Mister Miracle: DC Compact Comics Edition

Eisner Award–winning creators Tom King and Mitch Gerads deliver a visionary, reality-bending reinvention of a Fourth World icon, now brilliantly accessible in the DC Compact Comics format.

A cosmic escape artist who can break any lock. A war between gods that spans universes. And at the center of it all—a man confronting the one trap even he cannot slip: himself.

Tom King (Batman, The Vision) and Mitch Gerads (Strange Adventures) craft an award-winning psychological epic that reshapes Jack Kirby’s New God into a modern masterwork of myth and tension. Scott Free—Mister Miracle—has escaped every prison, conquered every illusion, and survived Apokolips itself. But when he begins to doubt the nature of his own reality, the escape artist faces a new kind of terror: the creeping suspicion that he may not be able to trust his senses, his memories, or even his freedom.

Through haunting imagery, grounded emotional detail, and cinematic pacing, King and Gerads blur the line between cosmic spectacle and intimate character drama. This DC Compact Comics edition distills the groundbreaking first issue of one of the most celebrated superhero reinventions of the century—portable, accessible, and as gripping as ever.

Collects Mister Miracle #1-12, the multiple Eisner Award-winning comic book series that serves as the inspiration for an animated series currently in development from Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios.

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