Jake Spooky and the Evil Swimming Pool of Death

In this madcap sequel to middle grade graphic novel Jake Spooky and the Wolves Within Him, our favorite punk-rockin’ ghost returns—this time, with hypnosis, eccentric houseguests, and a mysterious swimming pool in a thrilling adventure that’s perfect for readers ages 8-12.

Jake Spooky is back and he’s somehow found himself in even more trouble than before. This new chapter of chaos starts after an innocent visit to a swimming pool that seems slightly… haunted. Ever since the trip to the pool, Jake Spooky's roommate and best friend Brand-o has been behaving strangely, and, on top of that, their house keeps filling up with oddball houseguests. Eventually, Jake Spooky realizes that it’s up to him to get to the bottom of the swimming pool of death—or else his and Brand-o’s lives are in deep trouble…

From the fantastical world of Mike Grover, the popular webcomic creator of Deeply Dave, this second installment in the Jake Spooky series is a freewheeling, absurd, and thoroughly thrilling mystery adventure perfect for middle grade graphic novel readers.

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