The Fed-Up Office Lady Wants to Serve the Villainess Vol. 1

A frustrated office worker gets transported to the world of the mobile game she’s been playing and decides to help the villainess succeed in this fantastical fantasy manga!

After devoting herself entirely to a hum-drum office job for three years, Natori Midori is suddenly laid off! Dejected and lost, she loses herself in the visual novel game Fairy Tale of Jewels, but her fantasy escape becomes something more when she’s literally pulled into the game world. Even more surprising? She’s summoned by the game’s cruel villainess, Lapis Tenebrae! Desperate to have her life spared, Natori pretends she’s psychic and uses her knowledge of the game to save Lapis from danger. Fond of her newly attained psychic, Lapis appoints Natori as her personal secretary.

With a new job and new, unexpected growing feelings towards her villainess boss, Natori must survive a fantastical world and protect Lapis at all costs!

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