FUTURE IS ****** #13

AN ALL-NEW STORYLINE! AN ALL-NEW VILLAIN! AN ALL-NEW JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG COVER! Black Mountain confronts an enemy they can’t merely fight. This time, they’ll need to infiltrate a deadly cult and put their souls on the line to survive! Get ready to put your perception of reality to the ultimate test! KEY SELLING POINTS • The SIXTY-ISSUE series begins its THIRD ARC! We’re just getting started! • A new arc means an all-new cover by Jae Lee & June Chung featuring characters no one has seen before! • New York Times Bestseller FRED VAN LENTE (Deadpool vs. The Punisher, Marvel Zombies) kicks off his most surreal storyline yet! • Interior Artist Ennio Bufi returns! • Learn to be a hacker with even more Capture the Flag challenges in each and every issue! • TWENTY-FOUR PAGES OF STORY FOR ONLY $4.04! TELL YOUR FRIENDS! RETAILERS - Also Available: Variant COVER B by Ennio Bufi, and a value-priced 10-COPY BUNDLE of the Jae Lee & June Chung Covers!

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