PS ARTBOOKS MAGAZINE SCREAM #5

PS ARTBOOKS MAGAZINE SCREAM #5 The weirdest, most exciting, dramatic, visual, compelling, literate, ghastliest and powerful horror characters are all in the latest edition of SCREAM - the black-and-white comic magazine by Skywald!Continuing ‘The Autobiography of a Vampire, Chapter 2’ scripted by Al Hewetson and superbly visualized by Ricardo Villamonte. Maro Nava gives us an adaptation of the Edgar Allan Poe short story ‘The Cask of Amontillado’ and Domingo Alvarez gives us his adaptations of some of the poems by Edgar Allan Poe.Plus finally ‘The Picture of Dorian Grey’ by Oscar Wilde recreated here by the brilliant Zesar. 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