe Kubert, Jim Lee, Mike Mignola, Frank Miller, Walter Simonson, Alan Weiss, Wally Wood, and more.

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