{"product_id":"meanwhile-pick-any-path-hc-preorder","title":"Meanwhile Pick Any Path Hc — PREORDER","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREORDER: Releases Wednesday, December 2, 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your copy ships release week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreorder price $15.99 (20% off the $19.99 cover price).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbrams ComicArts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou are the hero, the pilot, and the detective.This masterpiece by comics genius Jason Shiga (winner of Eisner and Ignatz awards) reinvents interactive fiction for the 21st century. Forget simply turning to a page number. Meanwhile uses an ingenious system of tabs and color-coded paths that lead you forward, backward, upside down, and right-side up again.Every turn of the tab reveals a new clue, a shocking revelation, or a catastrophic failure.Experience true replay value: Can you find the one path that leads to the best possible ending, or will you end up blowing up the universe?The ultimate puzzle book: Designed by a mathematics major, the narrative structure is a complex flow chart hidden within a fun, all-ages graphic novel.A wholly unique physical book: The interactive nature is designed specifically for the print format, making it a must-have collector's item and a perfect gift for readers who love puzzles, science fiction, and non-linear storytelling.Dive in and choose your path. Just be careful: every choice has 3,855 other consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreative team:\u003c\/strong\u003e (W\/A\/CA) Jason Shiga\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow preorders work:\u003c\/strong\u003e every preorder is \u003cstrong\u003e20% off cover price\u003c\/strong\u003e. You are charged at checkout and your order ships the week of release in a rigid mailer. Cancel any time before release for a full refund. Order by \u003cstrong\u003eOctober 26, 2026 (final order cutoff)\u003c\/strong\u003e and your copy is guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abrams ComicArts","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":46844827664463,"sku":"C5-PO-1026AB0530","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/5678\/2415\/files\/1026AB0530.jpg?v=1789953349","url":"https:\/\/classfivecollectibles.com\/products\/meanwhile-pick-any-path-hc-preorder","provider":"Class Five Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}