Crow & Shadow

In a city ruled by ruthless wizards, an honorable thief and his irreverent raven companion land in the center of a conspiracy when they become the unlikely protectors of a woman everyone wants dead, in this first book of a rollicking fantasy adventure series.

My name is Silas Tuck, but they call me Shadow. I’m a fine tracker, a miserably poor thief, and I always work alone. Except for Crow, that is.

But I’ve got Crow, and Crow’s got me, and together we can sometimes get through things no one else has a chance to survive.

The Syndicate wizards who hired us for this last job were down to their final candidates since everyone else turned up dead.

This time, even though we made it out alive and rescued a girl who tried to stab me, everything still went to the Seven Hells.

Now the Syndicate wants the girl, they want me dead, and there’s absolutely nowhere to run. They also burned down my house and all of Crow’s romance books, so he’s not happy.

Things look a little grim, and everyone’s telling me we’re going to be dead soon, which is depressing. But they don’t know what Crow’s like when he’s really annoyed . . .

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

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• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

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• 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