Andrzej Sapkowski's The Witcher: Eternal Flame

A mimic steals more than appearances in this graphic novel adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski’s short story.

Geralt and Dandelion chance upon a merchant named Dainty, a halfling friend of the bard, when suddenly, another halfling bursts in—a mirror image of the merchant! The Dainty he had just been acquainted with begins to morph, revealing itself to be a doppler—a shapeshifter who had assumed Dainty’s life—and worse yet, squandered his coin! When the creature escapes, a wild chase begins that will reveal the doppler’s true talents, and have Geralt seeing double!

This graphic novel is the first in a series of adaptations from Sapkowski's acclaimed short story collection Sword of Destiny!

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

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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.

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• Typically 800-1000+ pages
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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