Preacher Compendium One

In a world abandoned by its Creator, one man refuses to let the truth stay buried. Garth Ennis (The Boys) and Steve Dillon (Judge Dredd) weave a violent, deeply human American gothic about belief, identity, and the ghosts we carry—with the first half of this seminal series now collected in a new compendium edition.

Jesse Custer was supposed to save souls—until God abandoned His post. Possessed by a rogue divine entity called Genesis and armed with the Word of God, Jesse walks away from the pulpit and onto the open highway, determined to track down the runaway Creator and demand answers. At his side: Tulip O’Hare, the woman he broke and can’t stop loving, and Cassidy, a centuries-old vampire whose charm hides a long trail of bad decisions.

Across small-town America, New York’s darkest corners, and the nightmare swamps of Jesse’s own family history, their journey collides with cults, secret societies, voodoo, and an unstoppable gunslinger from Hell. Preacher Compendium One collects the first half of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon’s celebrated, cult-classic saga—a violent, funny, and unexpectedly heartfelt story about faith, freedom, and what it means to be a good person in a rotten world.

Collects Preacher #1–33; Preacher Special: Saint of Killers #1–4; and Preacher Special: Cassidy - Blood & Whiskey #1.

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