Multiverse

📡 Have you been (not so) patiently waiting for the sequel to "Galaxy: The Prettiest Star"?! Well good news: Taylor Barzelay is back--living as her authentic self, a purple alien space princess with blue hair and superpowers. And if you haven't encountered this space princess yet, let us introduce you to this young adult series for ages 13 and up. Save the date: on Saturday May 23rd Jadzia Axelrod enters the Multiverse ( Galaxy: As The World Falls Down releases May 5th). Jadzia Axelrod is the author of Galaxy: The Prettiest Star, Hawkgirl: Once Upon a Galaxy, Justice League Intergalactic and Justice League: Dream Girls for DC Comics, and several other comics and stories. Her highly anticipated sequel to the YA trans coming-out graphic novel, Galaxy: As The World Falls Down, brings more romance, more action, and more queer joy as Taylor faces her biggest fear: the Vane. Stop by to meet Jadzia, talk about writing comics, and get your copy of Galaxy: The Prettiest Star and Galaxy: As The World Falls Down signed. 📍 Multiverse, 8026 Germantown Ave Philly 🗓 Saturday May 23 🕛 1-3pm 🚙🚍 Get to us on the 23 bus or CHW Regional Rail; plenty of free street parking across the street or paid parking right in front ♿️ There are two steps to enter our store; mobile ramp available and store is designed for people with mobility devices to navigate. (Please contact us with any other access needs) *** #bookstore #independentbookstore #comicbookstore #hybridcomicbookstore #booksbooksbooks #ilovebooks #bookstagram #authorevent #yagraphicnovel #graphicnovel #thingstodoinphilly #philadelphia #philly #curatednerdstuff

📡 Catch us this Saturday, May 16th, at @ecbacc ! "This free, daylong celebration of comics, culture, and community brings together creators, fans, and industry professionals for an unforgettable experience centered on stories made by, for, and about people of African descent. Attendees can explore a full schedule of engaging workshops focused on writing, drawing, and navigating the comics industry. Panel discussions feature diverse voices sharing insights on craft, career pathways, representation, and the evolving world of graphic storytelling. The AfriCoz Costume Contest invites fans of all ages to showcase their creativity and passion for comics’ culture. Whether you design your own look or represent a favorite character, the stage is yours. The all-day Marketplace offers a wide selection of comic books, graphic novels, artwork, and related merchandise from independent creators and vendors. It is the perfect place to discover new voices, support artists directly, and expand your collection. Whether you are an aspiring creator, a longtime collector, or simply curious about the vibrant world of comics, ECBACC 2026 offers an inclusive and welcoming space to connect, learn, and celebrate."

📡 Free Comic Book Day is here and the crew is ready to welcome you to help yourself to dozens of titles! We’ll also have free face painting (12-3), Absolute Batman cosplay by @thesmoke007 and 15% off all novels, graphic novels, manga, single issue comics, and trade paper backs. **** #bookstore #comicbookstore #hybridcomicbookstore #freecomicbookday #comicbookcollector

Thank you to author @victormanibo and the @theghoulsnextdoor for a fantastic conversation and helping us celebrate Indie Bookstore Day. The conversation covered everything from grappling with fascism through horror genre tropes, inverting the horror trend of queer and other marginalized folks as monsters, and whether cryptids would fight for climate justice. A few signed copies of his novels (The Sleepless, Escape Velocity and The Villa, Once Beloved) are still available at the store for those who couldn't make it. **** #bookstore #independentbookstore #indiebookstoreday #independentbookstoreday #comicbookstore #hybridcomicbookstore #booksbooksbooks #ilovebooks #bookstagram #horrorbooks #filipino #asianamerican #AAPI #writersofinstagram #authorevent #speculativefiction #sciencefiction #thingstodoinphilly #philadelphia #philly #curatednerdstuff

SATURDAY! Come get a photo with Absolute Batman (cosplay by @thesmoke007 )! Get your face painted (free!) by @ifacepaint215 ! Get dozens of free comic books for @free_comic_book_day !! Free Comic Book Day is this Saturday May 2nd from 10am-6pm. It's an annual celebration when we welcome everyone--from die hard collectors to the comic curious--to come grab dozens of free titles for all ages from DC, Marvel, Image and more (while supplies last). Additionally, we'll have special discounts throughout the day. Make it a fun day on the 8000 block of Germantown Ave in Chestnut Hill and grab breakfast or lunch across the street from @bakerstbread or enjoy some sunshine and sips starting 1pm across the street at @ciderbellyhardcider 📍 Multiverse, 8026 Germantown Ave Philly 🕛 10am-6pm 🚙🚍 Get to us on the 23 bus or CHW Regional Rail; plenty of (paid) street parking and free parking across the street ♿️ There are two steps to enter our store; mobile ramp available and store is designed for people with mobility devices to navigate. ***** #freecomicbookday #fcbd #bookstore #comicbookstore #hybridcomicbookstore #comicbookcollector #comicbookcollection #predator #spiderman #sonic #marvelcomics #dccomics #imagecomics #curatednerdstuff #dungeoncrawlercarl #philadelphia #philly #thingstodoinphilly #chestnuthillpa

🎲 What a month! Three amazing games with three amazing groups of players at @multiverse_philly . Every single one was a blast! 🚨Next month I have just ONE GAME LEFT before I take a little break from running at @multiverse_philly . Spots are going fast, so if you want in, now's the time⌛ I'll be back in the fall 🍂 with new adventures and ideas. In the meantime, go check out @multiverse_philly ! It's an awesome store and such a great spot for the community. I'm really glad to have been part of it❤️ 🔗Link in bio for sign ups, full schedule, and private event requests!

📡 Saturday April 25th is Indie Bookstore Day! Join us in Northwest Philly (Chestnut Hill/Mt. Airy) for: 🏷 Book sale! Dozens of selected titles for readers of all ages for $5 🎧 One lucky shopper who finds the golden ticket hidden in the store will win a year of free audio books from @librofm 👏 At 6pm we'll have a discussion with author @victormanibo (The Sleepless, Escape Velocity, The Villa Once Beloved) in conversation with @theghoulsnextdoor on gothic horror and literary approaches to the things that haunt us. The discussion is free and open to the public. Copies of Manibo’s novels will be available for purchase to be signed by the author after the discussion. 📍 Multiverse, 8026 Germantown Ave Philly 🗓 Saturday April 25th 🕛 Open 10-6, author event 6-7:30pm 🚙🚍 Get to us on the 23 bus or CHW Regional Rail; plenty of free street parking in front ♿️ There are two steps to enter our store; mobile ramp available and store is designed for people with mobility devices to navigate. (Please contact us with any other access needs) *** #bookstore #independentbookstore #indiebookstoreday #comicbookstore #hybridcomicbookstore #booksbooksbooks #ilovebooks #bookstagram #horrorbooks #filipinoamerican #asianamerican #AAPI #writersofinstagram #authorevent #speculativefiction #sciencefiction #thingstodoinphilly #philadelphia #philly #curatednerdstuff

📡 It's time for May science fiction, fantasy and magical realism pre-orders! Our recommended picks: [Link to order in bio; ships anywhere in US] 📚 The Republic of Memory by @mahmud0elsayed 📚 The Last Contract of Isako by @fonda.lee 📚 And Side by Side They Wander by @molly_tanzer 📚 Radiant Star by @ann_leckie 📚 Palaces of the Crow by @raynayler 📚 Bromantasy by @maryeroachauthor **** #bookstore #independentbookstore #indiebookstore #comicbookstore #hybridcomicbookstore #booksbooksbooks #tbr #newreleases #speculativefiction #sciencefiction #fantasy #horror #magicalrealism #ilovebooks #bookworm #shoplocal #philadelphia #philly

📚 We're two weeks away from Indie Bookstore Day! (Saturday April 25th) Come by during the day starting 10am and find the Golden Ticket in our store and you’ll win a year of audiobooks from @librofm 🎫 ! And then, at 6pm we're hosting author @victormanibo in conversation with @theghoulsnextdoor for a dive into using the horror genre to process real life historic horrors in a safe(r) way. Show your local bookstore some love on April 25th for this national event 😍 ****** #bookstore #independentbookstore #indiebookstoreday #comicbookstore #hybridcomicbookstore #booksbooksbooks #ilovebooks #bookstagram #horrorbooks #authorevent #speculativefiction #sciencefiction #thingstodoinphilly #philadelphia #philly #curatednerdstuff

📡 Free comic book day is almost here!! Stop by Saturday May 2nd from 10am-6pm when we welcome everyone--from die hard collectors to the comic curious--to come grab dozens of free titles for all ages from DC, Marvel, Image and more (while supplies last). Additionally, we'll have special discounts throughout the day. We'll be joined by cosplay extraordinaire @thesmoke007 as Absolute Batman (our most popular comic book series to date). 🗓 Add the date to your calendar and plan to come by early--last year we had over 500 people come through. 📍 Multiverse, 8026 Germantown Ave Philly 🕛 10am-6pm 🚙🚍 Get to us on the 23 bus or CHW Regional Rail; plenty of (paid) street parking and free parking across the street ♿️ There are two steps to enter our store; mobile ramp available and store is designed for people with mobility devices to navigate. ***** #freecomicbookday #fcbd #bookstore #comicbookstore #hybridcomicbookstore #comicbookcollector #comicbookcollection #predator #spiderman #sonic #marvelcomics #dccomics #imagecomics #curatednerdstuff #dungeoncrawlercarl #philadelphia #philly #thingstodoinphilly #chestnuthillpa

📡 April 25th is Indie Bookstore Day and we're celebrating by welcoming author @victormanibo into the Multiverse in conversation with @theghoulsnextdoor ! Whether you're new to the horror genre or a lifelong fan, you're welcome to join for this dynamic conversation about using the horror genre to explore historic injustices. Victor Manibo is a Filipino novelist living in New York. A 2022 Lambda Literary Emerging Voices Fellow, he is the author of the science fiction novels The Sleepless and Escape Velocity and the crime novel Dead Note. His first horror novel, The Villa, Once Beloved (November 2025) is a gothic tale of family, homecoming, and postcolonial vengeance spanning from the United States to the Philippines. Across the genres, his books share explorations of social justice themes, ensemble casts of characters and are unapologetically queer. Ghouls Next Door is an award-winning podcast hosted by Gabe Castro and Kae Kushin that explores the societal, historical and scientific influences behind our storytelling fears. Over nearly a decade they have produced dozens of episodes exploring everything from films to anime to novels. This event is free and open to the public, though space is limited in our cozy store. Copies of Manibo’s novels will be available for purchase to be signed by the author after the discussion. Ghouls Next Door merch will also be available for sale. ~Please note that the content of this event is for mature audiences; any minors must be accompanied by an adult.~ 📍 Multiverse, 8026 Germantown Ave Philly 🗓 Saturday April 25th 🕛 6-7:30pm 🚙🚍 Get to us on the 23 bus or CHW Regional Rail; plenty of free street parking in front ♿️ There are two steps to enter our store; mobile ramp available and store is designed for people with mobility devices to navigate. (Please contact us with any other access needs) *** #bookstore #independentbookstore #indiebookstoreday #comicbookstore #hybridcomicbookstore #booksbooksbooks #ilovebooks #bookstagram #horrorbooks #authorevent #speculativefiction #sciencefiction #thingstodoinphilly #philadelphia #philly #curatednerdstuff

The Guild of Book Workers have created original works of books arts for "Other Worlds Are Possible"–a window-display exhibition inspired by our store’s speculative fiction focus. The exhibition features handmade book arts by 10 artists, exploring the themes of imagination and creativity that books allow. Join us on April 3rd for a reception including snacks, drinks from our friends across the street at @ciderbellyhardcider and a short artist talk. 📍 Multiverse, 8026 Germantown Ave Philly 🗓 April 3 🕛 6-7:30pm 🚙🚍 Get to us on the 23 bus or CHW Regional Rail; plenty of street parking in front and free parking across the street ♿️ There are two steps to enter our store; mobile ramp available and store is designed for people with mobility devices to navigate. (Please contact us with any other access needs) *** #bookstore #comicbookstore #hybridcomicbookstore #bipocowned #bookarts #bookmakers #artisttalk #comicbooks #indiecomics #philadelphia #philly #thingstodoinphilly #chestnuthillpa #germantownphilly #mtairyphilly