Strange Tales

Halloween horrors haunt some of Marvel’s greatest heroes!

When Nico Minoru and her girlfriend Karolina Dean join friends Teddy Altman and Billy Kaplan for a rousing round of the RPG Hoosegows and Hydras, one wrong dice roll leads to goblins materializing in real life — and her friends all disappearing! Nico is left running through NYC’s streets with a very real dragon hot on her tail. Desperate for help, she finds herself at the Scarlet Witch’s Last Door. Will these two witches find the missing heroes and piece together how this board game came to life, or will their adventure end in a critical loss? Find out — along with Doctor Strange, Ghost-Spider, Shuri and…the Hulk?! Plus: Run out of town by angry villagers, Werewolf by Night and Man-Thing hit the road with monster hunter extraordinaire Elsa Bloodstone on their trail! And when the chilling grip of the ancient Darkhold threatens the Marvel Universe, it’s up Doctor Strange and Ironheart to save the day — along with whatever aid they can find along the way!

COLLECTING: Strange Tales (2025) 1-4, Beastly Buddies Infinity Comic (2024) 1-10, Marvel Chillers (2020) 1-4

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