Familiar Magic

In this new comic hybrid from the award-winning creator of the Dragonbreath and Hamster Princess series, a group of animal assistants work their tails off to keep a magical city running!

Tourists flock to the magical city of Mandragora to see important witches and wizards and their animal familiars. But it’s not easy being a familiar, especially for Rattagan the rat! First of all, there’s a surprising amount of scrubbing to do. Second of all, Rattagan’s forgetful old wizard keeps confusing his spells and calling Rattagan by the wrong name. Rattagan has resigned himself to an embarrassing, dreary life—until a feisty guinea pig named Hester moves in next door and stirs things up. When Rattagan’s wizard gets himself in trouble, Hester might be the perfect partner to help Rattagan save the day.

Featuring Ursula Vernon’s signature wit and action-packed illustrations by Meggie Johnson, this is a rollicking adventure through a touristy world of magic.

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