Flying Out

In this heartwrenching own voices debut, a girl on cusp of adulthood spends the summer in her old hometown, where she quickly bonds with a transmasculine local and, over the course of their friendship, realizes that they don't identify with the gender they were assigned at birth.

The world wants to put Mac in a box. But they just want to fly.

Mac has never been comfortable in her own skin. The performance of femininity has become frustratingly abrasive over the course of her teenage years, but the remarks that get lobbed at Mac when she transgresses the ways in which she's expected to act are almost as painful.

The summer before college, Mac decides to return to her hometown. There, she meets Fuse, a young transmasculine guy who dreams of being an airplane pilot. As the two quickly develop a bond, Fuse's brash and charming energy gives Mac the courage to take a bold first step in exploring their gender identity.

But as soon as Mac shaves off their hair, people start pushing back. And as the summer wears on, even Mac's friendship with Fuse is tested by burgeoning romantic feelings and a simmering class resentment.

Thoughtful and nuanced, yet also full of lighthearted charm, Flying Out is a generation-defining YA graphic novel debut that pulls no punches in exploring, and offers no simple answers to, the questions that arise when a young person realizes they're gender queer.

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