GOD HATES ASTRONAUTS THE OMNIMEGABUS

14 years in the making, Ryan Browne’s (Curse Words, Quantum & Woody) absurdist, cult sensation, goof book is available in one remastered tome!GHA is the gonzo “story” of a group of NASA-funded, super-powered, egomaniacs who are paid a living wage to stop unregistered agrarian space travel. Remember that movie The Astronaut Farmer? No?! Well it’s like that but with super powers, goofs, and wild punching. BUT! Our wonderful main characters are very bad at their jobs, and waste time focusing on extramarital affairs, big gross heads, and 3-D Cowboys, causing an intergalactic incident that leads to an all out space crab invasion of Earth! Bring on da jokes!"I don't want to oversell what Ryan has accomplished here, but I gave God Hates Astronauts to a blind man and he regained his sight." – Jonathan Hickman (EAST OF WEST, The Manhattan Projects, The Avengers)Collects GOD HATES ASTRONAUTS TP 1, 2, AND 3, plus 3-D COWBOY’S 2-D SPECTACULAR, GOATS EAT CASTANETS, THE GARBAGE EDITION, GRENADE HORSE APOCALYPSE, and THE HEAD THAT WOULDN’T DIE #4

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