Empowered Deluxe Edition Volume 4

Empowered takes on supervillain masterminds and social media trolls in this deluxe collection!

Costumed crimefighter Empowered, jubilant after belatedly gaining full-time membership in the SuperHomeys, soon faces alarming new threats to her hard-earned happiness.

Next, Emp becomes the desperate prey of a maniacal supervillain whose godlike powers have turned an entire city of capes against her.

Finally, Emp’s universe begins inexplicably rebooting itself over and over again, with each radical reimagining more twisted and bizarre than the last!

For mature audiences.

Collects volumes 10 to 12 of Adam Warren’s hilarious yet heartfelt superhero epic in a deluxe hardcover—with bountiful bonus material, from unpublished stories and deleted scenes to design sketches and creator notes!

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