Green Lantern Corps Vol. 4: Excavations

As the Green Lantern Corps rebuilds, new threats emerge across the universe, and the future of the Corps hangs in the balance.

The Green Lantern Corps has survived its latest battles, but peace may prove just as challenging as war.

As the Corps attempts to recover from a series of galaxy-shaking conflicts, its members finally have an opportunity to catch their breath. But downtime rarely lasts long for the universe’s greatest peacekeepers. While Jessica Cruz works to establish order among a new generation of Alpha Guardians, Jo Mullein finds herself at the center of an unexpected legal crisis, and Guy Gardner and Kyle Rayner undertake a dangerous mission to locate the missing Hal Jordan.

Meanwhile, powerful new forces continue to rise across the cosmos, and an enemy from the Corps’ distant past returns to threaten everything they have worked to rebuild.

Collects Green Lantern Corps #20-24.

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

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

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• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

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• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
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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