Ultimate Fantastic Four Epic Collection: God War

The reimagined FF goes cosmic!

Seed Nineteen — a bizarre name for the most bizarre characters ever to enter the Fantastic Four’s lives: Threshold, Fountain, Magnificent Brute and Dreamcatcher. These incredible entities hold the key to a cosmic conflict that has raged for untold millennia and now involves our quarrelsome quartet! Then, those closest to the FF are drawn back through time as a lure to get the foursome to follow. And what awaits them in the year 1483 is a man with a quest to transform the world — literally. Meet the alchemist supreme: Diablo! The macabre Mole Man returns, and Reed Richards’ attempts to create a Cosmic Cube cause him to pierce the barriers of a hundred universes. What falls through is the keeper of the Power Cosmic: the Silver Surfer! Plus: When Cerebro is stolen — and the trail points directly at the government’s premier think tank, the Baxter Building — the X-Men come calling…and they aren’t happy!

COLLECTING: Ultimate Fantastic Four (2003) #33-46, Ultimate Fantastic Four Annual (2005) #2, Ultimate X-Men/Fantastic Four (2005) #1, Ultimate Fantastic Four/X-Men (2006) #1

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