BIG BOOK OCTOBER GIRL VOL. 1

The trouble with believing things is that they have an annoying habit of turning out not to be true… 18-year-old Autumn Ackerman grew up believing in magic and fairies and happy endings, but now, with her high school graduation on the horizon, she’s not sure what to believe in anymore. Her father walked out on her 13th birthday, leaving her mom to raise Autumn on her own, and she doesn’t know how she could ever afford to go to college if she can even get into one. The only future she sees for herself is spending the rest of her life working behind the counter of her small town’s coffee shop and wishing the world could be as magical as she’d thought it was when she was a little girl. And then, while taking out the garbage at work one night, Autumn suddenly finds herself reunited with her childhood imaginary friend, Barnaby, and her entire life is turned upside down. Drawn into the world of mysterious creatures known as the Night Folk, Autumn will face the terrifying Mr. Balloon, uncover long buried family secrets, and discover the hidden truth about herself and the world. With her friends Robyn and Evan, a tragic young man who inherited the local bookstore, Autumn has to not just navigate this magical new world, but try to survive it. Collecting the first three books in the critically acclaimed graphic novel series by writer and artist Matthew Dow Smith (DC’S Misfits of Magic, Amelia Shadows) with 30 pages of all new material.

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