Alter Ego

From the New York Times bestselling sibling duo behind The Last Tiger comes Free Wilma, a portal fantasy about a chronically ill teen who wakes up inside her favorite sci-fi series and must decide whether to follow the story she knows or write her own.

Wilma Oh has spent the last few years feeling trapped—by a severe chronic illness, the four walls of her bedroom, her own uncooperative body. Her only escape? The Reality Show, her favorite sci-fi series, which depicts a brutal, high-stakes world that’s basically Squid Game meets The Hunger Games in space.

Then the impossible happens, and Wilma wakes up inside The Reality Show universe.

She’s in the body of Kira, the story’s fearless hero…without Kira’s ruthless survival skills.

Armed with an obsessive encyclopedic knowledge of every plot twist, every alliance, and every death, Wilma is determined to stay alive by following the story beat for beat. But surviving this universe means making impossible choices—including killing to stay in the game.

And when Wilma’s actions begin to change the story, everything she thought she knew starts to unravel. The plot veers off course. The future becomes uncertain. And worst of all, Wilma finds herself falling not for the hero’s intended love interest, but for the story’s antagonist.

To survive, Wilma must do more than rewrite the ending. She has to let go of the story that once saved her—and choose her own.

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