Modern Faith

What Does it Look Like to Follow Jesus Today?

This is the question posed by the creators behind Alabaster Co., the publisher whose visually stunning Bibles have invited millions of people to read Scripture and experience God as beautiful. Through their work, Brian Chung and Samuel Han have had conversations with hundreds of talented Christians, people working to reimagine and restore what it means to live with faith, even in the midst of a culture that is causing us to be more cynical, isolated, and mentally unwell than ever before. These conversations led to a desire to widen the imagination for what integrating faith into a purposeful life can look like, to show a broad spectrum of Christian belief and practice.

Modern Faith is the result of these conversations, showcasing compelling stories of how thirty diverse individuals—from artists to architects, entrepreneurs to executives, therapists and parents and musicians and so much more—experience God’s presence in their lives. Alongside striking original photography, these unique stories encourage us to reflect on:

• How does Scripture set the foundation for our lives?
• How can we root our identity in God, rather than achievement, success, platform, or productivity?
• What rhythms keep us grounded when life is noisy?
• What role does church and Christian community play?
• How do we know we are becoming who God has created us to be?

Modern Faith inspires and challenges us all to discover the beauty of following Jesus with honesty, courage, and wonder.

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