Art of Over the Garden Wall: Expanded Edition

This is a definitive celebration of the artistry behind the Emmy Award–winning animated series!

Featuring brand-new cover art, an expanded final chapter, and never-before-collected material spanning comics, collectibles, and creator insights, this edition is an essential volume for fans of animation, illustration, and timeless storytelling.

You’ve been asking for 10 years. Now it’s time to venture back into The Unknown.

Art of Over the Garden Wall: Expanded Edition revisits the iconic Emmy Award–winning animated series with a new cover, design, and more than thirty new pages, creating the absolute guide into Patrick McHale’s autumnal masterpiece. Updated from the original 2017 edition, this hardcover features a new cover from Over the Garden Wall art director Nick Cross and an addendum including cast interviews, artwork from the BOOM! Studios comic series, concept designs from Mondo’s collectible figures, and photography and preproduction art from a wide range of the records and delights created to honor the show’s legacy since the first edition was published.

With a new foreword by Gravity Falls creator Alex Hirsch, this expanded edition offers fans and animation lovers the essential behind-the-scenes tour into Over the Garden Wall.

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