# db'sCOMICSdb — beautiful comics database.

> Mobile app for creating, maintaining, and browsing comic collection databases. (iPhone/iPad app by The Lost Quill, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dbscomicsdb/id1530737627 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Lost Quill, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142399925)
- Category: Entertainment, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-11-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dbscomicsdb/id1530737627/reviews.md

## What is db'sCOMICSdb?

A beautifully simple mobile app to create, maintain and browse comic collection databases.  db'sCOMICSdb was developed by db who has dabbled in comic collecting since the 1970s. db needed a way to organize his collection and this is the result.

Unique among comic-collector apps, db'sCOMICSdb is ad-free, has an open-data architecture and can be useful without internet access.  It's a simple, no-nonsense, highly visual comic database!

db'sCOMICSdb is available for both Mobile and Desktop platforms and designed for smooth interoperation across devices.

If you find this free (and ad-free!) app to be useful we hope you'll contribute to its ongoing support via in-app purchases.

With a back-end based on the open-data project, Grand Comics Database (https://comics.org), you have access to details for hundreds of thousands of comics from all over the world.
To build your own database,  add comics by entering Series and Issues. Now you can search through comics by creator, character and date.  You can also provide details about each of your comic's condition, location and valuation and even add custom cover scans or photos.  Convenient links to online resources like ebay and GCD allow you to update and monitor your collection.

As you build your collections you can stash them onto your Desktop computer fixed-drive or your own online storage solution like Google Drive, Apple iCloud, Dropbox, etc. An online storage solution makes it easy to synchronize results between Desktop and Mobile sessions and it also makes it simple to share your collection with friends and with your favorite comic stores.   db'sCOMICSdb has direct support for Google Drive but if your collection can be accessed via a URL it can be loaded and viewed with db'sCOMICSdb.

You can view, sort and edit previously entered comics with no internet access. This is especially helpful when you're trying to remember your want-list while in the subterranean chambers of your friendly neighborhood comic store. Or perhaps during the zombie apocalypse.

System Requirements

The mobile app runs on modern (6th generation and newer) mobile phones. We recommend screens with at least 400 pixels of horizontal resolution.  The app caches cover images for your collection and can therefore consume storage in proportion to the size of your collection. db's collection is approximately 2500 comics and we expect the app to scale to collections of at least 10000 comics.  Larger collections will benefit from beefier model mobile devices.

The desktop app runs on recent (post-2015 models) Windows 10 and Macintosh computers with at least 4GB RAM.

For Data Geeks and Web-Slingers

The central philosophy behind db'sCOMICSdb is that it's *your* collection and *your* database and it's to be stored wherever you wish.  A collection is represented as a single JSON file coupled with optional custom cover-scans into a standards-compliant .zip file.  The database schema is publicly available and this makes it easy for capable programmers to view and to import, export or manipulate the data.

GCD Notices

The Grand Comics Database Project (GCD) is a volunteer project with the goal of documenting and indexing all comics for the free use of scholars, historians, researchers, and fans. The GCD acknowledges that the all-encompassing research nature of the project may result in the posting of cover scans for comics with images that some may find objectionable. *Viewer discretion is advised.*

Cover thumbnails are used for identification purposes only. All rights to cover images reserved by the respective copyright holders.

All portions of the Grand Comics Database™, except where noted otherwise, are copyrighted by the GCD and are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0). This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and  data distribution format.

## Key features

- Create and maintain comic databases
- Add condition, valuation, and custom scans
- Search by creator, character, and date
- Offline access to your collection
- Sync across mobile and desktop
- Open-data architecture

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Fund | $1.99 | one-time |
| Comic Fund | $4.99 | one-time |
| TPB Fund | $15.99 | one-time |
| Key Issue Fund | $74.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dbscomicsdb/id1530737627/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Updated review

*2021-07-22*

The developer contacted and fixed the issues I was having.I knocked off one star because the buttons are kind of small.but overall a decent app.

**Developer response:** We'd like to understand your issues, Please contact support@cannerycoders.com to report them?

## Frequently asked questions about db'sCOMICSdb

### What is db'sCOMICSdb?

db'sCOMICSdb is a mobile application designed to help you create, maintain, and browse your comic book collection. It offers a visually appealing interface and allows for detailed cataloging of your comics.

### Does db'sCOMICSdb have ads?

No, db'sCOMICSdb is ad-free. The developer emphasizes a no-nonsense, highly visual experience without advertisements.

### Can I use db'sCOMICSdb without an internet connection?

Yes, db'sCOMICSdb can be used without internet access. You can view, sort, and edit previously entered comics offline, which is useful for managing your want-list.

### How much does db'sCOMICSdb cost?

db'sCOMICSdb is available for free. The developer hopes users who find the app useful will contribute to its ongoing support via in-app purchases.

### What devices does db'sCOMICSdb support?

The mobile app runs on modern iPhones and iPads (6th generation and newer). It is also available for Windows 10 and Macintosh desktop computers.

### How often is db'sCOMICSdb updated?

The latest version of db'sCOMICSdb is 1.3.3, last updated on October 21, 2023. Updates aim to improve functionality and support for comic collectors.

### What is the age rating for db'sCOMICSdb?

db'sCOMICSdb has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the mature themes often associated with comic books and the potential for user-generated content.

### How does db'sCOMICSdb handle data storage and syncing?

Your comic collection is stored as a single JSON file, which can be backed up to your desktop or cloud storage like Google Drive or Dropbox. This facilitates synchronization between mobile and desktop sessions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.3 — 2023-10-21

Support for iCloud or Google Drive backup.  Removed built-in GoogleDrive support.  Now you can backup your databases by simply saving them to your device.  Selecting an iCloud or Google Drive volume will cause the database files (.zip format) to be pushed to the cloud.

Miscellaneous support library updates.

### 1.3 — 2022-09-20

Bugfixes and library updates.

### 1.2.1 — 2021-07-20

Important bugfixes for iOS14.  
- internal storage of comics database is more stable.
- reorganized File menu
- updated internal support modules

### 1.2 — 2021-04-01

Improved speed of offsite links to ebay comics.

### 1.1 — 2020-12-01

New features and bug-fixes in our first point release:

* feature: Text filters are now case-insensitive.
* feature: Cosmetic improvements for "Import Comics..." button.
* feature: Added Title filter to menubar.
* feature: New Desktop Hotkeys for Select All and Close-Menu (ESC)
* bug-fix: Reset filters when new collection is opened.
* bug-fix: Fixed appearance on newer iPhones.
* bug-fix: Autoscroll-to Issues is more stable.

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