ComicBase
Encyclopedia
ComicBase is a popular computer program
for tracking comic book
collections, and is considered one of the most comprehensive databases of American comic books. Begun in 1992 by Peter Bickford as an Apple Macintosh program, as of 2011 its version 15 software (now Microsoft Windows
-only) includes listings on over 450,000 individual comic books (virtually every English-language comic published since the late 19th century), as well as the ability to integrate with associated website AtomicAvenue.com which allows users to sell their comics online. The database
contains millions of notes, creator credits, and current pricing provided by Heritage Auctions
, Atomic Avenue and Comics Buyer's Guide
..
Users of the software can select issues from the existing database and mark the quantity and condition of the comics they own, enabling even very large collections to be tracked with minimal data entry. As of version 10 (released in 2005), ComicBase has an annual subscription model with weekly price and issue updates, allowing users to keep their collections up-to-date as new comics are released each week.
Newer versions of Comicbase also allow users to submit suggested database changes for consideration by Comicbase staff, to be incorporated into future database updates. ComicBase was the first software available on Blu-ray disc
.
ComicBase is currently available in 5 different editions:
Computer program
A computer program is a sequence of instructions written to perform a specified task with a computer. A computer requires programs to function, typically executing the program's instructions in a central processor. The program has an executable form that the computer can use directly to execute...
for tracking comic book
Comic book
A comic book or comicbook is a magazine made up of comics, narrative artwork in the form of separate panels that represent individual scenes, often accompanied by dialog as well as including...
collections, and is considered one of the most comprehensive databases of American comic books. Begun in 1992 by Peter Bickford as an Apple Macintosh program, as of 2011 its version 15 software (now Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows is a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft.Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on November 20, 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces . Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal...
-only) includes listings on over 450,000 individual comic books (virtually every English-language comic published since the late 19th century), as well as the ability to integrate with associated website AtomicAvenue.com which allows users to sell their comics online. The database
Database
A database is an organized collection of data for one or more purposes, usually in digital form. The data are typically organized to model relevant aspects of reality , in a way that supports processes requiring this information...
contains millions of notes, creator credits, and current pricing provided by Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auction Galleries is the world's largest collectibles auctioneer and the third largest auction house, with over $700 million in annual sales and 600,000 online bidder-members...
, Atomic Avenue and Comics Buyer's Guide
Comics Buyer's Guide
Comics Buyer's Guide , established in 1971, is the longest-running English-language periodical reporting on the American comic book industry...
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Users of the software can select issues from the existing database and mark the quantity and condition of the comics they own, enabling even very large collections to be tracked with minimal data entry. As of version 10 (released in 2005), ComicBase has an annual subscription model with weekly price and issue updates, allowing users to keep their collections up-to-date as new comics are released each week.
Newer versions of Comicbase also allow users to submit suggested database changes for consideration by Comicbase staff, to be incorporated into future database updates. ComicBase was the first software available on Blu-ray disc
Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray Disc is an optical disc storage medium designed to supersede the DVD format. The plastic disc is 120 mm in diameter and 1.2 mm thick, the same size as DVDs and CDs. Blu-ray Discs contain 25 GB per layer, with dual layer discs being the norm for feature-length video discs...
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ComicBase is currently available in 5 different editions:
- FREE
- Express
- Professional
- Archive (contains a large archive of full-size comic covers on 3 DVDs, and which may also be downloaded individually)
- Blu-ray (contains ~50GB of comic cover images)