Star Wars Legends: The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1

Tales exploring a pivotal era of Star Wars history find the Republic rocked by war!

As the galaxy descends into conflict, Separatists target the Republic’s crucial cloning facility — and only a squadron of Starfighters and a battalion of Jedi-led clone troopers stand in the way! Meanwhile, Naboo — home of Padmé Amidala — is the next Separatist target! How will General Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker react as the Clone Wars begin? While the battle rages, Mace Windu struggles to reunite the divided Jedi! Peacemaker Shaak Ti goes on the offensive! Aayla Secura heads undercover! Yoda holds the fate of a world in his hands! And Count Dooku pulls all the strings! Anakin finds himself behind enemy lines alongside a Tusken Raider turned Jedi! But where is Obi-Wan? Perhaps Dark Jedi Asajj Ventress has the answer! Meanwhile, pirates plague Senator Bail Organa, and Quinlan Vos infiltrates Count Dooku’s inner circle. All that, plus Darth Maul lives!

COLLECTING: Star Wars: Republic (2002) #49-67, Star Wars: Jedi - Mace Windu (2003) #1, Star Wars: Jedi - Shaak Ti (2003) #1, Star Wars: Jedi - Aayla Secura (2003) #1, Star Wars: Jedi - Count Dooku (2003) #1, Star Wars: Jedi - Yoda (2004) #1, Star Wars: Darth Maul - Death Sentence (2012) #1-4; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #14, 19, 22; Star Wars Visionaries (2005)

Written by: John Ostrander, W. Haden Blackman, Scott Allie, Jeremy Barlow & More

Penciled by: Jan Duursema, Stephen Thompson, Tomás Giorello, Brian Ching, Hoon, Brandon Badeaux, Bruno Redondo & 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