The P.U. Crew in the Battle of the Stink

A pair of stinky animals go head-to-head in this laugh-out-loud picture book that celebrates friendship and sticking up for your pals—even if they smell.

Pig and Skunk STINK! And they love getting stinkier.

Together they play hide-and-stink, have tea parties, and synchronize their swamp swimming. But one day, their competitive natures get the better of them and they find themselves in a stink-off! Who is stinkier? Pig, with his peanut butter and slop sandwich? Or Skunk with her beetle bagel?

“Skunk, I smell so putrid if I were a pencil, I’d be a number two.”

“Pig, I smell so dreadful, dinosaurs are delighted they’re ex-STINKed.”

But when a parrot insults Skunk, Pig rushes to her rescue. Friendship, it turns out, matters even more than stinkiness.

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