The Extraterrestrial Zoo 2: Consuming the Universe

This edge-of-your-seat sequel to Finding the Lost One follows Ava and Harley from a remote cabin into an interplanetary battle of good versus evil, with the ELBs and the entire Earth in the balance.

Deep in the woods, Ava and Harley have helped establish a new sanctuary for ELBs. But when a spaceship lands right beside their cabin, their fragile peace is turned upside down.

The ship’s captain, Medeira, is the first humanoid extraterrestrial Ava’s ever met, and she holds the answers to some of Ava’s biggest questions. Medeira knows why the ELBs were sent to Earth in the first place, and she knows the risks Ava took to save them. Now she has a bigger task in mind for the human girl. It will involve boarding this ship, traveling to the home planets of the ELBs… and returning them to where she says they belong.

Nothing about this feels right to Ava, but she goes along with it because there’s a shocking surprise aboard that spaceship. But as Ava begins to understand what Medeira really has in mind, she must rally to save the ELBs and the entire Earth from a deadly threat.

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