News & updates released in 2025
It’s August 30, so here’s the CLZ Newsletter for August 2025.
We started the month with the promised update for the CLZ Comics mobile app, in which we take the most popular feature, Adding Comics by Scanning Covers, to the next level.
For the rest of the month, most of the dev team (Pim, Bernard, Michiel and AJ) have been working on the upcoming updates for CLZ Movies, both mobile and web.
It started out as a relatively small update in which we would add some new fields (just like we did for the books and music apps recently). However, the update has grown into a huge major upgrade, with several big new features that have been on our “to do” list for many years.
It will bring: editable episode lists, add your own youtube trailers, a full watch history with multiple watch dates, and more! Check out the Sneak Preview below (with screenshots!).
Finally, lead developer Sven is preparing for the biggest CLZ Web project in recent years. Something users have been requesting for ages. But also a project we have been procrastinating for ages too, if only for the size and complexity. But it is finally going to happen this year.
I can’t tell you what it is yet, but if you have been with us for a while, you can probably guess what it is :-).
The topics today:
- CLZ Comics 10.3 (mobile): Easier and faster Adding by Cover!
- Sneak Preview: CLZ Movies updates (web and mobile) with many new fields
Most of the dev team (Pim, Bernard, Michiel and AJ) have been working on upcoming updates for CLZ Movies, both mobile and web.
It started out as a relatively small update in which we would add some new fields (just like we did for the books and music apps recently). However, the update has grown into a huge major upgrade, with several big new features that have been on our “to do” list for many years.
Check out the Sneak Preview of CLZ Movies Web below:
Editable episode lists for TV Series!
Add or edit episodes, set titles, episode numbers, runtimes, first airdates:
Separate episodes by moving them to other discs:
Add Discs to your movies, set their Title, Format and add Features
Watch history: track multiple watch dates
Add your own YouTube trailer links
Extra fields for Box Sets
Purchase Price, Date, Store and Notes:
HDR field will allow multiple values
E.g. HDR10 and Dolby Vision.
Various fixes and improvements
Various fixes and improvements
Various fixes and improvements
Various fixes and improvements
Fixed:
- Check Value screen now shows ‘in collection status’ colors
Improved:
- More robust image downloading during downsync: failed image downloads will now retry automatically
Improved:
- More robust image downloading during downsync: failed image downloads will now retry automatically
Fixed:
- Barcode scanner would sometimes stop picking up barcodes until you exited and re-opened the Add screen
- Going back from a details page to the images view sometimes jumped frantically to the top
It’s alive! It’s alive! NCBD is here once more
The legend begins! The Norse Myths tell of Gods who walked the Earth, doing great deeds for the mortals who believed in them. But Asgard isn’t real, and never was. The Gods never soared in our skies, never stood with our heroes, never fought for kindness or justice. It was all just a story. Nobody’s coming to help us. But somewhere in the city… a man is waking up. A man with a hammer. The Mortal Thor #1. Written by Al Ewing and art by Pasqual Ferry.
Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man #1 Jack Griffin has always been invisible to the people around him, at least in his own mind. But when an experimental breakthrough presents a path to make his dreams of invisibility a reality, no one, not even the woman he loves will stand in his way. Witness Griffin’s legendary descent into madness as his humanity fades away and the monster inside is revealed, leaving only… The Invisible Man! The horror dream team of James Tynion IV and DaNi reveal their vision for one of the most horrific monsters in cinematic history!
Humanity broke the barrier between our universe and our universe’s shadow. From the void came horrific apparitions that craved nothing but destruction. But from this terror… a legend was born. A warrior who found a way to access the energy that binds our universe and the shadow universe, transforming him into a cosmic dark knight. This immortal legend was named Batman. He fought to keep us safe but then one day abandoned the war. Though he didn’t disappear entirely. Now they say he hunts a rogues gallery of monsters… born from the shadows! Immortal Legend Batman #1
Happy Reading!
Improved:
- More robust image downloading during downsync: failed image downloads will now retry automatically
Fixed:
- Barcode scanner would sometimes stop picking up barcodes until you exited and re-opened the Add screen
- Going back from a details page to the images view sometimes jumped frantically to the top
Improved:
- More robust image downloading during downsync: failed image downloads will now retry automatically
Fixed:
- Barcode scanner would sometimes stop picking up barcodes until you exited and re-opened the Add screen
- Going back from a details page to the images view sometimes jumped frantically to the top
- Update Values now also works for unlinked games that do have a PriceCharting ID filled in
Improved:
- More robust image downloading during downsync: failed image downloads will now retry automatically
Fixed:
- Barcode scanner would sometimes stop picking up barcodes until you exited and re-opened the Add screen
- Going back from a details page to the images view sometimes jumped frantically to the top
These top-10s are created by you all, the users of the CLZ app and software, as they’re based on how often these comics already appear on your wish lists in the CLZ Cloud, even before release!
By the hoary hosts of Hoggoth! It’s NCBD once again.
Super-thief, super… Hero?! Felicia Hardy is the Black Cat, the world’s slyest and most skilled super-thief! She loves a good score. The longer the odds, the better! But her entire world turned upside down after the Amazing Spider-Man’s battle with Hellgate, so Felicia is turning over a new leaf as New York City’s newest… super hero?! The first super villain on her list: the Lizard! But will the Black Cat risk it all after her do-gooding moral high ground attracts dangerous attention from the lowest of the city’s underworld? Easy, Kingpin of Crime, she’s still skimming off the top! Black Cat #1
Escape #1 Milton Shaw is a battle-hardened bomber pilot, flying missions over a war-torn world ruled by a ruthless empire. But when his plane is shot out of the sky, Milton wakes up behind enemy lines — in the smoldering ruins of a city he helped burn. And in less than 24 hours, his own side is dropping the big one to finish the job.
Now, injured, unarmed, and being hunted through enemy streets, Milton’s only shot at escape comes from the unlikeliest place: a grieving father and his son — civilians shattered by the same fascist regime that rules this land with an iron claw. Enemies by blood. Allies by circumstance. Together, they’ll have to fight their way out before the bomb drops and erases everything… and everyone. Set in a brutal, fully painted world of anthropomorphic animals — think Inglourious Basterds meets Blacksad — ESCAPE is a gritty, bullet-riddled journey through war’s scorched aftermath. It’s about the violence we inflict, the souls we try to save, and the courage it takes to crawl out of fire.
An epic, star-studded, oversize 1.100 issues in the making! Detective Comics #1100 In March 1937, a comic book was published that changed the world as we know it. Now, 1,099 issues later, some of comics’ top talents have gathered to celebrate the comic that birthed a legend!
Tom Taylor and Mikel Janín join forces once again to tell a heartfelt and action-packed story of Batman rescuing a young boy’s best friend. Greg Rucka and Álvaro Martínez Bueno team up for a tale that asks the question: was Gotham better off before Batman? Mariko Tamaki reunites with Detective Comics collaborator Amancay Nahuelpan for a yarn that explores Bruce Wayne’s world outside of the cowl and how his double life as Batman intersects with his alter ego’s actions. Dan Watters and legendary artist Bill Sienkiewicz bring us a story that illustrates just how similar Batman’s motivations are to the criminals he has sworn to fight and how he fights against his own darkness.
Happy Reading!
These top-10s are created by you all, the users of the CLZ app and software, as they’re based on how often these comics already appear on your wish lists in the CLZ Cloud, even before release!
Spidey senses tingling… It’s NCBD!
It’s the bloody kickoff to an epic battle between the Predators and Marvel’s heroes! A Predator King, emboldened by a new vibranium arsenal and aided by a surprising human ally, launches an all-out invasion of Earth, claiming the planet as a hunting preserve! You’ll need to read to see just who — if anyone — will survive and to witness some shocking twists and turns as the entire Marvel Universe finds itself in the Predator’s tri-laser crosshairs! Predator Kills the Marvel Universe #1
A brand new year of adventure begins here! Space Ghost #1 The Guardian of the Spaceways returns for more evil-thwarting action in an all-new series – kicking off with the first appearance of a classic Space Ghost villain!
As Space Ghost and Blip fight to defuse a hostage situation on an amusement park planet that’s been hijacked by the villainous Toymaker, Jan and Jace are confronted by a mysterious figure from their past – a meeting that will shake the Ghost Planet’s team to the core!
One year ago, four friends barely escaped the unrelenting terror of the video game called Nightmare Cemetery. After spending endless hours locked into the innovative Dreamwave (the first gaming console played entirely while you sleep) in order to save one of their own from the game’s all-too-real consequences, they survived… barely. But after their harrowing rescue, they’ve decided they’ve had enough of Nightmare Cemetery and its enigmatic final boss, the King of Sleep.
That is, until the newest DLC, The Blighted Sprawl, suddenly appears online with a promise to reveal the truth of what actually lurks at the heart of Nightmare Cemetery’s digital darkness . . . and why its effects are now bleeding out into the real world in an array of bizarre and disturbing new ways. Cemetery Kids Run Rabid #1
Happy Reading!
These top-10s are created by you all, the users of the CLZ app and software, as they’re based on how often these comics already appear on your wish lists in the CLZ Cloud, even before release!
Fixed:
- Update from Core: repeating updates could occur for the same comics
- Crashes in the new Add by Cover screen
It’s NCBD once again!
Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone #1 What’s going on inside the Deadzone?! Find out in the second book of the Kai-Sei era, IDW’s new connected Godzilla universe!
Inside the new IDW Godzilla universe, there exists a mystery larger than any other… what is the Deadzone? Inhabitants of this new world know the Deadzone to be a walled-off portion of the Pacific Northwest, sequestered after the most disastrous Godzilla attack the country has ever faced. The government would have its citizens believe that nothing is still alive inside the Deadzone… but do you believe that?
There are stories of a man. Or rather… a half kaiju, half man… who travels freely throughout the Deadzone. Some say he can even kill a kaiju. Some say… he’s not the only of his kind.
Hellgate has arrived and now, Spider-man’s shocking defeat! Battered and broken, Spider-Man needs to level up if he’s going to survive the next round. Peter Parker is a different man following Hellgate’s revelation. But Mary Jane Watson has a revelation of her own to share! And the first foes to put Spidey’s strength to the test are Shocker and his new allies, the Aftershocks! The Amazing Spider-Man #9
Melody Nelson and Jesse Harmon fell in love long ago in the tiny town of Perennial Harbor, but since they parted ways, that place has grown stranger and stranger… Everything is just as it was decades ago, and the strained smiles of its residents mask a bizarre secret.
When Melody’s life begins to unravel and she finds herself slipping backward in time, she must uncover the truth behind this mystery before it destroys her… And the only one she’s ever cared for. Blink and You’ll Miss It #1
Happy reading!
In December 2024, we introduced a cool new way to add comics to your app: just scan the cover!
No more need to scan the barcode, no more need to find series by title and/or issue number… Just take a picture of the cover and the app shows you possible matches. Pick the right one and add it to your collection. Easy, fast… and.. everyone can do it, even if your knowledge of the comic world is limited.
Now, we expected this feature to be a hit, mainly for comics that do not have a barcode, or maybe for comics that have the barcode on the back cover. However, the Cover Scanner turned out to be way more popular than anticipated and by now it has grown to be the most popular feature in the app and, somewhat surprisingly, the main way for most users to add their comics, even for comics that do have a barcode.
So… it’s time for the next step. Let’s make this feature even faster and easier!
Here’s what’s new in today’s version 10.3 update:
- Easier and quicker match selection
- New queue mode for adding in batch
- New two-panel layout for tablets in landscape mode
All CLZ news for July 2025, summarized in one email.
Two big releases this month, with a 3rd one coming up within a few days, maybe even tomorrow.
First up is the addition of several new data fields to our CLZ Music tools, both mobile and web. Users are loving the new fields, especially the Listening History.
The 2nd update, for all five CLZ Web flavors, received some mixed feedback. Most users absolute love the addition of the automatic eBay search links, but a small group of users hated it with a passion.
Which is why we made it optional from the start. But… based on the feedback, we have tweaked the look and placement of the links. Now things have quieted down in our support channels… phew, crisis averted!
We had planned to do a third big release this month, but it got delayed a bit. I am talking about the improvements to the popular Add By Cover Scan feature in the CLZ Comics mobile app. The final tweaks have just been implemented though, so we hope to submit to the apples and googles for approval today!
More about the above 3 updates and 2 other ongoing products:
- CLZ Music (web and mobile): New data fields
- CLZ Web (all flavors): Automatic eBay search links
- Coming up: CLZ Comics 10.3 (mobile): Easier and faster Adding by Cover!
- Coming up: CLZ Movies updates (web and mobile) with many new fields
Suit up, heroes—it’s New Comic Book Day!
Heavy magic and monstrous threats collide in Mark Spears Monsters #6, where ancient spells go haywire and a forgotten slayer races to stop a cryptic ritual that could unleash horrors on our world. Can our hero close the portal before it’s too late?
In the ultimate Disney‑Meets‑Marvel surprise, What If: Goofy Became Spider‑Man spins web‑slinging heroics with a cartoon twist. Goofy Parker swings into action with heartfelt hijinks, big laughs and that timeless lesson of great power, great responsibility — ah‑hyuck!
Speed Racer #1 by Mad Cave clocks in straight from the future of turbocharged chaos. As the Formula X Championship heats up, the Racer family faces black‑ops sabotage, underground crime syndicates and one masked rival who may know them all too well. Legacy, loyalty—and neon‑lit danger—await on the track.
Sun, Sand, Superman? DC’s Kal‑El‑Fornia Love takes the Super‑Family on a West Coast vacation like no other. From Supergirl battling sea monsters in Malibu to Bizarro crashing a Hollywood set, it’s a whirlwind of beachside chaos, magical mayhem and kaiju in the Pacific. The perfect summer read for fans of heart, humor and heroics.
And finally, let’s journey into a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: The High Republic Finale #1. It promises to cap off Phase III of the High Republic saga, where Jedi face the scourge of the Blight, the rise of Marchion Ro and a nameless threat consuming the Force itself. The destiny of the Jedi Order hangs in the balance!
Happy reading
Fixed:
- Scanning ISBNs: Improved accuracy, now only tracks actual ISBNs, and no more premature beeping * Scanning ISBNs: On some devices, the back camera wasn’t used for scanning
- Manage Pick List: Back button wasn’t always working
- Book Details didn’t always refresh correctly after editing the cover
- Add Books: Typing ISBNs manually wasn’t working correctly
- Edit Book: Calendar and Barcode/ISBN photo icons are now always blue, making them stand out as buttons in both dark and light mode
Also:
- CLZ Comics has been updated to the new Play Store API
CLZ Music has been updated to the new Play Store API.