New Avengers Modern Era Epic Collection: Secret Invasion

A Secret Invasion by the Skrull Empire allows the cloud of a Dark Reign to fall across the Marvel Universe!

The Avengers are trapped in the Savage Land, battling friend and foe, and Spider-Man heads to the one person in the entire place he knows he can trust: Ka-Zar! But is it really him? Nothing is certain, now that the Skrulls’ Secret Invasion has been exposed! There’s turmoil for Jessica Jones and Luke Cage, a major development in the life of Echo and seismic revelations on how the Skrull Empire was able to infiltrate Earth! But in the aftermath, with the alien invaders defeated, an unlikely savior takes control — and the New Avengers must deal with the consequences. Once they were Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Now they live in the shadows, wanted and hunted by the law — a law whose name is…Norman Osborn! Plus: In the face of Doctor Strange’s failure, the search for the Sorcerer Supreme begins!

COLLECTING: New Avengers (2004) #38-54, Secret Invasion: Dark Reign One-Shot (2008)

Written by Brian Michael Bendis
Penciled by Michael Gaydos, David Mack, Jim Cheung, Billy Tan, Chris Bachalo, Alex Maleev & More

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