Wiccan: Witches' Road

Back on Earth, Billy Kaplan takes a fateful journey down the Witches’ Road!

In the wake of IMPERIAL, Wiccan and Hulkling return home — but nothing can ever be easy for Marvel’s favorite former space emperors! Because with Teddy grievously wounded, it’s up to Billy to save the love of his life — even if it means making a deal with a dark witch! But which witch? What are their goals? And what chaos will follow when Wiccan embarks on his terrible, twisting quest? As Billy’s journey on the Witches’ Road begins, the ripple effects will be felt far and wide — and the Avengers become aware of magical mischief spreading across the globe! And one of Earth’s Mightiest — Storm, the Weather Goddess herself — might have some thoughts about tampering with elementals.

COLLECTING: Wiccan: Witches’ Road (2025) #1-5, Wiccan & Hulkling: Raid of Ultron (2026) #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