Star Trek: 60th Anniversary Special--The Deluxe Edition

Join Starfleet’s finest across every era in this monumental, must-have collector’s edition honoring 60 years of Star Trek storytelling.

This deluxe volume assembles the milestone Star Trek #400 and Star Trek #500 issues—each packed with star-spanning adventure and franchise-defining moments—plus an all-new 60th Anniversary Special featuring never-before-seen tales from the creative minds behind your favorite characters and captains including Mike McMahan, Brian Michael Bendis, David Walker, Meghan Camarena, Dana Gould, Ryan North, Chris Fenoglio, Christopher Cantwell, David Baker, and David Gerrold. With art by the Escorza Brothers, Mari Rolin, Megan Levens, Derek Charm, Mike and Laura Allred, Isaac Sánchez, Michael Gaydos, Nicole Goux, and JP Buzio.

From Kirk to Picard, Janeway to Burnham, Seven to Sisko, this celebration unites generations of heroes in a single, oversized keepsake worthy of any captain’s ready room. Rare stories, legendary creators, and the promise of the final frontier—all in one stellar edition.

For fans old and new, this is the ultimate anniversary voyage. Engage!

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