Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG)

A picture of a turkey that also says “take some time for yourself this weekend (because we are closed for Thanksgiving Sunday)” and then also “(I mean, take some time for yourself because it is a good thing to do, but also, we are closed)

A reminder for folks: we are closed on Thanksgiving Sunday!

Diamond 'Previews' Comes to an End October Issue, #445, Is the Final One

It's official: the Diamond PREVIEWS catalogue is no more. Not even digitally.

The last issue of the publication has a scant 98 words. At its peak, it would have over 600 pages of product listings.

A word balloon that just reads "howdy nerds".

As always, said with affection. <3

lot of people been posting this one but here’s my post of it with my name correct. okie doke

Dylan is responsible for both our original logo set, and a slick updated redesign. He’s great to work with and really infuses each project with carefully considered identity.

We highly recommend his services!

A man doing a selfie, wearing a green hoodie, and a shirt that reads “raised by libraries”.

A slide of all the vendors and sponsors of the convention, including us: Variant Edition.

Same guy from the first picture sitting behind a sign that says “ask me about graphic novel bans!”

Out and about at the Parkland Regional Library System - talking to librarians about our library programs and book bans.

We are accepting donations for Edmonton's Pride Centre for the price of a copy, and in return, we will be gifting you a copy of RED HOOD #1, while supplies last. One per person.

Thank you for your time.

That said, we still have copies. Destroying them seems a little too far in the "book banning" lane, and selling them for profit feels ghoulish. So here's the plan.

Socials aren't the place for nuanced discussion, but we would like to address a recent comic book release.

DC has decided to cancel their current RED HOOD series after the release of its first issue. A request has been made that no more copies be sold.

Horror ‘It Girl’ Gretchen Felker Martin on DC pulling Red Hood after Charlie Kirk comments: ‘I had no regrets’ - The Comics Journal As if you've never gotten in trouble at work? Gretchen Felker-Martin dishes on the abrupt cancellation of her new DC series, Red Hood.

www.tcj.com/horror-it-gi...

Yeah, absolutely. We’ll get a copy aside for you!

We’re putting something exciting together for the first collection out later this year… 👀👀👀

Ahhhhh so many words that the thing we use to post won't let us hit all the characters. Apologies.

Some great advice from the one and only @stevelieberart.bsky.social

A black and white tuxedo-y cat contemplates her existence, rolled on her back, paws pulled up near her chin, looking off into the middle distance.

When the thoughts hit you hard.

A man is carrying boxes. The words "Variant Edition's in city delivery program: it's a thing we do" is to the left of him, along with the VE logo.

Folks, we've been proud to be running out in city delivery program for a little over nine years now. Starting as a program for folks with low mobility (free once a month), it expanded quickly to help those low on time ($2 once a month, $4 for extra weeks). Ask about delivery options today!

Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy finally get the love story they deserve in November from DC Comics "To be able to tell the story of how they got together is a thirty-year dream come true," says creator Erica Henderson of November's new DC comic book series, Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes.

One of our ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE creators is taking on the early days of Harley and Ivy! Certainly a far cry from the days that DC was insisting they were "just good friends". You know. Gal pals.

www.thepopverse.com/comics-...

Absolutely, no problem.

A large stack of copies of THE KNIVES graphic novel by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips.

Looks like THE KNIVES are coming out!

About once or twice a year, ED BRUBAKER and SEAN PHILLIPS work their magic on another amazing graphic novel. This time around, it is a return to the world of CRIMINAL, where unfortunate souls swirl around each other, just trying to survive.

The entry to the shop - to the right, a few displays of graphic novels, and two more doors. To the left, rainbow coloured stairs leading to the store's second floor!

When you walk into our shop, you're greeted with two portals to adventure. Venture to the right and discover a myriad of wild worlds. Off to the left and up the rainbow stairs, and delve into our amazing young adult and all ages sections, realms brimming with imagination. 👀

Five short boxes filled with comics and two small piles of books are arranged on a table. Splitting the five boxes is another empty short box - this is where all the file pulls will go until it is full - and then then I’ll grab another box to fill.

Geared up to process this week’s new single issues. Books from the three distributors we use have arrived and have been alphabetized - now it is time to go through everyone’s pulls and get great books into files!

I have an earbud, listening to the audio book for the sixth in the Expanse series!

A book that rocked us. True crime meets unknown horror. On our shelves on September 10th!

Hey, but comics are great tho, right?

Me too. Mark Russell is one of my favourites and these books have been so rad. -B

poster with illustrated flowers and books; it has a sweet, homey feel text: Local Authors BOOK SALE Open Hours July 5, 2025 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM In the lower level of the Stanley A. Milner Library (Downtown)

#yeg book lovers!

Join us this Saturday July 5th at the downtown library 📚

Support local authors AND my personal fave local comics shop @variantedmonton.bsky.social 🚀

Authors will be on hand to sign + chat books ✨
(incl. moi after 10am 🤓)

See you there!
epl.bibliocommons.com/events/684b7...

👀👀👀

Kid Juggernaut asking who a villain is. Captain America of the Railways (just a ripped dude in Jean overalls) answers “Swarm. He used to be a Nazi. Now he’s bees.” Because he’s bees now, folks.

Out tomorrow: maybe the best Avengers book happening right now gets a print edition. Avengers Academy.

A digital first series with outstanding LGQBTIA2S+ representation. It starts with the kids fighting a Nazi who is now made of bees. And that’s rad.

Entries are due at 11:59pm MST. Also, you should be in the Edmonton region to use the tickets. At least in Canada, anyhow. Thaaaaanks!

The poster for Dan Dan Dan Evil Eye, as bonkers at the series. A boy is standing all hero like, a young woman is leaping into action and OH GOD that other guy seems to be possessed and also springing into action, oh damn.

Hey! We're giving away tickets to the new #DanDaDan movie Evil Eye. BECAUSE WE CAN. Also because we were given tickets to give away. Reply with a picture or emoji that evokes GHOSTS or ALIENS to enter to win!

It hits theatres on Friday June 6th! Here's the tailer. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ5v...

A young girl is reading a book, and brilliant sparkles are flowing out of it, as if ideas are lighting up and coming to life. This is marred by big olllll' letters that read "Variant Edition's Summer Reading Program", off the the site, as well as the shop's location (10086 164th St NW, Edmonton AB), website (variantedmonton.com) and phone number (780-452-9886).

Folks, we are proud to announce our first ever Summer Reading Program! We’re hoping to encourage folks of ALL ages to read through the summer, and help out some local schools while we’re at it.

More info is hanging out on our website: variantedmonton.com/schools-libr...

I am especially proud of the bisexual colour fade. WicDiv to the end.