Bound by His Touch

Two brothers, with very different approaches to romance, reunite with their lost loves and find themselves pushed to confront longstanding secrets.

When it comes to love, De’Maceo “Maceo” Perkins has no clue what it is, having never felt it from anyone other than his brother. Love is a foreign concept until he meets Saiyah Brady. Saiyah is 17 years old, four years Maceo’s senior. Everything about her makes him love her, even when his heart is telling him no. But when an unfortunate line is crossed, Maceo makes one of the hardest decisions in his life.

De’Marrion “Mario” Perkins has always been open to love. Erian loves Mario and would do anything for him. But when her insecurities start creeping into their relationship. Mario does everything to prove that he isn’t like that, but Erian can’t see past it. With the drama and trauma in their lives, taking place back-to-back, it causes a rift that doesn’t seem to be coming together anytime soon.

Years have passed since the two couples have seen each other, and everything that once was, isn’t anymore. With the couples reuniting, they realize that things aren’t the same. While life for De’Maceo and De’Marrion has been good. The secret that they have been holding on to for the last six years could destroy their entire existence if anyone were to find out. Living a double life can be hectic, but they’ve maintained, with the women in their lives coming back. The two find themselves keeping more secrets until they can’t keep them anymore.

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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• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• 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