Bear Wakes Up

In her hilarious author/illustrator debut, Lisa Chow introduces a charming bear who will delight children and adults alike as he experiences winter for the first time.

When a troop of awfully loud children stomp through the woods outside his home, Bear is woken up before he’s done hibernating. And, wow, does the world look different! Bear has never experienced winter before, so he has never seen snow before. He has never seen naked trees before. And he has never seen his food trapped in the river before. It is a total catastrophe! Bear does what anyone does when confronted with a new and shocking situation—he PANICS. But when ignoring the problem doesn’t help, Bear begins to find a way to face the incomprehensible. And maybe he’ll find a few things to like about his new, snowy and sparkly world.

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.

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Omnibus

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• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

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• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

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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