RETIREMENT PLAN #1 (ONE SHOT)

New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (BRZRKR) and superstar artist Juan José Ryp (WOLVERINE) combine their powers to unleash a brutal new over-sized blockbuster. Chris Tracey is a highly-trained Soviet sleeper agent embedded deep within the midwestern United States. It's been 40 years since his deployment and with the collapse of the USSR, he's given up on ever receiving activation orders. Just as well. He's focused on other things, like getting his poetry anthology published. But when Russia loses their last undercover agent in the field, sixty-five-year-old Chris Tracey is all they have left. With a deadly mission waiting for him in Austin, it's time for Chris to finally AWAKEN. Waking up is the easy part. The hard part is remembering what comes next. He’s a little rusty…

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