Here's a Brilliant Idea

An interactive journal to awaken your creativity. Webby-award winning creative team The Brothers McLeod deliver 104 prompts designed to kick-start your imagination. After all, you can’t think in new ways if you don’t think in new ways. Whether you’re an artist, a writer, or an entrepreneur, these activities will knock you out of your tired old grooves and into a fresh, inventive mindset. Jump-start your idea factory (that brain thing you think with sometimes) with imagination experiments, collaborative doodles, play-with-a-friend word games, character blanks, story prompts, writing exercises, sketch ideas, and more.
 
Go on. Surprise yourself. It’ll be brilliant.
 
Sample activities:
• List five things you would like to try they weren’t a crime.
• Come up with an advertising slogan for a cardboard box.
• Draw a map of an imaginary place.
• Design an impossible building.
 
With delightful (and delightfully creative) illustrations throughout.

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