EC Catacomb of Torment Vol. 2

Feeling anxious? Full of dread? GOOD—because the immortal EC Comics is preparing another tortuous session of frightful delights inside an all-new, heart-thumping volume of CATACOMB OF TORMENT!

Prepare to be mortified—literally—as tension-wracked creators Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire), Eric Battle (The Spectre), Matt Bors (The Toxic Avenger), Christopher Cantwell (Out of Alcatraz), Evan Dorkin (Beasts of Burden), Tom Fowler (Refrigerator Full of Heads), Sarah Gailey (Know Your Station), Justin Greenwood (Area 510), PJ Holden (Judge Dredd), Lukas Ketner (Count Crowley), Dan McDaid (Shazam!), Greg Pak (Plant Hulk), Claire Roe (Dark Spaces: The Hollywood Special), Rafael Scavone (All-Star Batman), and Paul Tobin (The Witcher) devise new ways to turn mayhem and malice into blood-spattered spectacle! Sound like fun? Our beloved hostess, the Tormentor, sure thinks so!

Keep calm and let the Comics Code Authority bleed. As long as EC Comics lives and breathes, no one will miss it!

Collects Catacomb of Torment #5–8.

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