PS ARTBOOKS MAGAZINE PSYCHO #3

PS ARTBOOKS MAGAZINE PSYCHO #3 Skywald's PSYCHO #3 May 1971 is a black-and-white comic magazine absolutely packed full of horror? ?and suspense.? Featuring, as painted on the cover by Boris Vallejo 'FRANKENSTEIN, Book II: Chapter One'? a story by Tom Sutton taking place directly after the events in Mary Shelley's original novel!? Also we continue the adventures of the original muck monster 'The Heap Meets the Horror Master!' by? Chuck McNaughton and Ross Andru.? Plus 'The Man Who Stole Eternity' by Gardner Fox and pencilled by Bill Everett. And contributions by? Gardner Fox, Serg Moren, Chic Stone, Marv Wolfman and Ernie Colon.? And all reproduced here completely like the original comic magazine.?? Don’t hang around - these horror’s will soon be gone again!

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