Please Kill My Boss

Her awful boss has been murdered and everyone in the office is a suspect in this bright, witty, chaotic, and all-too-relatable mystery.

Julia wants her boss dead. We’ve all been there. Who hasn’t spent hours daydreaming about the ways their egotistical, bullying, sexist, controlling boss might meet his demise? Of course, Julia would never act on her murderous fantasies—they are just a healthy way of channeling nine years of suffering, resentment, and unspoken grievances. Totally normal.

Until one Monday night, working late in the office, awful boss Reg Manning unexpectedly drops dead in front of her. Julia panics—convinced she must have killed him with the power of her mind—and she flees the scene. When she comes to her senses (no one has ever been thought to death!), she knows she’s messed up. There’s only one sensible course of action: hide the body.

But things don’t go to plan. Reg Manning’s death was no accident. Julia’s boss was murdered, and now Julia is being framed. With the unexpected help of Hot Todd From Design (and no they definitely did not have a moment at the summer social), and Poppy the intern, who seems a lot more interested in murder solving than learning the chair sales business (slacker!), Julia must find the killer, serve justice, and really fricking nail the PowerPoint for the new customer pitch next Thursday . . . all before she gets accused of a crime that she didn’t commit.

Reg Manning certainly had enemies. Julia’s spreadsheet of suspects can be scrolled to infinity. They’ve all got motive, and everyone in the office is a potential killer.

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