Marvel Team-Up Omnibus Vol. 2

Spider-Man serves as your guide to the entire Marvel Universe!

Welcome to what very well may be the peak era of MARVEL TEAM-UP, where the Amazing Spider-Man joins forces with the greatest heroes — and monsters — of the Marvel Universe! Spidey battles alongside Iron Fist, joins the Scarlet Witch and Vision in time-twisting adventures, faces Man-Wolf and Frankenstein’s Monster and confronts the Punisher and Man-Thing in GIANT-SIZE action. Writer Bill Mantlo crafts imaginative adventures in what would be the beginning of a decade-long tenure scribing Spidey’s exploits. Sal Buscema, another longtime Spidey legend, provides dynamic visuals that ground the story no matter how wild the setting. This volume crescendos as Chris Claremont and John Byrne take over TEAM-UP — just months before they joined together on X-MEN. Plus: a trove of bonus material, from calendars to rare stories to each issue’s original letters page.

COLLECTING: Marvel Team-Up (1972) #31-64; Marvel Team-Up Annual (1976) #1; Giant-Size Spider-Man (1974) #4-5; Marvel Two-in-One (1974) #17; Marvel Premiere (1972) #31; Marvel Comics Calendar 1975, 1976, 1977; material from Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #13; Marvel Tales (1966) #255, 262-263

Written by: Gerry Conway, Bill Mantlo & Chris Claremont with Bonnie Wilford, Roy Thomas, Tony Isabella, Roger Stern, Scott Lobdell & Barry Dutter

Penciled by: Sal Buscema & John Byrne with Jim Mooney, Ross Andru, Ron Wilson, George Tuska, Keith Giffen, Vince Evans & Robert Walker

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