Ghost Rider: Danny Ketch Epic Collection: Rise Of The Midnight Sons

Danny Ketch and Johnny Blaze unite with Marvel’s darkest heroes!

Ghost Rider must battle a one-man army and then survive a very personal alien invasion when the Brood take over his body! As he battles to regain control, the X-Men fight to survive his flaming fury! Then, Ghost Riders past and present race side by side as the Spirits of Vengeance as Danny Ketch and Johnny Blaze join Marvel’s Midnight Sons — including Morbius, Blade, the Nightstalkers and the Darkhold Redeemers — to confront a hellish threat like no other! Can even this awesome assemblage stop Lilith, Mother of Demons, and her horrifying progeny! Plus: Ghost Rider and Doctor Strange face down demons!

COLLECTING: Ghost Rider (1990) #25-31, Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance (1992) #1-3, X-Men (1991) #9, Morbius: The Living Vampire (1992) #1, Darkhold: Pages From the Book of Sins (1992) #1, Nightstalkers (1992) #1; material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #101-106

Written by Howard Mackie, Scott Lobdell, Len Kaminski, Christian Cooper, D.G. Chichester & more

Penciled by Ron Wagner, Andy Kubert, Adam Kubert, Jim Lee, Richard Case, Ron Garney & Rick Leonardi

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