TANKERS VS ANCIENT ALIENS # 3 (OF 4)

New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (SUPERMAN ‘78) joins forces with Eisner Award-winning artist David Lapham (STRAY BULLETS) and industry powerhouse Jonathan Marks Barravecchia (BEAR VIKING PIRATE QUEEN) to unleash grisly carnage in the penultimate issue of this bone-crushing blockbuster that will change the face of science-fiction comics forever. BORN TO A DEAD PLANET! Forged in the unforgiving icy wastes of a barren eyeball planet, two rival intelligent species duel for control of their harsh domain. Battle-hardened in the celestial crucible of galaxy-spanning civil war, a new dominant species emerges – a hyper-intelligent alien race that takes to the stars in the hopes of finding new worlds to colonize in the far-flung black. But out in the farthest reaches of space they meet an existential threat, an enemy with the power to consume all life as we know it. Facing down utter annihilation against a universal apex predator, a convoy of alien soldiers ship out across the galaxy to prepare for the coming onslaught, sending a scouting party armed to the teeth hurtling towards Earth…and straight to the Tankers.

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)

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• 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