The Last Sea King

This ninth novel of the Green Rider series follows the adventures of messenger, magic wielder, and knight Karigan G'ladheon

This classic feminist fantasy series, beloved by decades of readers, is perfect for fans of Mercedes Lackey, Terry Brooks, and Anne McCaffrey

Ghosts are overrunning Sacor City’s castle and streets. What begins as a nuisance soon turns serious when aggressive spirits overstep their bounds, harming the living. As avatar of Westrion, the god of death, king’s messenger Karigan G’ladheon should have been able to deliver the spirits to their afterlife destinations without any issue, despite the chaos. But Westrion’s heart has gone missing, rendering her incapable of fulfilling her anointed role.

Meanwhile, Akarion, the sea king of ancient days in possession of the body of the nobleman-thief, Lord Amberhill, leads nine fierce dragons and an army of his own people’s dead—now more potent than ever due to Westrion’s missing heart—to possess Sacoridia as his own. And even as he rises, the dread master of Blackveil Forest, Mornhavon the Black, continues to build his own army to invade and conquer the lands of his enemies, intending to finish what he started a thousand years ago.

Caught in the middle of these dangerous, converging forces, Karigan must find Westrion’s heart quickly, lest malignant spirits and demons, freed from their prisons and under the control of those who covet godly powers, bring all the lands to ruin.

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

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• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

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• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

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• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

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• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
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• 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