The Personal Color Deck

From the author of Personal Color comes a first-of-its-kind card deck for finding your color season and identifying the best shades to wear—all from the comfort of your own home!

So much goes into figuring out your color season—the shades that best harmonize with your unique skin tone, hair, and eye color. But how do you then put it into practice?

With a comprehensive guide and hundreds of color swatches to determine your best shades, The Personal Color Deck makes it easy to find the colors that make your natural beauty shine. The booklet guides you through the process and helps you understand the underlying principles so that you can feel your best every time you get dressed.

Simply compare the various shades in the 48 large swatches to determine your season and subtype. Then dive into the 200 pocket-sized swatches to broaden your “color horizon” and build out a full palette for your closet. And don’t forget to take a few favorites along for comparison when you go shopping! You can slip them into a pocket or a purse, and they're laminated for easy cleaning.

No need to wait for someone to tell you what looks best. With this deck at your side, you can be confident that you’re always choosing colors that make you look and feel incredible.

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