Excalibur Epic Collection: The Douglock Chronicles

A major chapter in the story of Doug Ramsay — the mutant destined to become Revelation!

Family strife calls Nightcrawler back home to Germany, but what awaits him is D’Spayre! And as a full-scale Phalanx invasion looms, Excalibur is reunited with a friend they thought they’d never see again…who they’ve never seen before! What is the shocking truth about Douglock?! Meanwhile, on Muir Island, Professor X and Moira make a startling discovery about the Legacy virus! Mutantkind is rocked by the Phalanx, and the members of Excalibur are no exception. Can they and their allies in X-Factor and X-Force break free? Possessed by the Soul Sword, Kitty Pryde becomes shockingly violent — and she’s not the only one who isn’t themselves! And Psylocke and Britannic search deep inside the fractured mind of their brother, Jamie Braddock!

COLLECTING: Excalibur (1988) #76-87, Excalibur Annual (1993) #2, X-Factor (1986) #106, X-Force (1991) #38, material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #174

Written by Richard Ashford, Scott Lobdell, Christian Cooper, Warren Ellis, Todd Dezago, Fabian Nicieza & More

Penciled by Ken Lashley, Robert Brown, John Royle, Amanda Conner, Terry Dodson, Daerick Gross, Tony Daniel & 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