Baby Garfield #3

Dog days of summer? More like the cat days of summer in these silly—and sometimes sandy—Baby Garfield adventures!

Pack your sunblock and shades! It’s time to catch a wave of synthetic nacho cheese as Garfield discovers the true meaning of relaxing at the beach (visiting the snack bar) in Baby Garfield’s First Beach Trip written by Jordan Morris (Youth Group), art by Thien Pham (Family Style).

But summer heat brings summer showers. Get your flashlights ready to join Garfield and Odie on a mission to save Jon from a zombie cat-napping in the slightly spooky, but always sweet Baby Garfield’s First Thunderstorm, written by Katie Cook (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Nothing Special), art by Jay Fosgitt (My Little Pony).

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