iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Reposted by Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG)

War Rocket Ajax @warrocketajax.com · 27/08/2026

Avengers Doomsday poster with Dr. Doom but the text is “Where’s my miney, honey”

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

It's finally here! The second volume of Stop!! Hibari-Kun! is now on our shelves with the first volume. The series is an unherald Manga classic about the daughter of a Yakuza boss who was assigned male at birth. A wonderful read, available from PEOW2 and select locations... like us!!!

Volumes 1 & 2 of Stop!! Hibari-Kun!, set against a sprt of aquamarine background and sitting on a black tablecloth.

120

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

In a couple weeks, we have the EISNER AWARD WINNING CREATOR Eric Zawadzki in store to sign copies of ASSORTED CRISIS EVENTS VOL 2! Join us on Wednesday August 19th, from 4pm-6pm!!

021

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Folks, the VE live stream is returning THIS WEEK - Tuesday, July 14th at 6pm MST! Live on FB, YouTube, and with a link set here to send you in the right direction, apparently (because you can't ACTUALLY stream live here... yet...)

030

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Hey folks! Want a peak behind the curtain on how FCBD went? I'll be chatting about that as part of this show, live in a bit! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GjY...

youtube.com

New Season, Who Dis? - Comics Industry Insiders LIVE

YouTube video by Prana: Direct Market Solutions

000

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

A huge thanks to everyone who came to our first Objectionable Publications Book Club meeting - discussing Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe! Brilliant conversation, and delicious eats from Waffle Bird. We'll be doing this again soon with a new book. Stay tuned!

041

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Still a few spots left for the inaugural meeting of the Objectionable Publications Book Club! Join us at Waffle Bird from 6:00 to 8:00 to discuss Gender Queer one of the most banned Graphic Novels of all times! For more information and to register at: variantedmonton.com/events/45896...

variantedmonton.com

The Objectionable Publications Book Club: Gender Queer | Variant Edition Graphic Novels + Comics

Edmonton (and Canada)'s best graphic novel store!

021

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

DC has a very cool MAD special coming out, with a ton of great creators... and its being ran by CHIP ZDARSKY!! Get yours on April 1st (no, really). www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYO...

youtube.com

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

010

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: There are TWO DIFFERENT Superman/Spider-Man crossover comics coming out in the next couple months! First: SUPERMAN/SPIDER-MAN #1 from DC, that has final orders due ON MONDAY.

221

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Assorted Crisis Events #8 is back in print this week! Featuring everyday people trying to live through the effects of a time crisis, each issue tells a new story... and issue 8 used a newsprint paper stock to help tell the story. A beautiful object, a heart-rending story. Back on shelves this Wed!

The cover to Assorted Crisis Events #8, featuring a skewed look at panels on a page, done up in the style of an old romance book. Sitting in between the gutters, and slightly behind a panel, is a man, who seems to be GOING THROUGH IT.

021

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Announcing the big Waffle Bird x Variant Edition collaboration! Banned books. Delicious food. "The Objectional Publications Book Club" - named after a board the government of Alberta put together in the 50s to police dangerous things like COMIC BOOKS. Join us: variantedmonton.com/events/...

131

Reposted by Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG)

Frederik Hornung @frederikhornung.com · 25/11/2025

Meet THE DOOMS! ALL CAPS! Tribute art of the four coolest Dooms pop culture's gotta offer!

423688

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

One of our favourites from the past few years - still available in hard copy at our shop but ALSO, you can support this amazing creator directly! This book has a slight Sin City flavour with Mad Max tendencies. If that appeals, check it out!!

121

Reposted by Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG)

Renegade Arts Entertainment @renegadeartsent.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

It's time for more love in Edmonton! Join @sheaproulx.bsky.social @jeffmartinart.bsky.social @geeknerdnet.bsky.social at @variantedmonton.bsky.social Wednesday from 7pm, to celebrate and talk about Alberta Comics Love. Details here: variantedmonton.com/events/38494...

Kat Simmer's cover for Alberta Comics Love in hues of pinks and greys. The images show snap shots of loving couples and families.

176

Reposted by Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG)

Kelly Knox @kelly-knox.com · 24/10/2025

today on Marvel.com, it's Jeff -- O'Lantern! www.marvel.com/articles/cul...

A round pumpkin version of Jeff the Landshark made with a foam pumpkin, craft foam sheets, and paint

516135

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

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

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)

050

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

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.

icv2.com

Diamond 'Previews' Comes to an End

October Issue, #445, Is the Final One

330

Reposted by Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG)

mattie lubchansky @mattielubchansky.com · 16/09/2025

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

92968762

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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!

020

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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

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!”

030

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

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.

174

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

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

020

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

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!

020

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

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.

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

150

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

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. 👀

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!

0112

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

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!

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.

020

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

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

030

Reposted by Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG)

Sandra, present perfect…ly monstrous @sgwong.com · 30/06/2025

#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...

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)

046

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

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.

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.

021

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

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...

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.

111

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

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...

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).

132

Reposted by Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG)

Kieron Gillen @kierongillen.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

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

1029528

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

We always think it can't happen here. But it can, and it does. What the Alberta government is doing is disingenuous and dangerous. We have more thoughts on this, stay tuned...

0148

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Hi everyone! This dude wrote BLOOD AND THUNDER out this week. Very “80s buddy cop by way of 2000ad/Judge Dredd.” He’s very good at this, and you should pick up that book. Also, this joke made me laugh. So.

031

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Folks, Jeff the Landshark has a new comic out this week and we are very excited! youtu.be/0OzXZGA1k3s?...

youtu.be

JEFFPARDY

YouTube video by TBECK

011

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

We’re low key one of the best places in Edmonton to find blank covers!

020

Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG) @variantedmonton.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

About a year ago, we confirmed our new location… while our old one was still blocked off. During a visit to pick up some fresh product for @yegindiebookstores.bsky.social, we captured this. In the depths of it all, there are still little moments of hope. Like being able to see a little guy chillin.

Just a l’il bird on a face, with a l’il tum.

060

Reposted by Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics (YEG)

Dave Infante @dinfontay.com · 25/04/2025

Man, this is a pretty fucking gross move from Amazon, huh? Good on @bookshop.org for not mincing words, though:

Every April, we celebrate Independent Bookstore Day to remind us how vital indie bookstores are to our communities and society. It’s a day of joy and solidarity, and significant financial impact for these bookstores.

This year, Amazon is undercutting that with a “Book Sale” on the same day—a calculated move by a company that has already put half the bookstores in the country out of business, controls over 60% of the market and sells far more books than all indie bookstores combined. The people at Amazon responsible for the timing of their "Book Sale" should be ashamed, but they are shameless.

8773523300