Spookhouse 2

A spooky, funny, and sometimes gross, book for kids of all ages! This Albatross Funnybooks anthology features works by some of the greats in the field of horror and humor comics! Featring THE DISGUSTING MONSTERS OF GLORGORF by Steve Mannion, KRUD KID by Eric Powell and Kyle Hotz, MY SISTER IS THE DEVIL! by Eric Powell, CHRISTINA by Eric Powell & Jake Smith, SPIDER-BOY! by William Stout, EYEVIS by Dave Johnson, MARYBELLE THE DESTRUCTOR by Eric Powell and Brett Parson, LULA GOES TRICK-OR TREATING by Eric Powell, THE HEADLESS SPACEMAN OF DRWOSY ACRES by Eric Powell and Robb Mommaerts, JACK-O-LANTERN JITTERS by Lance Inkwell, DEVIL SPROUTS by Eric Powell and Hilary Barta, PAPPA EYEBALL'S BIG DATE by Eric Powell, I.T. by Eric Powell and Gideon Kendall, THE SLOP by Eric Powell and Logan Faerber, and SPACE PLUMBER'S DAUGHTER by Eric Powell!

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