The Beauty (2025) #7

Nox leaves Paradise with the information she was sent to fetch, and so much more. Percival Abernathy wants to use her in his vendetta against his sisters, so why not make it mutually beneficial for both of them? Yet, the twins aren’t going to go down that easy, and they are going to put their agents in the field to use. Calaveras is tasked with taking out Percival, and Agent Goode is going to have to rein in his partner, Agent Crayton, or his own life will become forfeit. Meanwhile, what does Nox’s handler, Reynard, have to do with all of this, and why is he meeting with Hope and her fugitive lover, Kelvin Frost? Read the all-new stories from the comic that inspired the hit television show, as envisioned by original creators Jeremy Haun and Jason A Hurley and drawn by Emanuela Lupacchino (Worlds Finest: Teen Titans).

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

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• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

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• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
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• 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