X-MEN BY MARC GUGGENHEIM OMNIBUS

Prolific TV writer/producer Marc Guggenheim has a long history of writing the X-Men, and this omnibus collects his work on Marvel's mutants in its entirety!

From the teen mutants of YOUNG X-MEN to the A-list stars of X-MEN GOLD to the heroes of alternate presents and futures, Marc Guggenheim knows how to write the Children of the Atom! Now his various runs are collected in a single volume! In a dark time for Homo superior, Rockslide, Blindfold and Dust are alone and directionless — until Cyclops recruits them to hunt the new incarnation of the Brotherhood alongside other young mutants! On the Battleworld of SECRET WARS, the fight is on to save Genosha from X-Tinction! Kitty Pryde returns to the fold to lead the X-Men into a golden future — with Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Rachel Grey and Old Man Logan by her side! But will two of them finally tie the knot after years of will-they, won’t-they?! Plus: Discover how the dystopian world of the classic Days of Future Past came to be, and see how some of your favorite X-Men met their doom!

COLLECTING: Young X-Men (2008) 1-12, X-Men (2013) 18-22, X-Tinction Agenda (2015) 1-4, X-Men Prime (2017) 1, X-Men Gold (2017) 1-36, X-Men Blue (2017) 13-15, X-Men Gold Annual (2018) 1, X-Men: The Wedding Special (2018) 1, X-Men: Days of Future Past - Doomsday (2023) 1-4; X-Men: Manifest Destiny (2008) 3 (B story), X-Men: To Serve and Protect (2010) 3 (B story), Marvel Comics (2019) 1000 (The Rest of Your Life).

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