SUPERNATURAL #4

READING IS DETRIMENTAL — I MEAN, FUNDAMENTAL! The denouement of last issue’s adventure in the woods leads the Winchester Brothers to the local library, which turns out to be more haunted than a graveyard built on top of another graveyard. But after some back-and-forth with the screaming spirits, Sam and Dean are able to ascertain that they’re all mostly harmless, and are really just interested in a quiet afterlife among the stacks.In fact, a quiet library with plenty to read and no one to bother him sounds almost like paradise to Sam — and if Dean’s not careful, he might end up losing his brother forever to the endless shelves between here and the hereafter!Head librarians GREG PAK and EDER MESSIAS man the circulation desk in Supernatural #4 — featuring one-of-a-kind bookplates by MESSIAS, CLAYTON CRAIN, ANDREA BROCCARDO, and a special cast PHOTO cover!

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• Typically 800-1000+ pages
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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