Silver Surfer Epic Collection: Temptation

Cosmic adventures of the Silver Surfer collected for the first time!

The Sentinel of the Spaceways returns to Earth with sad news for the Fantastic Four about the death of Nova and faces the flaming-mad fury of a grief-stricken Human Torch! But soon the Surfer and the FF must join forces to face shocking enemies beneath Monster Island! What does all that have to do with the Hulk?! Life takes a happy turn when the Surfer and Nova are reunited! As they return to the stars, will he finally pledge his soul to her? Or will Norrin Radd’s hopes of happiness be shattered once again? Things won’t get any better when he returns to Zenn-La to find Shalla-Bal in the arms of another! His torment too much to bear, he turns to Galactus, but will the World-Eater grant him his wish to be the Silver Surfer no more? If he won’t, maybe Doctor Doom will.

COLLECTING: Silver Surfer (1987) #93-110, material from Cosmic Powers Unlimited (1995) #1

Written by: Ron Marz, Michael Friedman, Mike Lackey & Glenn Greenberg

Penciled by: Tom Grindberg, Scot Eaton, Jim Hall, Tom Morgan, John Buscema & More

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