Three's a Crowd

One woman’s white-picket-fence fantasy is thrown into turmoil when an exotic dancer enters her life, never to be the same again.

The saying is: two’s company, three’s a crowd.

Girlfriend and stay-at-home mother Rylee Adams may beg to differ—she’s usually that woman whose days are filled with catering to her high school sweetheart, Chervez Daniels, and their two children. But the mundane lifestyle took a sudden turn when she crossed paths with the infamous and beautiful exotic dancer, Black Diamond.

Black Diamond has always been one to capture the attention and hearts of both men and women, but she despised the unfaithful men she witnessed each night on the job. Meanwhile, Chervez and his long-time best friend, Alan, were regulars at the strip club, but only Chervez was fighting the temptation of being unfaithful a second time around. The past infidelities were stamped in Rylee’s head as she no longer recognized the once seductive and perky girlfriend she had once been—but one threesome could cause her to gain or lose it all.

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)

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• 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