Variant Issues - Adding new variants to existing issues

Let's say you want to add a new variant cover to an existing index. Let's start with Spike vs. Dracula #1, which has a total of 6 variant covers but only has one loaded into the database.

Selecting the "Edit Cover" link underneath the existing image will display the following:

The Button labeled #1 will allow you to create a new variant AND upload the cover for it.  This is what you will do most of the time.

The Button labeled #2 will allow you to upload a second image to the base cover.  Usually for dust jackets and such, not variants.

The Button labeled #3 will allow you to move the existing cover to a new variant.

Selecting button #1 will take you to the cover upload screen.  It is very similar to the cover upload screen from the past with a couple extra questions.

The main things here is that you can give your Variant a name.  While not required it is highly suggested to give it a name.

Second is the Variant Artwork checkbox.  If you are uploading a cover with newartwork you check this box.  If you are just uploading a newstand version of the direct cover the artwork is the same leave that box unchecked.