PS ARTBOOKS PRESENTS CLASSIC SCIENCE FICTION COMICS VOL. 10

PS ARTBOOKS PRESENTS CLASSIC SCIENCE FICTION COMICS HC VOLUME 10 TARA along with her friends Malo and Robin are unjustly forced into exile from Earth, so they take refuge in Phantom Haven on Venus, the headquarters of Haneesh and his ‘Brotherhood of Space’. Although they are wanted by the authorities as space pirates, they are unofficially recognized as heroic ‘Robin Hood’ type of characters, battling injustice and corrupt government officials such as Daro Dallas of Mars. The people of Earth begin to recognize her as their champion. TARA is a fine sword fighter and carries an ‘Atom Sword’ which can fire a short blast of atomic energy. Combined with her leadership skills and tactical cunning and her ability to hypnotize opponents – they travel the Solar System in the Space Rover!Captain Dick Devens volunteers to travel a thousand years into the future for 24 hours but gets stuck in the 30th Century - bringing only his bullet-proof suit, some weapons and a helicopter, Dick must survive the Venusians and other alien attacking the city of Futuria! By Alex Schomburg and Gene Fawcette.

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