Guardians Of The Galaxy Modern Era Epic Collection: Annihilators

A new team of cosmic powerhouses guards the galaxy!

The epic THANOS: IMPERATIVE conflict is over, but who and what has survived? What happened to Thanos? What about Lord Mar-Vell and the Cancerverse? Who rules the Kree and the Shi’ar? Who will hold the shattered civilizations of the Marvel Universe together in this bleak new age? As the answers are revealed, an all-star team of heavy hitters forms to face the Dire Wraiths: Annihilators assemble! Silver Surfer, Beta-Ray Bill, Gladiator, Quasar and Ronan join forces — but when a familiar threat returns with Earth as his beachhead, why are the Avengers standing in the Annihilators’ way?! Plus: Fan-favorite Guardians of the Galaxy Rocket Raccoon and Groot buddy up in high-stakes hijinks!

COLLECTING: The Thanos Imperative: Devastation (2011) #1, Annihilators (2011) #1-4, Annihilators: Earthfall (2011) #1-4, Thanos Sourcebook (2010)

Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning

Penciled by Miguel Angel Sepulveda, Tan Eng Huat & Timothy Green II

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