Monsters in Love

16 LGBTQIA+ supernatural love stories by fan-favorite creators and Tiny Onion.

Beloved anthology MONSTERS IN LOVE turns romance comics on their ogre-sized head with 16 swoon-worthy stories by fan-favorite LGBTQIA+ creators, including James Tynion IV, Lee Ostertag, Tate Brombal, Lilah Sturges, Vita Ayala, Sina Grace, Jadzia Axelrod, Jacoby Salcedo, K Czap, Zoe Tunnell, Josh Trujillo, Kenny Wroten, Chloe Brailsford, Marie Enger, Bradley Clayton, Mark Bouchard, Isaac Goodhart, Miquel Muerto, Ed Luce, Noah Dao, Claudia Aguirre, Tench, Bailie Rosenlund, Vash Taylor, Héctor Barros, and Aditya Bidikar.

This volume collects the MONSTERS IN LOVE: A PRIDE ANTHOLOGY #1, as well as the back-up stories from THE ODDLY PEDESTRIAN LIFE OF CHRISTOPHER CHAOS: CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT #1–#4 and THE PERFECTLY MONSTROUS LIFE OF ADAM FRANKENSTEIN #1.

Tiny Onion Studios and Dark Horse Comics present a line of upcoming creator-owned work from the mind of James Tynion IV across a broad spectrum of his interests, from non-fiction supernatural encounters to high concept coming-of-age monster comics.

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