Hulk Modern Era Epic Collection: World War Hulks

The Hulks go to war in a gamma blast of a crossover!

The machinations of the insidious Intellegencia have unleashed an army of Hulks on the planet — and even some of the world’s greatest heroes have undergone green-skinned transformations! Dealing with this explosion of gamma-powered powder kegs will take the combined might of Red Hulk, She-Hulk, Red She-Hulk, A-Bomb, Doc Samson and Skaar — but Earth’s fate may rest on the shoulders of a depowered Bruce Banner! With everything on the line, is he prepared to be the Hulk once more? Hulks smash and Hulks clash, but will Hulks reduce the world to ash?!

COLLECTING: Hulk (2008) #22-24, Incredible Hulk (2009) #609-611 (A stories), World War Hulks (2010) #1, Hulked-Out Heroes (2010) #1-2, World War Hulks: Spider-Man vs. Thor (2010) #1-2, World War Hulks: Captain America vs. Wolverine (2010) #1-2

Written by Jeph Loeb, Greg Pak, Jeff Parker, Kieron Gillen & more

Penciled by Ed McGuinness, Paul Pelletier, Humberto Ramos, Jorge Molina & 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