The Devoured

A haunting tale of fraught sibling relationships and unreliable narrators, perfect for fans of Mona Awad’s dream-like atmosphere and Lucy Rose’s twisted family dynamics.

Alex Ashford-Black and her twin brother Charlie disappeared when they were fourteen. Upon their return a month later, they told a story no one believed—of a dark world filled with carnivorous beings and a man named Grey who took them there to feed off of their burgeoning talents.

Twenty years later, the veneer of normalcy they’ve crafted is falling apart. Alex, a formerly bestselling writer addicted to male validation, is immolating her self-worth in a toxic affair. Charlie, a rising star of the art world, begins to unravel as hallucinations claw at the edges of his reality. And their younger sister Verity drifts through the wreckage of her privilege—recklessly spending her trust fund and listening to the ramblings of their paranoid, recluse mother.

Then Verity vanishes. And Alex knows, deep in the part of herself she’s spent two decades silencing, that her sister is not just missing. She has been taken—back to the place Alex swore never existed. To save her sister, Alex must return to the Other Place. But it’s not just the monsters waiting for her there. It’s herself.

An unsettling psychological horror full of slow-creeping dread and heart-wrenching family drama, The Devoured explores what happens when the things that take us never really let us go.

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.

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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