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Welcome to Mercy Watson’s Neighborhood: Four Tales from Deckawoo Drive

Welcome to Mercy Watson’s Neighborhood: Four Tales from Deckawoo Drive

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9781536236132
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9781536236132
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320
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Release Date:
Nov 4, 2025

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Saddle up for adventure with this boxed set featuring books one to four in the beloved series set in Mercy Watson’s world—Tales from Deckawoo Drive.

Deckawoo Drive is full of heart and hilarity, with a cast of characters as unforgettable as everyone’s favorite porcine wonder, Mercy Watson. Now you can find the first four Tales from Deckawoo Drive in paperback in a convenient boxed set!

Leroy Ninker Saddles Up
Leroy Ninker has a hat, a lasso, and boots. What he doesn’t have is a horse—until he meets Maybelline, when it's love at first sight. Can Leroy wrestle fate to the ground and lasso loneliness for good?

Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost Raccoon
Francine Poulet is the greatest animal control officer in Gizzford County. She is never scared. That is, until the day she meets her match: a screaming raccoon that may or may not be a ghost.

Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln?
Baby Lincoln’s older sister, Eugenia, is very fond of telling Baby what to do. But one day Baby has had enough. Will her impulsive adventure take her away from Eugenia for good?

Eugenia Lincoln and the Unexpected Package
Eugenia Lincoln is a practical, cynical person. When an unexpected package containing an accordion arrives at her house, she is determined to be rid of it. But when all her plans fail, might she discover that a bit of unforeseen frivolity can be surprisingly . . . joyous?

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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.

PRODUCT TYPES

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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

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