I Ship My Rival x Me (The Comic / Manhua) Vol. 4

EVERY ACTION HAS AN OPPOSITE REACTION

Fresh out of the emergency room, a newly humbled Wei Yanzi is convinced he finally understands Gu Yiliang. The man is elegant, thoughtful, and far too composed to even consider passion. So when they return to their room, crawl into bed, and settle in for the night, Wei Yanzi assumes there’s nothing more to it. Then Gu Yiliang kisses him on the forehead!

Stunned, Wei Yanzi realizes he’s discovered a new law of the universe: Every time he thinks he’s figured Gu Yiliang out, the man does the exact opposite. Concerned the kiss has thrown their relationship off-balance, Wei Yanzi resolves to meet Gu Yiliang with a little sweetness of his own—after all, he can’t afford to lose to the cocaptain of his ship!

But intentions only go so far. When the two attend a boozy cast party, restraint starts to slip and desires rise to the surface. Will someone finally act? Or are some of the universe’s laws too tricky to understand?

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