Hiding Places

A teenager, whose sister went missing in the desert and came back different, is determined to rid her sibling of whatever dark entity she is sure has possessed her, in this haunting speculative thriller about sisters and the bonds that keep them close.

There’s something wrong with Mila’s sister. Ever since Liv went missing during a camping trip in the desert, she’s been . . . different. The doctors say she’s fine, but Mila isn’t so sure.

She and Liv used to be so alike: same height, same unremarkable looks, same bookish tendencies. But now, Liv’s brown hair is threaded with gold and her gray eyes look green in the light. Stranger still, Liv is popular, not just at school but online, where she regales hundreds of thousands of strangers with the mysterious story of her lost night.

Everyone is eating out of Liv’s hand. Everyone, that is, except Mila. She’s the only one who sees the truth: The Liv who went to the desert isn’t the same girl who came back.

The only way to prove it is to uncover what really happened that night—and not just to Liv. Because Mila has her own secret: The same night Liv went missing, Mila faced a monster. And the longer she spends in the dark, the closer she comes to facing it again.

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