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The comic book collection app built for serious collectors

Pre-loaded catalogue of 1,000+ series, real-time valuation, CGC & variant tracking, mobile-ready, barcode scanner. Everything a spreadsheet can't do.

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A proper comic collection app needs five things: an integrated series catalogue, issue-by-issue tracking with automatic missing-issue lists, dynamic valuation, CGC and variant handling, and mobile access with barcode scanning. My Comics Collection covers all five — with a 14-day free trial and no credit card required.

The 10 criteria

What separates a great comic collection app from a toy

Not every "collection app" is built for real collectors. Most are glorified note-taking tools with a nice UI. A real one has to solve concrete collector problems at scale. Here are the ten criteria we use — and how My Comics Collection meets each of them.

  1. Integrated series catalogue — no manual entry of issue numbers. Pick your series, we already have the numbering, covers and release dates.
  2. Issue-by-issue tracking — every owned copy marked individually, with status (owned, wanted, duplicate, for sale).
  3. Automatic missing-issue list — generated from your checked copies, kept up to date as you tick more off.
  4. Dynamic valuation — each issue carries a current market value, aggregated into per-series and total collection worth.
  5. CGC & variant handling — grades, variants, signed copies and key issues all get dedicated fields and badges.
  6. Barcode scanner — at a shop or convention, scan to check if you already own the copy before buying.
  7. CSV export — your data stays yours. Export any time for backup or migration.
  8. Mobile-ready — responsive web app. Works on iOS, Android, tablet, desktop — same data, any device.
  9. Public share link — show your runs, your stats, or your for-sale list with a single URL.
  10. Multi-publisher catalogue — Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse, indies — all in one place.
How we score

My Comics Collection vs. the alternatives

FeatureSpreadsheetGeneric notes appsMy Comics Collection
Pre-loaded catalogue❌❌✅ 1,000+ series
Missing issues listManual❌✅ Automatic
Real-time valuation❌❌✅
CGC handlingManual columnText field✅ Dedicated fields
Barcode scanner❌❌✅
Public share❌❌✅ One-click URL
MobilePainfulOK✅ Responsive web
CSV exportNativeLimited✅ Full export

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — no credit card needed. Full access for two weeks. If you don't continue, you can export your data as CSV.
Over 1,000 series across all major American comic publishers (Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse, Boom, IDW, indies). Manual entry is also possible for rare or obscure series.
Yes. Our CSV import accepts standard formats from most tools. If your CSV is non-standard, we can help map it manually.
Yes. The web app is fully responsive — identical experience on phone, tablet or desktop. No native app required.
Data is hosted on European servers, GDPR-compliant. Your collection is yours — export and delete are always available.

Try My Comics Collection for 14 days, no card required

Full app access for two weeks. Import your first series, check off your copies, see the valuation. Keep your data when you cancel.

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