The Vault of Heaven

This second book in the New World trilogy—a gripping successor to Chaos Walking—is Patrick Ness at his fiercest and finest.

At a breakneck pace and with the highest moral and physical stakes, a continuation of a series by a two-time Carnegie Medalist picks up where the highly praised Piper at the Gates of Dusk left off. Ben’s brother Max has been stolen, along with every other young person in the human settlement of New World and a host of young from the Land. But where have they gone? And why has the massive, stonelike Glyph that took them not left its position in midair, a thousand meters above Haven? As a daring attack on the Glyph is planned, Ben finds himself sent on a secret mission, one that will alter reality as he knows it.

Meanwhile, who is the soldier named M who has woken up in a desolate battleground, along with a unit of other young fighters who likewise don’t remember their names? They’re armed and they’re in uniform, but they don’t know what they’re meant to be fighting, and the “enemy” is nowhere to be seen, only trench after trench after trench in a barren wasteland. The only thing they know for certain is that they have to run from an all-obliterating nothing that’s eating the world behind them. It will kill you and then, much worse, it will bring you back.

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