Stuff of Nightmares: The Hiss of Death

A new comic collection from the master of horror, R.L. Stine (Goosebumps, Fear Street), featuring two spine-tingling standalone tales for adults.

Return to a ghoulish landscape in this third installment of all-new horrors in the Stuff of Nightmares series, with two deliciously creepy stories sure to make your hair stand on end.

In “The Cat in the Coffin,” Harvey betrays his late mother’s wish, to care for her three felines and bury her with Lucy, an antique stuffed cat. Stealing Lucy and caging the cats, Harvey faces the consequences of his greed in the form of a curse that fits his crime. And in “The Hoodie,” an unremarkable piece of clothing holds remarkable—and deadly—powers.

From the mind of horror legend R.L. Stine (Goosebumps, Fear Street) and art by Matthew Dunn (Hello Darkness, Stuff of Nightmares) comes chilling tales full of grown-up scares to read on a dark and stormy night—if you dare.

Collects Stuff of Nightmares: The Cat in the Coffin #1 and Stuff of Nightmares: The Hoodie #1.

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