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Kodansha Comics

Hiro Mashima's Playground

Hiro Mashima's Playground

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Product Type:
Trade Paperback
Product Line:
Kodansha Comics
Series:
Hiro Mashima's Playground
Author:
Hiro Mashima
ISBN:
9781632367594
Pages:
432
Language:
English

Release Date:
Oct 30, 2018

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ABOUT

A new collection of short stories by Hiro Mashima, creator of Fairy Tail and Rave Master! Read some of Mashima's never-before-seen debut stories, including the first appearance of the Fairy Tail guild!

COME ONE, COME ALL!

Hop in for an amazing tour of Hiro Mashima's imagination--with eight exciting rides to choose from! You can read the story that birthed Fairy Tail, go on a fun journey with Plue, and meet all-new friends and foes!

  • MAGICIAN: In order to save the Magician's Club at his school, Aoi, the club president, must put his small-time illusions aside and rescue the principal's dog! But when a mysterious group appears, Aoi taps into his true magical powers!
  • FAIRY TALE: A national treasure's been stolen and the magical world of faeries is in an uproar! The Fire Prince Silva may not get along with the Water girl, El, but they'll have to overcome their differences to confront an evil witch!
  • COCONA: Taking her pet cat along for the journey, Cocona's about to give up being the Princess of Devils for one shot at love...with a human!
  • PLUE'S ADVENTURE II: Plue's beloved candy has gone missing! (To Plue, it's a big deal.) Choose your path to solve this mystery!
  • BAD BOY'S SONG: With high school graduation only three months away, four best friends reflect on their boring school life and vow to leave an awesome legacy behind!
  • MP: Elena is learning magic, and needs one very special book to become a pro. Too bad she's not the only one after it, and her clumsy buddy Bomb isn't much help!
  • XMAS HEARTS: Santa Strat is a Christmas hater, and he plans to skip the holidays and feast on cake yet again. Or he did...until someone stole all the cakes! Now he's looking for payback!
  • COMBO SQUAD: Despite his job as a hero, Mafuyu Mitsurugi is more of a zero. In a last ditch effort, his boss teams him up with a beautiful girl and a surly brute. And they just might save the day!

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    STANDARD, PRIMARY, DM AND VARIANT COVERS

    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.

    PRODUCT TYPES

    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