Los Angeles Times Sunday Crossword Omnibus, Volume 7

200 Teasers from Tinseltown!

The crossword puzzle fans of Southern California aren't just sun worshipers...their pun worshipers! Renowned for their trademark wit and wordplay, puzzlemakers Sylvia Bursztyn and Barry Tunick have written over 1, 450 Sunday crosswords for the Los Angeles Times over the past 30 years. Now you can enjoy 200 of their latest pun-tastic Sunday Crosswords in this super-sized omnibus.

Random House Puzzles & Games features the brand names and authors that puzzle fans know and trust. Whether you prefer relaxing, easy puzzles or puzzles of pencil-breaking difficulty, you'll find them here. Our crosswords, word games, cryptics, crostics, kids' puzzles, and puzzle reference books will intrigue, stimulate, and challenge the puzzle solver in everyone. 

Difficulty: Medium
Style: Contemporary

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