Scarlet Witch: Witches' Road

The Witches’ Road is long — and full of dangers for the Scarlet Witch!

Witchcraft is broken, and Wanda Maximoff must embark on a globe-trotting journey to fix it — with Agatha Harkness as her spectral guide! The Scarlet Witch’s quest that takes her from Manhattan’s back alleys to the Greek Isles to the Irish countryside. Wanda will face myths and legends, combat curses and discover there’s more to her complex family history than she knew. But will the powerful mage called the Emerald Warlock be friend or foe? And even as witchcraft is pieced back together, Wanda must discover who shattered it in the first place! The Scarlet Witch aids broken-hearted hero Le Peregrine and seeks help from young witch the Wu — but things won’t be easy when Wanda encounters her brother, Pietro!

COLLECTING: Scarlet Witch (2016) #1-15, Doctor Strange: The Last Days of Magic (2016) #1 (The Wu)

Written by: James Robinson

Penciled by: Vanesa R. Del Rey, Marco Rudy, Steve Dillon, Chris Visions, Javier Pulido, Marguerite Sauvage, Annie Wu, Tula Lotay, Joëlle Jones, Kei Zama, Leila Del Luca, Annapaola Martello, Jonathan Marks, Shawn Crystal & Mike Perkins

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