Run! Run! Run!

A punk-queer romp through the magical end of the world—“a huge-hearted, utterly original flight of world-remaking imagination” (Karen Russell)—by the acclaimed author of The Boy with a Bird in His Chest.

The witches foretell that humanity will end in forty years, and who can blame them? Forests burn. When it rains, it floods. People are vanishing. In Portland, Oregon, activists have been protesting for 400 days straight, and the only results are more conservative policies, including one that cuts off access to gender-affirming hormones. August is a rudderless poet dating Brighton, a cop, in the hopes that Brighton may marry him and give him the access he needs to a steady supply of testosterone. Across town, M and his best friend, Iris, are tired of protesting: they decide to rob a police union pharmacy and redistribute the hormones they’ve been hoarding.

When the union building is inexplicably burned down post-robbery, the city is thrown into chaos. M and Iris, along with August and a mysterious newcomer named Selena, are forced on the run through Oregon, seeking refuge with witches and faeries as they come face-to-face with a magical underworld they never knew they belonged to. As the fugitives flee the authorities through the Pacific Northwest forest, Selena reveals a magical world with a prophecy at the center and parts for Iris, M, and August to play. But given the choice, will they hide out in a supernatural world or join the fight to save humanity?

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