WET MOON VOL. 3: 20TH ANNIVERSARY OMNIBUS COLLECTION

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Sophie Campbell’s landmark series Wet Moon, the final of three softcover omnibus volumes collects the stories Where All Stars Fail to Burn, Yesterday’s Gone, and Morning Cold, now in a larger trim size with newly illustrated covers by Campbell. Cleo’s budding romance with Myrtle takes a turn when Myrtle’s sweet acts of affection shift to growing jealousy, aggression, and manipulative behavior. With everything else going on in Wet Moon—Natalie being attacked, Audrey breaking up with Beth, and Trilby being distant—Cleo isn’t sure she can take it anymore. . . and then Trilby is attacked and left for dead in the swamps surrounding town. Hard truths come out and everything changes. Once her attacker is off the streets, how will the friends come together again to support Trilby? Can it ever again be like it was for the residents of Wet Moon?

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