GOLDEN AGE CLASSICS JUNGLE COMICS VOL. 1

GOLDEN AGE CLASSICS JUNGLE COMICS HC VOLUME 1 Jungle Comics ran for almost 15 years and there's no wonder with a roster of creative talent like Lou Fine,? Alex Blum, Taylor Martin, Fletcher Hanks, Chuck Winter, Art Peddy, Henry Kiefer, George Wilson, Bill? Allison, Dick Briefer, Will Eisner, Ken Jackson, R. Louis Golden, Rafael Astarita, Charles Sultan, Robert? Lewis and Bob Powell all serving us such jungle treats as these... Alex Blum created Kaanga, Lord of the? Jungle, who after losing his family in the Congo, was adopted by a local tribe of “ape-men” where he? tackled everything from bad animals to dinosaurs to witch doctors to Germans, appearing in all 163 issues! ? While wandering the jungle, Tabu saved the life of a powerful shaman. In thanks the shaman gave him the? "extra sense" - heightened strength, speed, agility, as well as enhanced senses and in a true Fletcher Hanks? fashion, unlimited magical powers. The "Mystery Woman of the Jungle" Fantomah, is a mysterious? goddess-like being. With vast omnipotent magical power can transform into a frightening phantom/skeleton? creature with floating skull and blonde hair. She wreaked her brutal vengeance on such bizarre foes as Org,? who controlled giant spiders with a hypnotic drum, and Professor Zomax. And so much more - all? reproduced - cover to cover - just like the original comics! So swing by and grab your copy today!

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