The Great Sherlock Deck

The game is afoot! With this six-in-one set of 60 cards plus rules book, two to six players can become the detectives as they unravel the iconic mysteries of Sherlock Holmes.

The Great Sherlock Deck turns the works of Arthur Conan Doyle into a unique 60-card deck based around thirteen well-known Sherlock Holmes mysteries. It's family fun for ages twelve and up so anyone can play. Each of the six card games included in the rules book plays like a classic card game, so it’s easy to get started and join in on the fun.

• Play Mysteries, a variant of Go Fish, as you try to collect all the clues for as many of the thirteen mysteries as you can.
• Declare It’s Elemental in a variation on crazy eights where you work to get rid of all the cards—and clues—in your hand.
• Try the Sherlock Snap, where you play the classic game of snap by matching the same type of clue from different mysteries until someone else is left holding all the cards at the end.
• Or play one of your favorite card games—the cards can be used just like a regular deck!

Everything you need to play is included in the box, and with six games to choose from there’s always something new to investigate. Join the Baker Street irregulars and get on the case!

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