YOUNGBLOOD #1 (2025)

The Blood is back! Creator Rob Liefeld returns to write and draw the comic that started it all. The Team is summoned to a crisis in the Pacific as a mysterious vessel appears and a deadly nemesis is revealed!

/ Early praise for Youngblood (2025): "Comics as a whole are better off when there's a Rob Liefeld Youngblood comic on the stands. Rob always brings the fast-paced high octane action spectacle you're looking for but I love that there's always some kind of new idea or innovation present in everything he does. If this series isn't on your pull list, you must like dull comics so I can't help you. Why are you reading this? " - Robert Kirkman , Invincible, The Walking Dead “Rob’s Youngblood is back where it belongs in every conceivable way, including the top of my reading pile. BADROCK FOR LIFE. ” - Geoff Johns , Geiger, Doomsday Clock “Wall-to-wall Youngblood action! ! This isn’t nostalgia, it’s not a remake or a '90s throwback-this is one of comics’ all-time most explosive talents, showing the rest of us what pure adrenaline looks like on the page. In case you forgot. ” - Tony Fleecs , Local Man, Stray Dogs, Feral

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