Effin' Birds: 100 Postcards

Send humorous messages to your loved ones or insult your enemies with this box of 100 postcards that pairs artwork of highly distinguished birds with the dirtiest words in the English language.

Thanks to bestselling author Aaron Reynolds' translations of the inner monologues of North American birds, our understanding of these magnificent animals has grown tenfold. It turns out that every squawk, chirp, and crow was either an expletive-ridden gripe or a jab that would make your grandmother blush. Now, the musings of our avian overlords are immortalized in Effin’ Birds: 100 Postcards.

Each of the fifty snarky designs repeats once, so that you have plenty of postcards to send or save. Whether you’re mailing rude messages to loved ones, ornithologists, and elected officials, or simply saving the artwork to use as gift tags, in craft projects, or lord knows what else, this is exactly the box of postcards you need right effin’ now.

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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• 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

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
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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