THAT NIGHT A MONSTER

“Lovingly written and painted, this strange and silly book will delight everyone who reads it. […] Young people will understand that in its strangeness and silliness it mirrors our own strange and silly world. ” — Eleanor Davis, author of Stinky and How to Be Happy On a normal morning, a boy named Thomas discovers his mother has been replaced by a fern... a monstrous fern! What happened to his mom? Did the fern eat her? Where did this fern come from anyway? Outer space? Will it eat him? Will it eat his father too? That Night, a Monster... is a beautifully painted all-ages comic book that helps very young readers grapple with fear, change, and the unknown. Marzena Sowa is an internationally renowned Polish graphic novelist. Her best-known work, Marzi—a memoir of Communist Poland through the eyes of a child—has been translated into several languages. She loves dictionaries and cheesecake, hates spiders, and is a crazy skateboarder (even if she is not very good! ). Berenika Kolomycka is a cartoonist, sculptor, illustrator, and recipient of the Grand Prix at the Lodz International Comics Festival. She's also the author of the Tiny Fox & Big Boar series of comics for kids.

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