Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Urban Legends Omnibus

Read the entire Image Comics TMNT run (a.k.a. TMNT Volume 3) in the original black and white, in one collection, for the first time!

Join creators Gary Carlson and Frank Fosco as they take the Heroes in a Half-Shell on some of their most amazing, dangerous, and bizarre adventures ever! Issues #1–23 were originally released from 1996 to 1999, but the series stopped before it could be completed. In 2020, IDW commissioned Carlson and Fosco to properly close out this long-beloved storyline! Now, the entire 26-issue epic is collected in black and white for the first time, including the final three issues, which were only available in color when originally published! Also included are two short stories completed for the 30th and 35th anniversary issues, "Rest in Pieces" and "Downtime."

To kick off this action-packed series, the TMNT are attacked in their lair by a group of cyborgs led by a mysterious female ninja named Pimiko. When the smoke clears, the villains have escaped with Master Splinter and Donatello as their captives. Can Raph, Leo, and Mikey save the day?

Long unavailable in its original black and white, and unfinished, now is your chance to pick up the complete story in this all-new edition!

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