Ultimate Universe: Invasion Box Set Slipcase

The ULTIMATE entry point to the UNIVERSE everyone’s talking about.

This box set collects the groundbreaking first volumes of Marvel’s Ultimate Universe — the blockbuster line-wide relaunch that’s taken the industry by storm.

Inside, you’ll find:

Ultimate Invasion
By Jonathan Hickman & Bryan Hitch
The Maker plots to ensure that Earth’s Mightiest Heroes never become heroes at all — and then he can reshape a defenseless universe into exactly what he wants it to be!

Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 1: Married With Children
By Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto & David Messina
The world needs a hero: Step forward, Peter Parker! But this older, wiser web-slinger must balance his costumed duties with his responsibilities as a husband and a father!

Ultimate X-Men Vol. 1: Fears and Hates
By Peach Momoko
In Japan, urban legends have sprung to life, bringing unusual new powers with them. Meet Armor, Maystorm and a new group of X-Men — the likes of which you’ve never seen before!

Ultimate Black Panther Vol. 1: Peace and War
By Bryan Hill, Stefano Caselli & Carlos Nieto
As Khonshu and Ra expand their control of the African continent, the lone bulwark against them — the isolated nation of Wakanda — will send forth its champion…its king: the Black Panther!

Ultimates Vol. 1: Fix the World
By Deniz Camp, Jonathan Hickman, Juan Frigeri, Phil Noto & Stefano Caselli
Tony Stark, A.K.A. Iron Lad, has begun building a network of super-powered heroes to restore freedom and free will to a world ruled from the shadows! Together, they are the Ultimates!

Ultimate Wolverine Vol. 1: The Winter Soldier
By Christopher Condon, Alessandro Cappuccio & Alex Lins
To maintain control of their corner of the world, Magik, Colossus and Omega Red deploy their most lethal weapon: the Winter Soldier! But who is the man behind the mask…with the claws?

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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