Oooooh, seeing the covers side by side makes me appreciate the second one even more! I'm enchanted by the bruised and hurt Jared piece completely, but I love the whole scene overview of the piece with both Js - and the stars! It's kind of awesome how you did that piece as the back-of-a-comic feel, the first cover begins the story and the alternate one really wraps it up with the Js having found their way to each other.

The muted coloring is something I really like, personally, it just seems softer in a way but also a bit darker, helps pull you in to the story.

The bonus art is unexpected! I too, loved Richard in this story - this art totally seems to fit him and his style. It's bright, a little whimsical and brash - just like Richard!

Beautiful work!