PS ARTBOOKS MAGAZINE SCREAM #4

PS ARTBOOKS MAGAZINE SCREAM #4 Blood Hunt for the Cannibal Werewolf scripted by Ed Fedory – see his emotionally-disturbed feature in the Archaic Scream Announcements - and superbly painted by Vilanova heralds the latest edition of SCREAM - the black-and-white comic magazine by Skywald! Al Hewetson, who previously worked as an assistant editor to Stan Lee - scripts even more horror and suspense with Part 3 of ‘Lady Satan: Satan Wants A Child’ illustrated by Ricardo Villamonte. ‘The Skull Of The Ghoul’ this time illustrated by Ferran Sostres and ‘The Lunatic Mummy’ with Cesar Lopez and finally continuing ‘The Tales of Nosferatu’ with ‘When The Dusk Falls…So Does Death…’ beautifully illustrated by Zesar. And with an adaptation of a short story from Edgar Allen Poe ‘The Oblong Box’ illustrated by Maro Navo – we think you’re gonna have to be quick to grab this little gem – or you’re gonna be the one left SCREAMING!

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