King In Black Omnibus [New Printing]

Darkness Reigns.

Kneel before the lord of the Symbiotes - The King in Black.

Darkness reigns in the Marvel Universe! After a campaign of terror across the galaxy, Knull - ancient and malevolent god of symbiotes - reaches Earth with an endless army of symbiote dragons at his command! The King in Black is a force unlike any ever faced by Venom and the rest of the planet's heroes - but now Spider-Man, the Avengers, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, the Sub-Mariner and more must battle an endless wave of darkness! Outgunned and badly outnumbered, can anyone possibly survive Knull's symbiotic onslaught? Or will they all be forced to bow to the King in Black? Featuring every epic chapter in one monstrous, black-hearted volume!

COLLECTING: King In Black #1-5; King In Black: Immortal Hulk, Iron Man/Doctor Doom, Black Knight, Marauders, Black Panther, Captain America, Wiccan And Hulkling, Spider-Man, Scream And Ghost Rider; King In Black: Gwenom vs. Carnage #1-3; King In Black: Namor #1-5; King In Black: Planet Of The Symbiotes #1-3; King In Black: Return Of The Valkyries #1-4; King In Black: Thunderbolts #1-3; Symbiote Spider-Man: King In Black #1-5; Black Cat (2020) #1-3; Daredevil (2019) #26-27; Deadpool (2019) #10; Fantastic Four (2018) #29-30; Guardians Of The Galaxy (2020) #10; Miles Morales: Spider-Man #23; S.W.O.R.D. (2020) #2-4; Savage Avengers (2019) #17-19; Spider-Woman (2020) #7-8; The Union #1-2; Venom (2018) #31-34; And King In Black Handbook.

Written by: Donny Cates, Al Ewing, Christopher Cantwell, Si Spurrier, Gerry Duggan, Geoffrey Thorne, Danny Lore, Tini Howard, Jed MacKay, Clay Mcleod Chapman, Ed Brisson, Seanan McGuire, Kurt Busiek, Jason Aaron, Torunn Grønbekk, Matthew Rosenberg, Peter David, Chip Zdarsky, Kelly Thompson, Dan Slott, Saladin Ahmed, Karla Pacheco, Paul Grist 

Penciled by: Ryan Stegman, Aaron Kuder, Salvador Larroca, Jesús Saiz, Luke Ross, Germán Peralta, Luciano Vecchio, Michele Bandini, Garry Brown, Juan Frigeri, Flaviano, Benjamin Dewey, Danilo Beyruth, Gerardo Sandoval, Nina Vakueva, Juan Ferreyra, Greg Land, Carlos Villa, Marco Checchetto, Mike Hawthorne, Zé Carlos, Juann Cabal, Carmen Carnero, Valerio Schiti, Kev Walker, Pere Pérez, Andrea Di Vito, Iban Coello

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