Haunted House Wants to Scare (Beware!)

In this funny, rhyming picture book, a haunted house becomes a home when a new family moves in—a perfect Halloween read-aloud!

The ceilings crawl with spiders. There's a squeak in every door.
A goblin guards the cellar. Ghouls patrol the attic floor.
Haunted House sits idle with no humans to scare.
But Haunted House is ready, should one enter unaware.

When a new family prances through Haunted House’s door with moving boxes, he’s ready to cause a fright. House was built for scaring after all! He counts to five then groans . . . and hisses . . . and creaks! But no amount of ghosts or goblins convince the family to leave. Instead, they find everything amusing! Will House get what he wants, or is there something better in store for House instead?

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