Superman Emperor Joker The Deluxe Edition

Written by Jeph Loeb, J. M. Dematteis, Mark Schultz, and Joe Kelly Art by Ed McGuinness, Mike S. Miller, Doug Mahnke, Duncan Rouleau, and Others Somehow, Batman's greatest nemesis, The Joker, has received the power to reshape reality according to his own mad whims. This world is now defined by chaos and death, Metropolis's greatest superhero is Bizarro, and billionaire industrialist Lois Lane is... bald? Writers Jeph Loeb, J. M. DeMatteis, Mark Schultz, and Joe Kelly join with artists Ed McGuinness, Mike S. Miller, Duncan Rouleau, Scott McDaniel, and more to present a twisted vision of a world under the rule of Emperor Joker. This deluxe edition collects Superman #160-161, Adventures of Superman #582-583, Action Comics #769-770, Superman: The Man of Steel #104-105, and Superman: Emperor Joker #1 and features a brand-new cover by McGuinness and a new introduction by Loeb!

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