Fishin'

On a long, anticipation-filled walk to the fishing spot, a brother and sister dream of the catch they’ll bring home—until one small fish and one big feeling change everything.

"A radiant and wondrous story about how a single moment of connection can change our wildest dreams. Every page sings, surprises, and delights." --Andrea Wang, Newbery Honor-winning author of Watercress

"Fishin' is a quietly beautiful book about empathy and mercy: the kind a river teaches, slowly, to anyone willing to sit beside it. Elliott and Colón let a child arrive there on his own, without a lesson waiting at the end, and that is the rarest kind of respect a picture book can offer." --Jordan Scott, internationally acclaimed poet and author of I Talk Like a River

"Let's go fishin', you said. I want to catch a fish.
So, we walked through the woods to Jacobson's stream to catch a fish as big and as wild, you said, as your biggest and wildest dream."

With rods in hand and hearts set on reeling in the biggest fish, a sister leads her younger brother on a long walk to their fishing spot. Time stretches as they wait, the world settling into soft, patient rhythms around them. At last, a fish is caught—but in the stillness that follows, the younger brother pauses. Seeing the fish up close, he feels a flicker of something unexpected.

From award-winning creators David Elliott and Raul Colón and inspired by Elizabeth Bishop’s “The Fish”, here is a lyrical and poignant story about siblings in search of a fish only to discover that sometimes letting go is the most meaningful part of the journey.

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