Hoopily Ever After

A hilarious retelling of the Cinderella fairy tale by WNBA superstar Breanna Stewart.

Once upon a time . . . there lived a humble, hard-working basketball court sweeper named Bea.

While she's the best at her job and loves supporting the rest of the cleaning squad, Bea has a big secret wish: to bench her broom and play for the best basketball team in the kingdom, the Knights.

The perfect opportunity to shoot her shot arrives when the team announces they're holding tryouts, but her evil stepmother forbids her from going. Just when all hope seems lost, Bea's visited by her Fairy Dunkmother, who gives her a brand-new uniform and a fresh set of magical sneakers to dazzle Coach Prince with her skills! But will that be enough to earn her a spot in the starting lineup?

For her picture book debut, WNBA superstar Breanna Stewart has crafted a fresh take on the classic Cinderella fairy tale, showing young readers that hard work and determination are all that you need to make your dreams come true.

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