Dog Days

Best friends (and dogs!) Mia and Willow share the peaks and the potholes that come with friendship in the first volume in a funny and addictive middle grade graphic novel series.

Mia and Willow are dogs and best friends and they’d have it no other way—but Mia's giant crush on a skateboarding cat named Jesse is ruining Willow's life! The two buddies come together and apart as all BFFs do--riding bikes, complaining about homework, eating ice cream, and getting up to all kinds of hijinks. In fourteen delightful bite-size chapters drawn in comics-style panels, Dog Days is a new graphic novel series perfect for ages 8-12. It features Claudia Boldt's quirky unique art style and characters in interconnected stories. Cheeky chapter titles and ridiculous situations make for laughs on every page. Kids will relate to Mia and Willow as they take on the trials of tweendom—together!

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