Surviving the Madisons

When a teen girl moves to a wealthy town, she’s desperate to fit in and is quickly drawn to two popular girls who seem to know every town secret. The deeper she’s pulled into their world, the more she realizes that together, they hold a dangerous kind of power she may not be able to resist… or escape


The Madisons are in on a secret … it’s probably about you.

Hope Wallace just moved from Belmont to upper-crust Whitley, and things aren’t going well. That is, until she meets the Madisons.

Madison Gallagher and Isabel Madison are pretty, popular, and privy to Whitley’s best-kept secrets. Everyone knows them, and everyone is in awe of them. And when they realize that Hope is good at keeping secrets, too, they make her one of them.

The Madisons understand that secrets are currency. And they also understand that currency equals power. Power to make someone . . . or break them.

Now, Hope is going to have to answer the question: How far is she willing to go to become one of the Madisons?

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