George Goodwin & the Poisoned Path

Dragons, once again, descend on the mountains of West Virginia, ready to destroy and devour all around--unless a brave troop of Scouts can stop them--in Book 2 of the explosive Order of the Dragon Slayer series, a bold, modern reimagining of the world’s most legendary dragon slayer, St. George.

The World Scout Jamboree is here! Which means George Goodwin and his troop will get to spend two whole weeks at the Summit Betchel Reserve campgrounds with 50,000 scouts from all around world. George is more than ready for this summer to be an adventure of a lifetime--one that's filled with ziplines, archery, swimming, and other normal camp activities and doesn't involve fighting for the lives in his town like his last camping trip!

But when a powerful corporation unveils their new dragon exhibit on site--with the skeleton of the dragon George slayed as its central piece--he and his friends begin to question everything they thought they knew about slaying dragons.

Unsure what to believe about himself or his mission as a member of the Order of the Dragon Slayer, George must step into a role he never wanted: leading a new order of dragon slayers into battle… even if the world they are trying to save stands against them.

Full of more unexpected thrills, rebellious hope, and laugh-out-loud humor, New York Times bestselling authors Candace Lee and Eric Newman deliver another blazing adventure starring an unlikely hero who’s about to become the next great legend.

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