SILVERHAWKS VOL. 1

WINGS OF SILVER — AND NERVES OF STEEL! When deadly mob boss Mon*Star escapes from Penal Planet 10, he’s got a lot of people to take revenge upon — and right at the top of the list is Commander Stargazer, the grizzled space cop who originally took him down. Now, in order to recapture Mon*Star and his gang of super-criminals, Stargazer must reactivate his famed strike force of bionically enhanced law enforcers — the SilverHawks! Engineered to be the first line of defense against the Limbo Galaxy’s most ruthless agents of chaos, the SilverHawks slid into obsolescence during Mon*Star’s long incarceration. With his return, a new generation of cyborg warriors — including Quicksilver, Bluegrass, Hotwing, Steelwill, Steelheart, and The Copper Kidd — will face the ultimate trial by fire! The superstar creative team of writer ED BRISSON and artist GEORGE KAMBADAIS open up an all-new entry in the legendary case files of the Federal Interplanetary Force with SilverHawks Vol. 1: Partly Metal, Partly Real. Collecting issues #1-5 of their acclaimed series, this beautifully polished volume includes a complete cover gallery featuring the finest artwork in known space!

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