GARGOYLES DARK AGES

Gargoyles: Dark Ages returns readers to the time when humans and Gargoyles took their first wary steps together on the road to peaceful coexistence. The year is 971 AD. It is an age of adventure, and of darkness... It is the time of the Gargoyles! The long-anticipated tale of the Manhattan Clan's formative days in medieval Scotland and the forging of the Human-Gargoyle Alliance is finally here - expertly crafted by Gargoyles creator GREG WEISMAN and acclaimed artist DREW MOSS! Gargoyles: Dark Ages returns readers to the time when humans and Gargoyles took their first wary steps together on the road to peaceful coexistence. In a world ruled by superstition and the sword, however, monsters can be found by daylight as well as under the cover of night. Forces of evil from both outside and within the Wyvern Clan threaten to destroy the precarious peace between these warriors of stone and the kingdoms of men - with consequences that will reverberate down through the centuries! Collecting all six issues of the celebrated series, Gargoyles: Dark Ages also includes each issue's bonus prose story by Weisman as well as a complete cover gallery featuring enchanting art from CLAYTON CRAIN, ALAN QUAH, MIRKA ANDOLFO, KENYA DANINO, and ERICA HENDERSON!

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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.

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Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

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• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

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• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

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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