HAB #5 (OF 6)

Eisner Award-nominated writer Joshua Dysart (UNKNOWN SOLDIER) and world-renowned comic artist David Lapham (THE HAB) unleash a desperate, drag-out fight for survival in the nerve-shredding finale to 2026’s modern horror masterpiece. A parasitic fungus has waited for millennia deep beneath The Hab, locked away behind an ancient stone seal, yearning to see the sky once more. They let it out. Now the Hab crew is dead, their corpses hijacked to further the spread of a viral hivemind. Mina’s still alive…for now. But The Hab is closing in around her. And every breath of spore-choked air drags her deeper into the collective consciousness threatening to erase her completely. Her only hope is escape. But the undead are swarming, the exits are gone, and the hivemnd won’t let Mina leave The Hab without a fight…at least not on her own. Not when there’s an entire world waiting to be colonized.

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