STRIPWIRE PRESENTS

Tripwire takes a dive into its strip archive offering 100 pages of quality comic strips from the best in UK and US indie comics. Including shorts from the likes of Declan Shalvey (Alien, Deadpool), Roger Langridge (Fred The Clown, The Muppets), Brent Anderson (Astro City) and more, this volume also includes work never seen before like early strips from the likes of Frazer Irving (Batman, 2000AD) and a Sherlock Holmes and The Empire Builders The Gene Genie short in full colour drawn by Andy Bennett, only ever seen before in a UK magazine. Under a never seen before cover from Frazer Irving, this quality collection is like a who’s who of indie comics talent. Writers: Jasper Bark, Joshua Hale Fialkov, Marty Grosser, Matthew Kirscht, Roger Langridge, Joel Meadows, David Morris, Paul Neal, Declan Shalvey Artists: Brent Anderson, Andy Bennett,Kody Chamberlain, John Charles, Frazer Irving, Roger Langridge, Rob Moran, Andy Meanock, Tom Newell, Matthew Plog, Ian D Peterson, Declan Shalvey, Mike Walters, Lyndon Webb.

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