Hedgewitch

From New York Times bestselling author Brigitte Knightley, the queen of slow burn, comes an enemies-to-lovers romantasy about a witch who goes under cover as a governess in the house of a witch-hunter.

To be invisible is to be safe. After centuries of persecution and witch-hunts, the Hedgewitch Order has learned to hide its existence, reducing witches to things of legend. Threats to the Order’s secrecy are punished by death. So, when Lord Breoch, a warlord in the Highlands, puts up a bounty for information leading to the capture of a Hedgewitch, he marks himself for assassination.

Thalline, a prickly, quick-tempered Hedgewitch, is tasked with entering Breoch’s fort, glamoured as a mild-mannered governess. Her mission is twofold: find out why he is hunting witches—and then kill him.

She soon discovers a strange pull of power surrounding Breoch, akin to walking the edge of an abyss. As a Hedgewitch, Thalline likes edges and gaps and dark places you’re a bit scared to put your hand into, lest it be bitten. But Breoch’s darkness… Breoch’s darkness fills her with dread.

In crumbling Fort Brechan, Thalline may not be the only monster under the bed.

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.

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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

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• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

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• 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