The Hollow Crown of Heaven

Battlestar Galactica meets Bridgerton for fans of Gideon the Ninth in this sharp, genre-bending science fantasy, as a reluctant socialite hellbent on necromancy and a devoted gunslinger with a heart of gold unravel a conspiracy anchored in the foundations of their world.

THE DEAD GOD RISES.

Only men can practice the art of preserving a person’s essence in a gem after death, so Soul Minuet, only daughter of the royal ensouler, has had a season of society instead of training. Surrounded by debutantes and heirs dancing and building dynasties, Minuet has concluded she’d sooner die than marry. When a handsome princeling offers to help Minuet learn the magic forbidden to her, she has nothing to lose—until she begins to suspect there’s more than caprice behind his favor.

A CIVIL WAR IS COMING.

Gun Mila, the Queen’s enforcer, missed the signs before her ruler’s death. With twin princes inciting riots in the street, she has only hours to unravel a chain of deceptions, illusions, and murders before she faces her own beloved in the arena, dying or killing to prove who has the right to rule.

Over a single week of revelations, Mila and Minuet will undo centuries of misdirection, discovering a truth so old it’s been forgotten—and changing everything about their future.

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