Dungeons & Dragons Host Tower Escape

Escape the Host Tower of the Arcane in this humorous illustrated pick-your-own-path adventure story from Ennie award-winning artist Bodie Hartley.

You’re a frog named Gort, plucked from your swamp and brought to the Host Tower of the Arcane, where a rather unkind wizard has been using you in her magical experiments. Or at least you were…and she was…until she absolutely botched a spell and accidentally swapped your bodies, exploding the entire laboratory in the process.

Your frog body is no more, but you're still a frog at heart and want nothing more than to escape the tower and get back to your favorite swamp. You peek out into the hall and see a crowd of wizards passing by.…What will you do?

Featuring fun and quirky full-color illustrations of each situation and choice, Dungeons & Dragons Host Tower Escape is the perfect pick-your-path story for D&D fans. Faced with dozens of choices, you’ll find yourself escaping humorous disaster at every step, embarking on side quests as you explore each comical ending.

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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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

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• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

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

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• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

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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