A Note About Tariffs

To answer you all: Yes, in short, the 25% tariffs implemented on April 2nd WILL affect Crossover Comics.

A large portion of what we sell in store is made with paper, and unfortunately, that industry is being heavily affected by the tariffs. Much of the Anglophone publishing industry for comics, books, and games is inseparably intertwined with American companies, even when books are created and/or printed by Canadians. We have unfortunately already seen the rise of prices on items we commonly get from our distributors, and we expect that to continue.

We ask for your patience with our staff and ordering system while we navigate through this, and other disruptions happening now within the larger industry of comics and games (bankruptcies, allocations, and mergers, oh my!). The volatility of the tariffs adds a new layer of difficulty for us to get all your favourite things at the fairest price, but we ask that you continue to put your trust in us - we're in this boat too and you can bet we're trying our best!

Would you like to help us out? Here's how:

• Keep buying local: Your loyalty kept us alive through the pandemic, and supported all the Quebec and Canadian creators, publishers, and small businesses in our network as well. We will happily provide guidance towards more local goods and projects so you can keep your dollars and interests in your own backyard.
• Pre-order when possible: Pre-orders and subscriptions are the best way to guarantee the fairest price and surefire availability. It puts more money directly into the hands of creators. It gives Crossover the right data to make better curatorial choices, and deposits to support wider ordering. It helps YOU budget your hobby accordingly, as you know the releases and prices in advance.
• Reach out to your MP and government: Write to your representatives and urge them to help keep independent bookstores alive in Canada. Demand subsidies, grants, exceptions, etc for small businesses. Of course, we do not want to be bullied by foreign governments and corporations, however, the safety of our delicate industry is currently very vulnerable. Please let them know you care about us!

We love our community of customers and thank you all so much for your understanding. Please let us know if there's anything we can clarify for you about these upcoming difficulties. We couldn't do it without your support!