Thunderbolts Epic Collection: Criminal Intent

Continuing the ultimate redemption arc of Marvel’s villains turned heroes!

The Thunderbolts are no more! Now Captain America leads the Redeemers! And one of them, the young hero Charcoal, reaches a breaking point when his father returns as part of the Secret Empire! Then, after 25 years, the third pod opens and a surprise character makes his debut, decades in the making! But when Graviton returns, with Moonstone by his side, the Redeemers won’t be enough — unless Citizen V can convince the pardoned Thunderbolts to jeopardize everything they worked to achieve and enter the fray! A fateful decision may come at great cost for Hawkeye and Songbird — and open up a whole new world of trouble for their fellow T-bolts! Plus: Citizen V and the V-Battalion, descendants of the heroes of the Golden Age, fight to bring everlasting peace to the planet Earth!

COLLECTING: Thunderbolts (1997) #53-63, Citizen V and the V-Battallion (2001) #1-3, Citizen V and the V-Battallion: The Everlasting (2002) #1-4

Written by: Fabian Nicieza & Michael Barreiro

Penciled by: Patch Zircher, Mark Bagley, Michael Ryan, Lewis LaRosa & Jose Kleber de Moura Jr.

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