Miles Morales: Spider-Man Modern Era Epic Collection: Sinister Six Reborn

Brian Michael Bendis signs off from his co-creation in style!

An 18-year saga that began in 2000 with ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN concludes as Brian Michael Bendis says goodbye to Miles Morales — but not before reuniting him with Peter Parker! Miles’ life has been turned upside down, but he’s not the only one! Miles’ mother, Rio Morales, must face new truths she can’t even begin to understand. Meanwhile, Miles has his sights set on unfinished business with Black Cat! But when an NYC gang war heats up, Miles gets a little too involved — and things don’t end well. Then, the mysterious Iron Spider and his new group of super villains unite to make Miles’ life a living hell! But as the Spider-Men team up once more now that they live on the same Earth, there’s one looming question: Who is the original Miles Morales of the Marvel Universe? Plus: A time-torn Miles meets college-age Peter Parker!

COLLECTING: Spider-Man (2016) #15-21, 234-240; Spider-Men II (2017) #1-5; Generations: Miles Morales Spider-Man & Peter Parker Spider-Man (2017) #1

Written by: Brian Michael Bendis

Penciled by: Szymon Kudranski, Jan Bazaldua, Nico Leon, Sara Pichelli & Ramón

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