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Obscura
Obscura
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ABOUT
You’ve heard about the music. The clubs. The drugs. The beaches. The nakedness. Maybe you’ve been to Obscura – or The Isle – as it’s commonly called – for a blurry, sun-soaked week. You stayed in a white hotel with a view of the mouthwash-blue sea.
You tore into fresh seafood with your hands. You watched topless tattooed beauties bouncily play beach pong on the shore….
Out the corner of your eye, you glimpsed something you couldn’t explain. You brushed up against something impossible. You heard us whisper.
You felt it.
Something other.
You don’t have the words for it. Because you’ve been taught to tell yourselves and each other: You’re crazy, wasted, confused. Nothing to see here.
So even if you looked right at us, you never really saw us.
STANDARD, PRIMARY, DM AND VARIANT COVERS
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.
PRODUCT TYPES
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