HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE #2

Heavy Metal magazine is back! Heavier than ever! Issue #2 brings the world's greatest illustrated magazine back to the forefront of comics. One of the magazine's original legends, Enki Bilal continues with his acclaimed BUG series. Burton & Cyb returns by Antonio Segura and Jose Ortiz. Janevsky's cult sci-fi heroine, Sixella continues. Guido Crepax' classic character Valentina returns by Sergio Gerasi. Writing duo Leah Moore and John Reppion will pen Taarna's ongoing adventures, with art from Anna Morozova. The sword wielding warrior Gladiatrix returns for Part 2 of an ongoing adventure; by John Stanisci (Batman Beyond: Hush Beyond). INK by Vlas & Charlie Parlapanides with art by Marco Failla. Wayshak delivers Sleepy Boy. The return of classic strip The Bus by Paul Kirchner. Millstone by Michael Conrad (Hello Darkness, In Bloom) and Ilias Kyriazis (Collapser, What We Wished For). Harry Canyon by Duke Mighten. June 2050 by Pepe Moreno. Justin Jordan and ELGO deliver Bug Hunt, an outer space tale of terror and gore. Interview with Philip Gelatt (Love, Death & Robots) by Josh Sky. Fireshot by Rodrigo Lucio. Carmen Bond by Alfonso Font. Dominoes by Dalton Cara and Mattheus Santa Ana. The Blob by Valentin Ramon. Artist's Interpretation: Dream Invasion, Dossier & more!

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