Thunderbolts: Dark Reign Omnibus

A dark era for the ever-changing Thunderbolts!

In the aftermath of CIVIL WAR, the country has lost faith in its heroes — and it’s ready to put its faith in monsters! As Norman Osborn assembles his new team of Thunderbolts, Songbird and Moonstone must learn how to work alongside vicious killers like Bullseye and Venom! And the Skrull Secret Invasion might be just the opportunity Osborn has been waiting for to take his plans to the next level! A whole new squad includes Yelena Belova, the Irredeemable Ant-Man and the Ghost — but when Deadpool targets Norman Osborn, which side will the unpredictable Thunderbolts take? Plus: solo adventures of key members, including the mysterious Penance! And a super-villain fight club turns the T-bolts concept on its head!

COLLECTING: Thunderbolts (1997) #76-81, 110-143; Thunderbolts: Desperate Measures (2007); Thunderbolts: Breaking Point One-Shot (2007); Thunderbolts: International Incident One-Shot (2008); Thunderbolts: Reason in Madness One-Shot (2008); Penance: Relentless (2007) #1-5; Deadpool (2008) #8-9; Secret Warriors (2009) #7-9; material from Civil War: Choosing Sides (2006), Civil War: The Initiative (2007)

Written by Andy Diggle, Warren Ellis, Christos Gage, Rick Remender, Jeff Parker, Paul Jenkins, Daniel Way, Jonathan Hickman, John Arcudi & More
Penciled by Mike Deodato Jr., Fernando Blanco, Roberto De La Torre, Bong Dazo, Miguel Angel Sepulveda, Mahmud Asrar, Wellington Alves, Steve Lieber, Brian Denham, Ben Oliver, Paul Gulacy, Paco Medina, Alessandro Vitti, Francisco Ruiz-Velasco & More

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

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• 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