TERMINATOR VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL 2027 #1 (ONE SHOT)

A Terminator Valentine's Day Special - in January? ! That's right, we're getting this one out the door early in time for your reading pile come Valentine's Day 2027! Featuring the Dynamite Debut of writer DAN WATTERS (MASK, Nightwing), and illustrated by PASQUALE QUALANO (Blue Falcon and Dyno-Mutt, Red Sonja) , this is a love story unlike any other: Jack and Jill met at work. They had one of those fairytale romances, a whirlwind of love. Even though they've been married a year, they can't keep their hands off each other. Until sometime last week. Suddenly Jill noticed that Jack barely looks at her anymore, never mind tries to touch her. He's become single-mindedly obsessed with work - with the upcoming project they're both working on: Cyberdyne's first surveillance satellite, scheduled to launch on February 14th, 1987.Featuring a trio of covers by heavyweights artists: BJORN BARENDS, FRANCESCO MATTINA, and STUART SAYGER, this special issue features 30 amazing pages of art and story!

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)

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• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

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• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

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• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
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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