PS ARTBOOKS MAGAZINE HELL RIDER #1

PS ARTBOOKS MAGAZINE HELL RIDER #1 Right on with the NEW super-hero ... a man whose destiny may well change the course of the entire world? ... a man who is doomed to a life of lonely frustration even though he will constantly be the centre of? attention for millions ... a man called THE HELL RIDER! 'Brick Reese' was a wounded ex-vet and? guinea-pig for the new experimental drug Q-47, with it's unexpected side-effects of tremendous strength? and combined with his Harley Sportstar motorcycle, equipped with flame thrower, rocket boosters, napalm? tanks and oil slick jet gun - HELL RIDER is ready to tackle the crime world in this complete origin? scripted by Gary Friedrich and visualised by the dream team of Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. ? Outfitted with a jetpack and a blinding colourful strobe lit costume - Marian Michaels is a Las Vega cabaret? singer and crime-fighting BUTTERFLY battling THE CLAW, a group of cat costumed-wearing heroin? dealers intent on building a fascist army out in the desert! ? These little beauties didn't hang around for very long - so make sure you get your copy this time !

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