MARK SPEARS MONSTERS #8

BREAKING NEWS: KRAMPUS IS CANCELLED! With the release date of MARK SPEARS MONSTERS #8 being pushed back to 12/17 due to circumstances beyond the publisher’s control, the original Christmas-themed “DIRTY KRAMPUS BLIND BAG” design has been replaced with a cool new design by Mark Spears — “WINTER HORRORLAND R.I.P. BLIND BAG!” This minty fresh bag design is not tied to any holiday and can easily be sold year-round, much like the 75+ possible cover variants inside the bag. (That said, Krampus can never TRULY be cancelled and will likely be back again someday!) As the final chapter of "All That Remains" draws to a close on this record-breaking ongoing series, a shocking twist emerges that will make you question everything you thought you knew. As a dramatic cliffhanger unfolds and all the monsters unite, who will live, and who will die? SPECIAL NOTE ON COVER A: For this Holiday Season, we are offering WINTER HORRORLAND R.I.P. BLIND BAGS, randomly packed with one of more than SEVENTY-FIVE possible variants, many of them incredibly rare! Projected pull rates: Cover A1-A30 Cardstock - 1:29, Cover A31-A60 Chrome Foil - 1:420, Cover A61-A65 Black and White - 1:1000, Cover A66-A70 Glow in Dark - 1:1000, Cover A71-A75 Tinsel & Terror Cover - 1:46 [This is a Keenspot publication.]WINTER HORRORLAND R.I.P. BLIND BAG randomly packed with one of more than SEVENTY-FIVE possible variants, many of them incredibly rare!

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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