Miles Morales: The Ultimate Spider-Man [Marvel Compact]

New Kid. New Powers. New Spider-Man. Relive Miles Morales' first adventure as the Ultimate Spider-Man in this brand-new compact edition! The Peter Parker of the Ultimate Universe fights his final battle to save those he loves from the Green Goblin! But when Peter falls, it's time for Miles Morales to take up the mantle of Spider-Man! Before Peter died, young Miles was poised to start the next chapter in his life in a new school. Then, a spider's bite granted the teenager incredible arachnid-like powers. Now, Miles has been thrust into a world he doesn't understand, with only gut instinct and a little thing called responsibility as his guides! Can he live up to Peter's legacy as Spider-Man? As Miles grapples with his new life, his Uncle Aaron - A.K.A. the Prowler - learns his secret! He's got plans for his nephew, but little does he know that the Scorpion is on his tail! Collecting ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2009) #160, ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN (2011) #1-12 and material from ULTIMATE FALLOUT (2011) #4.

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