In the Blind

A riveting and richly layered mystery set in the lowcountry—the story of a dead girl found in the marsh and a town drowning in secrets.

Kate never wanted to move back to her parents’ house on the Carolina coast, but when she finds herself divorced, her daughter off at college, and her writing career on the downswing, home seems like the best place to lick her wounds. Hemmed in by Spanish moss and marsh, Kate’s hometown is idyllic, but there are ghosts everywhere she turns: her high school boyfriend, Kirby, whose death she’s never gotten over, and the reckless girl she was when she lost him.

When a girl is found murdered in an old duck blind in the marsh, the town is stunned by the violence in its midst, and Kate becomes fixated on the case in a way she can't quite understand—maybe it's just that the girl reminds her of herself at that age. But as the killer closes in, and the echoes between the case and Kate's own life grow louder, she's forced to confront a version of herself that she thought she'd left behind.

Atmospheric and full of heart, In The Blind is at once a gripping murder mystery and a powerful examination of trauma, family ties, and the inescapable work of coming to terms with the past.

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.

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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)

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• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

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• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

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• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
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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