Wolverine: The Return Of Weapon X Omnibus

The longest-running WOLVERINE series concludes in suitably savage fashion!

The shadow of Weapon X once again falls over Wolverine! It begins with a series of unsettling dreams, but Logan’s nightmares soon become reality. Imprisoned and accused of killing a senator, Wolverine is “rescued” by the resurrected Weapon X Program — but what is its goal, and what is the disturbing secret of its new Director? Wolverine faces a martial-arts master with a fetish for death and an obsession to become “the best there is;” battles his way through a bloody Madripoor tournament featuring some of the deadliest fighters in the Marvel Universe; deals with the threats of Bloodscream, Mauvais, the Wendigo and his undead former mentor Ogun; and battles some of his deadliest deadly enemies — including the terrifying trio of Sabretooth, Lady Deathstrike and Omega Red! Plus: A gruesome slugfest with the Punisher! A pair of encounters with Wolverine’s old sparring partner the Hulk! And the story they said could never be told: the game-changing origin of Wolverine!

COLLECTING: Wolverine (1988) #159-189, Wolverine Annual 2000-2001, Wolverine: The Origin (2001) #1-6, Wolverine/Hulk (2002) #1-4, Punisher (2001) #16-17, Hulk/Wolverine: Six Hours (2003) #1-4, Wolverine/Doop (2003) #1-2

Written by: Frank Tieri, Matt Nixon, Daniel Way, Paul Jenkins, Sam Kieth, Garth Ennis, Bruce Jones, Peter Milligan & more

Penciled by: Sean Chen, Mark Texeira, Dan Fraga, Ethan Van Sciver, Jorge Pereira Lucas, Terry Dodson, John McCrea, Staz Johnson, Jorge Santamaria, Matthew Marsilla, Andy Kubert, Sam Kieth, Darick Robertson, Scott Kolins, Darwyn Cooke & 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)

• 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