DEADLY HANDS OF KUNG FU: GANG WAR

Whose side is Shang-Chi on? When he became leader of his family's Five Weapons Society, he promised to use it for good - but friends and foes alike have been unsure of his true intentions. Now, the stakes of GANG WAR will force Shang-Chi's hand as he vows to protect Chinatown - and take advantage of the opportunity to eliminate the Five Weapon Society's biggest rivals! He'll use his world-class fighting skills as well as deceit, calculation and manipulation to navigate the battlefields - learning along the way that the Art of War is all about the shades of gray! Also featuring a trio of modern-classic tales! Shang-Chi and Spider-Man must stop the Mister Negative's Inner Demons from adding Hell's Kitchen to his criminal empire! Spider-Senseless, the wall-crawler turns to Shang-Chi to learn the Way of the Spider! And using an evil secret organization as a force for good gets a lot harder when Shang-Chi's fellow super heroes, including Spider-Man, start to see him as the bad guy! Collecting DEADLY HANDS OF KUNG FU: GANG WAR #1-3, SHADOWLAND: SPIDER-MAN, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2011 (SPIDER-MAN) and SHANG-CHI (2021) #1.

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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