Hotel Limbo (Book 2)

Welcome back to the afterlife…and another mysterious mélange of hijinks and heartbreak! The fan-favorite gothic dramedy continues its journey from online comic to gorgeous graphic novel.

After the cascading consequences of his last mistake, Hotel Limbo’s loyal bellboy “BB” realizes that sometimes the desire to help just isn’t enough. Armed with his trusty baggage cart and annoying optimism, he sets out to learn how to better use his power, how to apologize and forgive, and how to become a parkour master. With every inch of growth, relationships are strengthened. Yet with every question answered, another takes its place. Such is the way in Hotel Limbo, where endless doors somehow always take you where you need to be, illuminated hallways cast new shadows on familiar faces, and everyone has baggage. Even the employees.

Across dozens of chapters, join the deceased (both old friends and fresh faces) through a disjointed spiral of day-drinking, painting, getting advice from kids, night-drinking, finger puppets, emotional trauma, a lot of emotional trauma, like really a lot…and the beach! Once again, writer Ben Harel joins an international army of talented artists to present a captivating kaleidoscope of the dead—and what they’ve been up to lately.

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