PS ARTBOOKS PRESENTS CLASSIC SCI FI GALE ALLEN & FUTURA VOL. 11

PS ARTBOOKS PRESENTS CLASSIC SCI FI GALE ALLEN & FUTURA HC VOLUME 11GALE ALLEN – PLANET COMICS #4 - #25 April 1940 – July 1943? FUTURA – PLANET COMICS #43 - #48 July 1946 – May 1947 Gale Allen was a Venusian princess, the direct descendant of King Rogert who was the first human to land on Venus. Gale went on to become an agent of the Universal Space Patrol, and traveled throughout the galaxy fighting injustice. She held the rank of captain and she commanded a team called the Girl Squadron (or more formally, The 40th Women's Space Battalion), entirely comprised of female pilots and soldiers. Gale's headquarters was in Vanam, the canalled capital of Venus. Allen's primary nemesis in her early career was Prince Blaga Daru, a tyrant who nearly conquered the Earth and wanted Gale for his mate. Marcia Reynolds was a second-grade technical secretary, with only a norm-plus rating on the intelligence quota, energo-efficiency and mating potential. In other words, she was a very average human girl. That was, until she was abducted by the Brain-Lords of Cymradia, and became Specimen Nine of Project: Survival, the Cymradians determined that she had great potential, describing her as a "prize of prizes" and giving her the lab name, Futura. She proved to be a courageous fighter, successfully managing to rally the other test subjects against the Cymradians, and escaped, as much of the planet of Cymradia was buried in hot magma from a geyser. After her escape from Cymradia, Futura fell into trouble with a number of space pirates, including Yrina and Omma, and Captain Blargo, the Lawless.

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