Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Mirage Years Omnibus, Vol. 1

Collect the issues from the Mirage series, including both Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, short stories, and miniseries in deluxe oversize hardcovers!

This compendium series will collect Tales of the TMNT, Vol. 1 #1–7, Tales of the TMNT, Vol. 2 #1–11, the Tales of Leonardo: Blind Sight miniseries, plus several short stories all in their original black and white, into four massive books that every fan of the Turtles will want on their shelves! These issues contain work from co-creators Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman as well as contributions from creators Jim Lawson, Steve Murphy, Rick Remender, Dario Brizuela, Dan Berger, and more.

Volume 1 collects Tales of the TMNT Vol. 1 #1–7, “Survival Game,” the untitled Nobody story, “Spinal Tapped,” Tales of the TMNT Vol. 2 #1–11, and Tales of Leonardo: Blind Sight #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