Elly's Plate

Here’s how to make plants the center of every meal. We’re talking veg-centric main courses with main character energy.

From decadent and delicious plant-based lasagna with creamy béchamel sauce, to hot honey halloumi burgers and lemon drizzle cookies. This is big flavor, without compromise, and guilt-free eating that benefits you and the planet.

We all want to incorporate more plants into our diets and know that variety is key when it comes to our health – but every meal doesn’t need to be super-loaded, super-food salad when what you’re really craving is a bowl of steamy pulled “pork” noodles.

With a background in plant-based recipe development, Elly Smart aka @ellysplate has some of the smartest tricks for incorporating highly nutritious ingredients into your diet without you even noticing. She is a champion of flavor and each recipe is protein-packed and balanced for ultimate vegan comfort. Featuring over 75 main course dishes to take you through the week from 10 minute dinners to plant-centric, dinner party centerpieces.

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