The Lonely

A hallucinatory, darkly funny coming-of-age story from the author of Motherthing

Despite her best efforts, Easter Deetz has found herself trapped by a boulder, bleeding to death in the woods.

And it’s all her mother’s fault.

For one thing, it was her mother’s other daughter, Julia, who dropped the boulder on Easter in the first place.

Secondly, the reason Julia dropped the boulder on her is because Easter has inherited her mother’s illness: The Lonely. A debilitating condition which makes people sad and makes them lie and makes them so annoying that people want to crush them with boulders.

But Easter learns something while she’s dying in the woods. Even though The Lonely is an inherited, unavoidable malady, there is in fact, a cure.

And with the help of a few squirrels, Easter might be able to find it.

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

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

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• 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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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