Great Tales of Terror and the Supernatural

First published in 1944, here are fifty-two stories of heart-stopping suspense from some of the most renowned authors and horror writers in literary history, with an introduction and notes from Phyllis Cerf Wagner and Herbert Wise.
 
“There is not a story in this collection that does not have the breath of life, achieve the full suspension of disbelief that is so particularly important in [this] type of fiction.”—The Saturday Review
 
This spine-chilling anthology collects stories from such distinguished spell weavers like:
 
• Edgar Allan Poe (“The Black Cat”)
• Wilkie Collins (“A Terribly Strange Bed”)
• Henry James (“Sir Edmund Orme”)
• Guy de Maupassant (“Was It a Dream?”)
• O. Henry (“The Furnished Room”)
• Rudyard Kipling (“ ‘They’ ”)
• H. G. Wells (“Pollock and the Porroh Man”)
 
As well as tales from other masters of literature, including:
 
• Algernon Blackwood (“Ancient Sorceries”) 
• Walter de la Mare (“Out of the Deep")
• E.M. Forster (“The Celestial Omnibus”)
• Isak Dinesen (“The Sailor-Boys Tale”)
• H.P. Lovecraft (“The Dunwich Horror”) 
• Dorothy L. Sayers (“Suspicion”)
• Ernest Hemingway (“The Killers”)
• And more!
 
Hailed by The New York Times Book Review as “a gooseflesh special,” Great Tales of Terror and the Supernatural is a must-read for every horror fan and lover of classic literature.

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