PS ARTBOOKS MAGAZINE PSYCHO #4

PS ARTBOOKS MAGAZINE PSYCHO #4 Absolutely packed full of horror? and suspense Skywald's black-and-white comic magazine PSYCHO #4 ?hit the stores in September 1971! Featuring on the striking cover by Ken Kelly ‘Comes The Stalking? Monster!’ by Larry Todd – exploring what happens when the gap between science and the occult is? bridged? Then we continue to ponder how long the original muck monster THE HEAP’s tormented mind? can live with his mangled body in the latest installment by Ross Andru?? While in Tom Sutton’s ‘FRANKENSTEIN, Book II: Freaks Of Fear!’ a freak show provides the setting for? this horrendous tale that will hold you spellbound! Just enough time to squeeze in Dennis Fujitake’s? professional debut with ‘ESCAPE’. Before rounding off your nightmare journey with ‘Plague Of Jewels’ in which Bruce Jones shows how the eternal greed of man lies within an eerie jungle in a tale you won’t easily? forget! 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