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Adding by series
Adding Comics » Adding by series
If you want to add multiple comics of one series, the easiest way to do so is by searching on the series title. Typing the series will automatically show a few suggestions by the series name. If you click enter it will show all series associated with this title.…
Adding comics
Getting Started » Adding comics
The first thing to do is add comics to your collection. After you’re done setting up your app, you can start adding your comic books to your database. You can add comics to CLZ Comics in a variety of ways: Adding by Barcode When you are cataloging your boxes…
Adding Comics
Adding Comics
After you’re done setting up your app, you can start adding your comic books to your database. You can add comics to CLZ Comics in a variety of ways. How to add comics to your collection? Select one of the methods below to learn how: Adding by Barcode: When…
Missing comics
Browsing » Missing comics
The missing comic feature is the ultimate tool for comic book collectors to keep track of the issues they are missing from their collections by comparing your issues and series to the ones in our Core. With this tool, you can see what comics you are missing per comic…
Editing comics
Managing Your Database » Editing comics
After adding some comics to your database, it’s time to start editing your entries to add personal information (like purchase details, storage box, and notes, etc…) or to edit the automatically downloaded data to your own preferences. This is done in the app’s…
Removing comics
Managing Your Database » Removing comics
There are a few ways to remove comics from your database. Removing one comic from its details page Removing multiple comics in one go Remove all comics from your database Removing comics by swiping (iOS only) Removing one comic from its details page Tap…
CLZ Comics
CLZ Comics
Welcome to CLZ Comics! Thanks for downloading our CLZ Comics app! We hope you’ll enjoy using this app to catalog and manage your comic book collection. What is CLZ Comics? CLZ Comics is the perfect tool to help you keep track of your collection. Want to check if…
Adding by issue
Adding Comics » Adding by issue
Sometimes looking by series can be difficult cause it still shows a lot of options. If you know the exact issue you’re looking for you can type in the series title plus the issue number on the issue tap. Example: You are looking for Amazing Spiderman 25. Easily fill…
Adding by NCBD
Adding Comics » Adding by NCBD
What is NCBD? NCBD stands for New Comic Book Day and this is the day our CLZ Content Team updates and adds all new releases for that week in our Core central online comic database, complete with cover art, variant descriptions and creator lists. Every week on…
Adding by barcode
Adding Comics » Adding by barcode
When you are cataloging your boxes of comics, the best way to add comics to CLZ Comics is by scanning their barcodes with your device’s camera. You can add multiple comic books in one go. This feature makes that you don’t have to search everything by series or…
Editing multiple comics
Managing Your Database » Editing multiple comics
You can edit multiple comics in one go by using the Edit Multiple screen. This way you don’t have to edit every single comic with the same goal. Example: you might want to edit multiple comics to the same owner or storage box. !Edit Multiple is the only feature…
Sorting your comics
Customising » Sorting your comics
With your comics stored digitally on your mobile device, you can sort your comics in a few different ways. With the sort order list, you can view by name, date, value, and much more! This feature is perfect if you want information about an entire series. Example: If…
Subscribing to CLZ Comics
Getting Started » Subscribing to CLZ Comics
CLZ Comics is a paid subscription app: US $1.99 per month, when paying monthly or US $19.99 per year, when paying yearly (~ US $1.66 per month) You can try the app for free with the 7-day trial that can be started inside the app.
Series questions
FAQ / Troubleshooting » Series questions
Here you can find all the questions related to “series”: Series questions: My series are not sorted correctly? Some of my series are duplicated / split up, how do I fix that? My series are not sorted correctly? If you find that your series list is…
Series folder
Customising » Grouping into folders » Series folder
For the comic collector, the series folder is the most important folder. This will combine the issues that belong within the same series. The series folder is the only folder with an image next to it. This will help you identify the series. The series folder option…
My Series
Adding Comics » Adding by NCBD » My Series
“My series” tab: view releases for your existing series The “My Series” tab is a way to browse releases for the series that are already in your database. How to view my series: Tap the Add Comics button: Then go to the NCBD tab and tap “My…
Marking series as complete
Managing Your Database » Marking series as complete
The CLZ app gives an easy way to mark your series complete. This will let you keep track of your collection and helps you when focussing on completing your incomplete series. Marking a series as complete: In the series folder, it is possible to mark a series as…
Adding manually
Adding Comics » Adding manually
If you are unable to find a comic issue in our central database or you don’t have an internet connection, you can add it manually. When you add manually you will have the same options as the edit screen. How to add a comic manually? Tap on the “menu” icon to…
I have a different number of comics in desktop, cloud and app
FAQ / Troubleshooting » CLZ Cloud sync problems » I have a different number of comics in desktop, cloud and app
In some rare situations, your desktop, cloud, and mobile app database can get “out-of-sync”, causing a different number of comics to be listed. The solution is simple but may take some time. In short: Clear your CLZ Cloud, upload your local database, and…
Adding a new pick list item
Managing Your Database » Managing pick lists » Adding a new pick list item
You might want to add a pick list item if you’re missing a storage box to place your comic books under. Method 1: Type it into the field in the Edit Comic screen. When you edit a comic issue and you type something new in one of the Pick List fields, this…
I can’t find the Images View for the Series List anymore
FAQ / Troubleshooting » Cover image questions » I can’t find the Images View for the Series List anymore
We did indeed intentionally remove the Images View for the Series List, for 2 reasons: because we figured that showing just covers for series would not make much sense. We thought that viewing your series list with just covers was not a useful way to browse your…
Managing pick lists
Managing Your Database » Managing pick lists
With every comic you add to your collection, CLZ Comics stores common information in Pick Lists. Examples of pick lists include series, series group, and storage box. With the Manage Pick List screen, you can modify all pick list items. With it you can add, edit,…
Pull List
Adding Comics » Adding by NCBD » Pull List
What is a pull list? This is the list of comics you know you’re gonna buy every month. Some stores offer pull list programs where they’ll set aside the comics for you each month to ensure you never miss any issues. The Pull List tab in NCBD allows you to…
Browsing
Browsing
After you cataloged your first few comics, you can start browsing your database. CLZ offers a few ways to browse your database. This can be a great feature if you’re looking for issues or information within a series. Example: If you’re looking for the most…
Customising
Customising
Within the CLZ app, there are lots of settings to customise the database to your liking. You might want to view your comics in different types of folders, but customising also includes dark and light modes. Read some of these settings in the following…
Grouping into folders
Customising » Grouping into folders
When you have a lot of comics in your collection, it can be useful to group them. You group them by Key comics, Storage box, grade, creators, artists, slabbed vs raw, and much more! A few folder settings are Storage Box, Grade, Raw vs Graded, Key Comic, Key Reason,…
Submit to Core
The Core » Submit to Core
Core is our central online comic database, the database that is searched when you add comics by Series, Issue, Barcode, or by using the Pull List in the Add Comics screen. In other words, Core is the source of the automatic data and images you get when using the…
Getting Started
Getting Started
CLZ Comics is the perfect tool to help you keep track of your collection. Do you want to check if you already have a comic book in your collection? or just want to view your collection in different folders and display modes? We’ve got you covered! With CLZ, you…
Key tab
Managing Your Database » Editing comics » Key tab
A key issue comic book is an issue that is important in a series. Key information is fun to know, but can also have an impact on the value of the comic book. Key information is automatically filled in when adding a comic. A minor key comic can be recognized by the…
Key information
The Core » Key information
A comic book is a key when it’s important to the plot, character, or series. This can impact the value or relevance of/to the comic. In the CLZ app, this key information is already implemented in Core. You may want to update regularly to keep this up to…
FAQ / Troubleshooting
FAQ / Troubleshooting
If your question could not be answered by the main topics try to see if the FAQs can help you out. Account and subscription questions: Use your existing subscription How can I change my user ID to a real user name? My app is suddenly locked, how do I fix…
Managing Your Database
Managing Your Database
There are a lot of ways to manage your database within the CLZ Comics app. From editing to updating your comics, there are a lot of possibilities. Example: you might want to change a storage box location or update your current comic book information. Fields you want…
Customising
Getting Started » Customising
CLZ Comics offers a lot of customising options. In this topic we will explain the basics, so you can sort and view your collection the way you prefer. If you want to learn more about customising, open the main customising topic. View Modes CLZ Comics has a couple…
The Core
The Core
Core is our central online comic database, the database that is searched when you add comics by Series, Issue, Barcode or by using the Pull List in the Add Comics screen. In other words, Core is the source of the automatic data and images you get when using the…
View modes
Customising » View modes
CLZ Comics has a couple of view modes for your comics. For different purposes, you might want to use different view modes. This will get you faster and easier to your goal. Example: If you’re looking for one particular cover you might only want to view the cover…
Searching your database
Browsing » Searching your database
After you cataloged in your comics in the app, you can easily find them back in the app by searching your database. This might be useful if you are looking for a comic book in a large collection that you want to view or edit. CLZ offers a few different ways to…
Cover image questions
FAQ / Troubleshooting » Cover image questions
Here you can find all the questions related to cover images: Cover image questions: I do not see my own cover images after syncing I can’t find the Images View for the Series List anymore?
Update from Core
The Core » Update from Core
After you add your comics, the Core online data may change, e.g. to add more details that were not previously available. The Update from Core feature lets you update the comics in your local database with the new information in Core. How to update your comics with…
All
Adding Comics » Adding by NCBD » All
“All” tab: browse all recent and upcoming releases Wanna find out about new series or comics, that were not even on your radar yet? That’s what the “All” tab is for. It shows all releases that our Core knows about! This way you can see all the…
#1’s
Adding Comics » Adding by NCBD » #1’s
“#1’s” tab: show #1 issues only, so just new series This tab filters the NCBD list down to showing only new series that are coming out in the selected week. Never miss a new series this way! Tap the Add Comics button: Then go to the NCBD tab…
CovrPrice questions
FAQ / Troubleshooting » CovrPrice questions
I see a strange value for one of the comics that I suspect is incorrect. First, always check the Edit screen, to see if you may still have an old value listed in the My Value field. If not, then please report the strange value here, so that the CovrPrice guys can…
Multiple collections
Managing Your Database » Multiple collections
The Manage Collections option in the menu of the app lets you create multiple sub-sections in your database, called “collections”. Why create multiple collections: Many users use this feature, for all kinds of purposes: to keep separate collections for…
Key questions
FAQ / Troubleshooting » Key questions
Here you can find all the questions related to “key”: Key questions: Q: I am not seeing any key info in my app? Q: When updating keys what is the difference between the Replace and Replace & Clear options? I am not seeing any key info in my app. Q:…
Editing pick list items
Managing Your Database » Managing pick lists » Editing pick list items
You can easily edit your pick list items. For example, this can be used to edit series with wrong spelling. Edit pick list items via Manage Pick Lists screen: Open the menu by the button in the top left corner Tap “Manage Pick Lists” located under the tools…
Core questions
FAQ / Troubleshooting » Core questions
Here you can find all the questions related to “Core questions”: Core questions: I have a comic that I cannot find in our Core, what now? I have a comic that I cannot find in our Core, what now? If you tried adding that comic by barcode, and the…
Collection questions
FAQ / Troubleshooting » Collection questions
Here you can find all the questions related to “Collection Questions”: Collection questions: Can I edit multiple comics in one go? Why can’t I edit creators and characters in the app, or even sync my creator/character data from the desktop…
Making a wish list
Adding Comics » Making a wish list
You want an issue that is missing from your collection. You can easily fill it in on your wish list to keep track of the comics you are on the lookout for. The collection status helps you keep track of what is in your collection, on your wish list, or on order. How…
Pre-fill settings
Adding Comics » Pre-fill settings
When adding a comic to your database it will show you a popup screen where you can fill in some extra information about the comic book. This can be some personal information like storage or read status, but can also be some extra facts. This information then will be…
Update CovrPrice values
CovrPrice Values » Update CovrPrice values
To download values you have to tap “Update CovrPrice values” in your app. The Update from CovrPrice option lets you update the comics values in your local database with the new values from CovrPrice. How to update your CovrPrice values in your comic book…
CLZ Cloud sync problems
FAQ / Troubleshooting » CLZ Cloud sync problems
Here you can find all the questions related to “CLZ Cloud sync problems”: CLZ Cloud sync problems: I have a different number of comics in desktop, cloud, and app Error: Database synced with different CLZ Account Error: Cleared collection in CLZ…
Importing from Text / CSV
The CLZ Cloud » Import / export » Importing from Text / CSV
To perform a full import from a text or CSV file you can use the CLZ Cloud Import Tool. The steps consist of first importing all items into CLZ Cloud, and then syncing those items from CLZ Cloud to CLZ Comics on your mobile device. 1. Importing your Text/CSV file to…
CovrPrice Values
CovrPrice Values
Get comic values from CovrPrice Since Oct 2022 we have had a partnership with CovrPrice, one of the best comic value services available, as they provide accurate and reliable comic values for both raw and slabbed comics, updated on a daily basis. Through this…
Removing pick list items
Managing Your Database » Managing pick lists » Removing pick list items
The Manage Pick List screen allows the removal of entries, using the “X” icons on the right. You can use it to remove unused entries (with a “0” use count). But you can also remove entries that are still in use. If you do, it will automatically remove the entry…
Re-link Core variant
The Core » Re-link Core variant
It could be that the specific variant you own was NOT in Core yet when added to your database, but is listed NOW. In that case, you of course want to change your Core link to the correct variant, so that: When you use Update from Core, you will get the data for the…
The CLZ Cloud
The CLZ Cloud
The subscription to the CLZ Comics app comes with cloud storage for your data, in our own CLZ Cloud system. To use your CLZ Cloud, you need a CLZ Account. This topic includes Uploading to the cloud Downloading from the cloud Importing and exporting Printing to…
Subscribe to CovrPrice
CovrPrice Values » Subscribe to CovrPrice
To get access to these comic values from CovrPrice, you will need a subscription to the CovrPrice Premium plan. You can subscribe to CovrPrice Premium straight from the CLZ app, as in In-App-Purchase! Here’s how: Tap on the menu button Scroll down a bit…
Export to Text / CSV
The CLZ Cloud » Import / export » Export to Text / CSV
You can’t export directly from CLZ Comics on your mobile device, but you can export from your CLZ Cloud website. 1. Sync on your mobile app: Tap the menu in the top left Tap “Sync with CLZ Cloud” Tap the “Sync Changes” button to sync. 2.…
Import / export
The CLZ Cloud » Import / export
CLZ also gives you the option to import or export to Text / CSV. You might want to have a paper or digital list of your collection to share or overview your collection in a different way. This topic includes the following: Importing from Text / CSV Exporting to…
Warning: Database originates from Direct Export
FAQ / Troubleshooting » CLZ Cloud sync problems » Warning: Database originates from Direct Export
“Your database originates from a direct export from PC/Mac. Any additions or changes to this database cannot be synced back to CLZ Cloud or your PC/Mac.” CLZ Cloud sync doesn’t work if the database on your mobile device originated from a “Direct…
Errors in sync report
FAQ / Troubleshooting » CLZ Cloud sync problems » Errors in sync report
It can happen that something goes wrong during sync. If that happens, you will be notified, and you can check here what the error means: Error downloading/uploading cover: Other Messages: Clear database in CLZ Cloud: Error downloading/uploading cover: A…
Sync with CLZ Cloud
The CLZ Cloud » Sync with CLZ Cloud
When you’re using CLZ Comics, we strongly recommend using the CLZ Cloud to: Make an online backup of your comic collection data. Sync your comic data between devices (e.g. your phone and tablet). Sync data to/from Comic Connect software. Here’s how to upload…
Cover tab
Managing Your Database » Editing comics » Cover tab
Almost all comics in the database have cover images included, but CLZ Comics also gives you the ability to add your own images. You might want to do this if the picture is not of your liking or if you have a slightly different cover. (note that almost all comic covers…
Printing to PDF
The CLZ Cloud » Printing to PDF
If you want to print your collection on paper or export it to PDF, you can do so via CLZ Cloud. A pdf file helps you to get a physical copy of your collection. You can’t generate a PDF directly from your mobile app. For this, you will need to login to your CLZ…
Main tab
Managing Your Database » Editing comics » Main tab
In the main edit screen, you can find and edit all the standard comic information. Most of this will already automatically be filled in by our database. You might want to edit details that aren’t corresponding with the comic or edit them to your liking. This…
Error: Cleared collection in CLZ Cloud
FAQ / Troubleshooting » CLZ Cloud sync problems » Error: Cleared collection in CLZ Cloud
It seems you cleared your collection in CLZ Cloud. You will be presented with the option to “Upload this database” meaning you are about to upload your entire comics database from your local computer or mobile device up into CLZ Cloud. To continue and…
Submit to Core guidelines
The Core » Submit to Core » Submit to Core guidelines
The Submit to Core feature is a great way to help improve our Core online comic database. With the submit to Core feature you can: Submit new comics that are not in Core yet Submit corrections to existing Core entries To preserve data quality and consistency,…
Value tab
Managing Your Database » Editing comics » Value tab
On the value page, you can edit values and everything impacting the value. This is the screen where you can enter the grade, key information, slab information, and much more! This screen includes: Grade Value (Covrprice) Grading Company Raw or slabbed Slab…
Statistics
Browsing » Statistics
The statistics page is great if you want to view information about your entire collection. This page gathers all the information you have in a collection and shows you totals and recently added. Example: you want to see which of your comics is worth the most, or want…
Need help?
Need help?
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you can’t find your question in the FAQs. You can find a contact form on our website via this the links below: TIP: is your question about one of the following? I don’t remember my password. How do I re-download…
I do not see my own cover images after syncing
FAQ / Troubleshooting » Cover image questions » I do not see my own cover images after syncing
When you sync with CLZ Cloud, the cloud entries will, in general, use the central cover images from Core for CLZ Comics. Only if you’ve manually modified or added a cover yourself it will be marked as Custom Image and syncs with your CLZ Cloud. Sync Custom…
Error: Different database than the one in CLZ Cloud
FAQ / Troubleshooting » CLZ Cloud sync problems » Error: Different database than the one in CLZ Cloud
It could happen that you do not have that same database anymore, or for any reason at all, you now wish to sync this database you have in front of you instead of the one in CLZ Cloud. In that case, we recommend clearing your CLZ Cloud, and then re-uploading your data…
Link to your CovrPrice account
CovrPrice Values » Link to your CovrPrice account
If you already have a CovrPrice subscription at CovrPrice, you have to link it to your CLZ Account to get values from CovrPrice in your CLZ app. How to link to a CovrPrice account: Go to CovrPrice.com and log in. Tap on your account and then click “Connect…
CovrPrice ribbon
CovrPrice Values » CovrPrice ribbon
The CovrPrice ribbon shows your slabbed (or not) icon, your grade and the value you’re getting from CovrPrice for your comic. You can also see the status of the value you’re getting. Different ribbons explained: – Blue value: This is the CovrPrice…
Sharing online
The CLZ Cloud » Sharing online
If you want, you can share your collection with friends so they can see which comics you have! This is perfect for present giving or bragging to your friends. Your public CLZ Cloud link To find out your public Cloud Share link, tap the menu icon top left and tap…
Account and subscription
FAQ / Troubleshooting » Account and subscription
Here you can find all the questions related to “Account and subscription”: Account and subscription questions: Use your existing subscription How can I change my user ID to a real user name? My app is suddenly locked, how do I fix this? Use your…
Shake to shuffle
Browsing » Shake to shuffle
Shake your phone to select a random comic in your database. You can use this to decide which comic to casually read or view. You can turn off the shake to shuffle in “Settings” page (under behavior). Alternatively, use the Shuffle button in the top…
Merging pick list items
Managing Your Database » Managing pick lists » Merging pick list items
Accidentally got two or more pick list items that are the same? That is no problem. You can merge the two by managing your pick list How do you merge your pick lists? Open the menu by the button in the top left corner Tap “Manage Pick Lists” located under…
View changed values
CovrPrice Values » View changed values
After updating values from CovrPrice, and closing the Updated Values screen, you can always check them again by tapping “View Last Update Report: Tap the menu button in the top left corner Tap on “View Last Update Report” View your updated…
Links tab
Managing Your Database » Editing comics » Links tab
Links In the links edit screen, you can add a URL link with a description. This might be useful if you have a webpage associated with the comic book like a more detailed description. You can add as many links as you like. Just click the add link button to make an…