DC Goes Ape! (2027 Edition)

HUMANS BEWARE! YOU HAVE NOT BEEN KIND TO THE SIMIAN RACE, AND WE WILL HAVE OUR REVENGE!

Your one extra chromosome will not save you from our superior strength! We are the only other animals on the planet with the opposable thumbs necessary to take over all that you have built. We will fling your species against the wall, and we will trounce your super-protectors!

Your Superman will be punished—we will pluck the feathers off Hawkman and stop the Flash in his tracks. We will take your lovely Wonder Woman and make her one of us. We will steal the power of Shazam and send a suicide bomber to destroy Batman.

You will all kneel before Grodd!

We were always one step behind you on the evolutionary scale... you should have watched your back!

Collects Superboy #76, Superman #138, The Flash #127, Detective Comics #339, Hawkman 316, Wonder Woman #170, Strange Adventures #201, Shazam! #9, Detective Comics #482, Super Friends #30, The Flash #151; now back in print as an era-spanning softcover collected edition.

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