OLIVERS GREAT BIG UNIVERSE NOVEL VOL. 4: OCEANS ARE DEEP

“Mind-expanding and hilarious! I got smarter reading this! ” –Jeff Kinney, author of the international bestselling series Diary of a Wimpy KidScience meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid in this original illustrated middle-grade fiction series that blends science with narrative from bestselling author-artist Jorge Cham, the Emmy Award–nominated creator of PBS’ Elinor Wonders WhyOliver’s dream of a perfect summer doing nothing is thwarted when his nemesis and English teacher, Ms. Liu, gives him a bad grade in her class! To avoid going to summer school (which is also taught by Ms. Liu), Oliver makes a deal with his parents to write a new book about the oceans while spending the summer at his grandparents’ house near the beach. He’ll have plenty to write about as he tries surfing, puts up with his prankster cousins, and learns amazing ocean facts from an oceanographer living in town. Plus, Oliver makes a new friend in Miriam, whose mom owns the local aquarium shop. Look for disasters involving sharks, wave wipeouts, and a clever octopus named Mr. Wiggles. With laugh-out-loud humor, Oliver’s Great Big Universe: Oceans Are Deep! follows an eleven-year-old who’s taking on the whole universe—if he can survive middle school first. More from the Oliver’s Great Big Universe series:Oliver’s Great Big Universe (#1)Oliver’s Great Big Universe: Volcanoes Are Hot! (#2)? Oliver’s Great Big Universe: Evolution Changes Everything! (#3)

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.

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Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

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• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

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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