Starstruck: Old Proldiers Never Die

The wild, weird, and wonderfully unpredictable science-fiction epic continues now in a paperback edition, featuring digitally restored artwork and updated colors!

What’s an old proldier to do when his droid goes missing? Especially when she’s not just any droid, but an extremely rare pleasure droid who happens to be the spitting image of his long-lost love?

Harry Palmer has been a rebel, a mercenary, and more than a few things he’d probably rather forget. These days, he’s tending bar and trying to leave his past behind. But when Annie disappears, Harry is pulled into a dangerous search across Rec 97 a sprawling, planet-sized vacation station where trouble lurks around every corner and almost everyone has something to hide.

Following a trail of clues while dodging old enemies, new threats, and a pair of hard-drinking fem-fighters who frequent his bar, Harry soon discovers that finding Annie may mean confronting the one thing he’s spent years trying to escape: himself.

Is Annie’s abductor an old friend, a hidden enemy, or someone Harry never saw coming?

In Starstruck: Old Proldiers Never Die, the acclaimed science-fiction saga plunges deeper into its wildly inventive universe with a heady mix of action, mystery, dark humor, and deeply human drama.

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