NEW IN COMICBASE 2026

The world's #1 software for managing comic collections leaps boldly into tomorrow with ComicBase 2026 ("Metropolis").

This powerhouse update packs in exhaustive details and up-to-the-minute market values for over 1.3 million comics—plus millions of additional books, magazines, and newspapers. Dive into your collection with minimal effort, thanks to this massive built-in database, and stay ahead of the curve with weekly refreshes on fresh titles and valuations.

Unlock advanced collection management features, razor-sharp reporting, value charts, and effortless mobile integration—giving you crystal-clear visibility into your collection, real market valuations, and the confidence to master collections of any magnitude.

NEW IN THIS EDITION:

  • World's Largest Database of Comics

    The World’s Largest Database of Comics

    Bigger than ever before! ComicBase now includes listings and current prices for over 1,350,000 comics, plus millions of additional book, magazine, and newspaper listings, all with current market pricing. With all this information at your fingertips, you only need to look up the items you've got and note their quantity, condition, and any information that's special to your collection. ComicBase takes care of the hard work of keeping everything managed and priced automatically.

  • Super-Speed!

    We've pushed the pedal to the metal, optimizing most functions to run from 40% to 400% faster!

    Virtually the entire ComicBase code base has been extensively optimized, making entering your comics lightning-fast, and making everything from searches to content updates faster than ever.
  • Cover Reference for Variant Identification

    NEW! Variant Identification Made Easy

    All editions of ComicBase now include hundreds of thousands of cover thumbnails to let you easily locate comics and identify variants. Even our starter version ComicBase Express now includes over 200,000 cover thumbnails from major publishers, with weekly downloadable updates to keep you current with new releases. Or upgrade to the flagship ComicBase Archive Edition to get over 1.1 million full-size cover images from over 9,000 publishers!
  • ComicBase Compressed Backup

    New ComicBase Compressed Backup Files

    ComicBase 2026 introduces a breakthrough "ComicBase Compressed Backup" (cbcb) file format which is almost four times more efficient than previous compressed backups (7z format). Now you can keep your precious data safe with backups that take 92% less space than the original file.
  • Hundreds of Speed-Ups and Interface Improvements

    Hundreds of Speed-Ups and Interface Improvements

    From making ComicBase work better on screen large and small to making adding pictures and digital comics as easy as dragging and dropping--we've made hundreds of improvements to make managing your collection easier and more fun.

  • Weekly Price and Content Updates

    Every copy of ComicBase comes with a year of weekly content updates to keep your collection current with new releases, and changes to values--all based on actual, verified market data. The update subscription also includes all program updates during that time, including major new releases.

GET GOING FASTER THAN EVER

  • Streamlined installation and download lets you get the show started quickly.
  • Getting started wizard configures the most important program settings with just a few clicks.
  • NEW: Video tutorial to teach you the tricks you need to enter your collection like a pro in just five minutes.
  • NEW: Automatic web backup option to keep your precious data safe, update it for mobile viewing (now in all full editions), and make moving to a new computer seamless.

COVER REFERENCE ART IN ALL EDITIONS

  • ComicBase FREE now includes over 150,000 images from Marvel and DC comics, as well as first issues of 88,000+ titles from other publishers.
  • ComicBase Express adds over 100,000 additional cover thumbnails from Dark Horse, Dynamite, IDW, and Image--and you get new cover thumbnail downloads with each week's content update to keep you up to date with new releases!
  • ComicBase Professional adds even more, from Archie, Atlas, Avatar, Dell,Fawcett, Gold Key, Titan, Valiant, Viz, and Zenescope -- almost 400,000 covers in all.
  • ComicBase Archive Edition now includes over 1.15 million full size images from over 9,000 publishers, with thousands of full size images added every week.
  • The 4K Archive Edition includes all this in up to 4K Ultra High-Definition resolution, as well the ability to download new images at up to 4K resolution.
  • ComicBase Cover Gallery screen saver (included with Archive Edition and 4K Archive Edition) gives you a fascinating way to view the vast world of comics, with an ever-changing display of over 100 years of comic history.

MANAGES COMICS - AND MORE

  • Built-in information and current market pricing for over 1.35 million comics ranging from the late 1800s to today.
  • Includes a year of free weekly price and content updates to keep your collection current.
  • Easy support for digital comics and other digital assets. Just drag them onto their titles, then you can read them by clicking on their entries in the database! You can also attach movie trailers, web links, and more.
  • ComicBase now tracks not just comics, but books, magazines, and newspapers too!

EASIER DATA ENTRY

  • Faster searching which also remembers your most recent titles so you can return there quickly
  • NEW: Automatically adds volume and issue notes when adding season-style issues
  • NEW: Intelligent autofill for dates in Quick Change handles cover dates and more automatically, taking into consideration both variants and the frequency the title is published.

CUSTOMIZED FOR YOUR ENVIRONMENT

  • NEW: Better support for smaller screens and laptops.
  • IMPROVED: resizable title dialogs and scrollable item descriptions
  • NEW: Save disk space (and speed updates) by using File Tools' new features to select only the media types you collect in each database.
  • Got a powerful computer? ComicBase now defaults to compressing backups automatically on higher-end processors to save you valuable disk space.

IMPROVED REPORTING

  • Expanded ability to screen out variants when viewing lists, checklists, or collection reports. This makes it easier to find the issues you're really missing.
  • Newsstand variant editions are now officially listed and priced in the database, and can be shown (or hidden) as desired on the main grids.
  • New Info Bar gives you instant feedback on the number and value of selected items.

ADDITIONAL COMICBASE FEATURES

  • NEW: Added fields to support the new comic distributor landscape, including Lunar, Philbo, and Penguin Random House.
  • NEW: Automatic file naming and file format conversion when dragging pictures onto the grid, as well as directly importing pictures just by dragging the image from your browser window.
  • Supports the latest Atomic Avenue features, letting every ComicBase user easily buy and sell comics, books, and magazines with their own online store.
  • Includes ComicBase Sidekick assistant program to automatically keep your database updated with the latest content, back up your data to the cloud, generate web reports, and update your listings on AtomicAvenue.com.
  • Breakdown and graph your collection’s value by genre, publisher, era, and more.
  • Request professional collection evaluations from Heritage Auction Galleries.
  • All versions include a FREE year of downloadable price, issue updates, and program updates.

HOW TO GET IT

If you’re a current customer with an active update subscription, we’ve already issued you your ComicBase 2026 serial number and download links. Just check your Registrations to get these.

To get ComicBase 2026 on disk, just renew your ComicBase subscription and choose physical delivery at checkout. You can also take advantage of upgrade pricing for ComicBase Archive Edition if you’re currently using ComicBase Express or Professional.

New to ComicBase? Check out our Product Information section to find which edition of ComicBase is right for you and learn more about everything ComicBase does.

Questions? Give us a call (408) 266-6883 and we’ll be glad to help.



System Requirements

  • Windows 10, Windows 11
  • 1024x728 or larger color monitor (1200x1024 or larger preferred)
  • 2 GHz or faster processor
  • 8 GB or more RAM preferred
  • Internet connection needed for installation and some program features