Bless Your Heart

How well do y’all know Southern culture? Find out with this trivia game from the editors of the award-winning magazine Garden & Gun.

• Join the party and prove your love of Southern life and culture with this trivia game, featuring 200 questions that cover such topics as: Travel & Places, Food & Drink, Sports & Culture, and Literature & Arts.
• Use the instruction booklet to set up a proper trivia night for two or more competitors and play in rounds for points. If you’d rather, the cards work just as well as conversation starters during cocktail hour, made possible by the included hosting tips and ten recipes for cocktails and party bites!
• Next time you throw a party, pour out some bourbon or sweet tea, then pull out this game to test the knowledge of the Southerners (or just Southern-lovers) among you.

For the folks who don’t do so well—bless their hearts.

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