Silver Surfer: The Infinity Gauntlet Omnibus

The Sentinel of the Spaceways plays a central role in Marvel’s greatest cosmic epic!

Thanos is back from the grave. Empowered and charged by Death herself to bring the universe to its knees, he sets out to gather the Infinity Stones, gems of ultimate power. The noble Silver Surfer is the only being capable of stopping the Mad Titan’s plan — but Thanos is a schemer, and even Galactus’ former herald may prove wanting in the face of such evil. It’s a race against time as the Surfer streaks across the cosmos on a mad dash to get to Earth and warn the heroes that Thanos has returned. But can they stop the Mad Titan from using the Infinity Gauntlet to wipe out half of all life across the cosmos? In the aftermath, the Surfer faces Midnight, the Inhumans, the Collector and the Guardians of the Galaxy! But how will he come face to face with Captain Mar-Vell?!

COLLECTING: Silver Surfer (1987) #34-66, Silver Surfer Annual (1988) #3-4, Thanos Quest (1990) #1-2, Infinity Gauntlet (1991) #1-6; material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #50, #69, #93-97

Written by Jim Starlin, Ron Marz & More

Penciled by Ron Lim, Todd Smith, Tom Raney, George Pérez & 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