INCREDIBLE HULK VOL. 4: CITY OF IDOLS

The latest groundbreaking, monstrous era of Incredible Hulk continues!

As Eldest’s plans draw Hulk ever nearer to Las Vegas, she remembers a time thousands of years ago and the terrible empire she ruled then — until her fateful encounter with the first Hulk, Enkidu, brought it all to ruin and made them enemies forever! Can Eldest use Enkidu’s flesh to finally open the Mother of Horrors’ Divine Prison, or will the power of the Green Door be too much even for her? Meanwhile, with Bruce Banner seemingly locked away forever inside the Hulkscape, the Hulk reaches Sumanguru’s prophesied “Paradise of Sin”: Las Vegas, where Charlie Tidwell’s only hope lies with Eldest and the profane cult of skinwalkers who worship her. Will Eldest keep her end of the bargain and resurrect Charlie? And what will Charlie become on the other side?

COLLECTING: Incredible Hulk (2023) 15-19

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