LOVE STORIES ABOUT DEATH

“Seven stories that will tug at your heartstrings… and then tear them right out of your chest!” Three star-crossed lovers are trapped on an alien-infested spaceship with one final two-person escape pod left. A guardian angel begins overzealously protecting a teenage girl who may be powerless to stop him. A man discovers the love of his life is an immortal cryptid. Vikings versus vampires. A professional wrestler is charged with killing his aging mentor in the ring to save his son. A dejected pirate sees a ravenous mermaid as his last hope for a better life. A rural zombie apocolypse forces a ragtag group of survivors to make desperate and destrictive choices. This graphic novel, which was also featured on the hit TV series CHICAGO FIRE, will make ever horror-lover shout, cheer... and then cry. These are LOVE STORIES ABOUT DEATH. Love Stories About Death is written by Dirk Manning, illustrated by Owen Gieni, Howie Noel, Austin McKinley, Rich Bonk, Seth Damoose, Christopher Marchman, and Anthony Peruzzo, with addional colors by Sean Burres, Anthony D. Lee, and Colin Johnson, additional letters by James Reggington, book design by Dave Lentz, and cover by Nei Ruffino

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