Steven L. Dasinger
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If you get the Express (or higher) edition, then the Weekly Content Update will add those (and other) titles/issues.
Just to check, I created a New Database (which uses the default database that is part of the Install files). This New Database (before any Content Update) does NOT have the two titles you have mentioned, either (and I have the Archive Edition).
Not sure at what point that 'default' database gets refreshed but it has not been for awhile. The Program part may be updated but the default database is older than that.
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I think I might have the answer.
ComicBase Free does not have weekly Content Updates.
That means the database is 'frozen' at what ever state when the install file was created (which includes the database). At that time, these two Titles were probably not in the database.
Did you just download/install the Free version or has it been installed for a while?
CB Free does have the Writer, Artist fields (at least in the screen prints on the website). When you edit an issue, there are a 3 'tabs' you can click on the top center of the window: General, Credits, and Other. Clicking on Credits should get you to the 'tab' where you can access credits.
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Unfortunately, that text above the grid is a bug. Even when an item is not found, it displays a 'Find' result with the Searched used and the number found is the number of issues you happened to be on when doing the find (in this case Batman and Robin which has 69 issues).
So it isn't really finding it.
Try this. next to the text box, click the Find drop-down box and select Publisher. Then type Image in the box to find all titles for Publisher Image.
Assuming that returns a list, scroll through the list to see if either title is listed.
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Yeah, I would delete the incorrectly named 'The Best of John Wagner’s Judge Dredd'.
It 'may' be published but with a entered Street Date of August 2025, it will be awhile to be able to verify this possible book at which point it can be entered, if needed.
All any searches will just find the 2022 book.
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Delete or Move ALL (HC-A.jpg - HC-C.jpg)
From: Pictures\A\American Fantasy\Collector's Book of Virgil Finlay, The
To: Pictures\A\American Fantasy\Collectors' Book of Virgil Finlay, TheDelete or Move ALL (1.jpg - 100.jpg)
From: Pictures\M\Marvel UK\Avengers United
To Pictures\P\Panini U.K\Avengers UnitedDelete or Move ALL (1.jpg - 28.jpg)
From: Pictures\P\Panini\Avengers Universe (Panini UK)
To: Pictures\P\Panini U.K\Avengers Universe (Panini UK)Delete or Move ALL (Bk 1.jpg - Bk 1-A.jpg)
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\B\Bring on the Bad Guys- Origins of the Marvel Comics Villains
To: Pictures\S\Simon & Schuster\Bring on the Bad Guys- Origins of the Marvel Comics VillainsDelete or Move 1.jpg
From: Pictures\D\David Crispo\Malediction of Maxwell Fitzsimmons, The
To: Pictures\D\David Crispino\Malediction of Maxwell Fitzsimmons, TheDelete or Move Bk 1.jpg and Bk 1-A.jpg
From: Pictures\T\Twisted Comics\Trapped! (Twisted)
To: Pictures\T\Twisted\Trapped! (Twisted)Delete or Move 1.jpg and 4.jpg
From: Pictures\A\Antarctic\Deviant
To: Pictures\A\Antarctic\Deviant (Antarctic)Delete or Move ALL (1-A.jpg - Bk 1.jpg)
From: Pictures\Z\Zenescope\Grimm Fairy Tales Presents Tarot
To: Pictures\Z\Zenescope\Grimm Fairy Tales Presents- TarotDelete or Move Bk 1.jpg
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\B\Black Widow (Vol. 2)
To: Pictures\M\Marvel\B\Black Widow (Vol. 1)Delete 3-C.jpg (duplicate of 3-B.jpg) then Rename 3-D.jpg to 3-C.jpg
From: Pictures\I\IDW\Ghostbusters- Year One -
What Edition (Archive, Pro, Express) and Version do you have?
Do you have your database on a regular harddrive or an SSD or something else?
The first thing I would try is menu item File->File Tools and use Rebuild Lists (checking all but the last one (unless you want the Picture files info updated).
Next, I would try Optimize Database using the last option Full Database Integrity Check...
If none of those work, you can try these tests:
A) Go to another Title with many issues (like Commando) and try F3.
If it works normally, there is probably something wrong with the data in Action Comics. If it is also slow, it might be your computer.
B) Use menu item File->New Database to create a new database, Run a Content Update on it, then test the F3 on Action Comics.
If F3 on Action Comics is still slow, it may be something with your computer. If F3 works normally, it is something in your database.
Either way, if Rebuild List or Optimize database do not help, you may need to contact support directly (email and phone number are on CB's website).
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Since they are both on Atomic Avenue and in my database, it probably has something to do with yours.
1) Have you run the most recent Update Content? (29 May 2025).2) Using the View drop-down box (top left corner), Check to see what Items to Show is 'checked'. If Owned Items is checked, change to All Items.
3) Using the Find text box (top center of the window) paste in 70985304168900111 (the barcode/UPC for 'Rocketfellers, The' #1/A) or 70985304166500111 (the barcode/UPC for 'Hornsby & Halo' #1/A) and see if they are returned. (even if you have 'Owned Items' checked, the Find should still display the issue.
NOTE: For The Rocketfellers, you would need leave 'The' off the beginning and use 'Rocketfellers, The' (but that would not be needed for 'Hornsby & Halo'.)Also, it couldn't hurt to update to the newest build of CB: v25.6.3.4502.
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You say 'hardcovers'. How many volumes are involved?
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If it helps, here are the indicia for each:
DC All in 2025 FCBD Special Edition #1
DC All in Special 1
And I agree 'DC All In' and 'DC All In 2025' are the same title and one should be deleted.
Which should be depends on interpretation of the indicia. is it 'DC All In' (2025 FCBD Special Edition)' or 'DC All in 2025' (FCBD Special Edition)
You could even just leave 'DC All in Special' and add issues FCBD 1/A, FCBD 1/B, and FCBD 1/C (or FCBD 2025/A, FCBD 2025/B, and FCBD 2025/C) to it.
(I am not advocating any of the above except at least getting rid of the duplicate of titles.)
PS Both the regular and foil covers are flip-books.
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Here is the information I can find on the 3 different Editions of Incredible Hulk Epic Collection #1 (Man or Monster?)
Cover Date** Cover Price UPC Street Date
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1st Jun 2016 34.99 978078519600653499 06/08/2016
2nd Jun 2021 39.99 978130292974953999 06/09/2021
3rd Sep 2024 44.99 978130296043854499 09/18/2024Based on this information and what is in CB, I concur that 1-2 is actually the 2nd Edition (same UPC, Cover Price and Street Date).
** Cover Date is from MyComic Shop and may NOT be an actual cover Date.
PS For most (if not all) UPC that start with 978 (bookland), the last 5 digits are '5' (for US) and the Price (as long as 99.99 or less). When you start getting 100.00 and up, then it can be a bit strange.
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Not seeing any of this (other than <Ungraded> which is an official grade) in my database.
(I am assuming by Condition you are referring to Grade.)
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I can't recall exactly when it got put in but it has been a few months.
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Delete or Move** All
From: Pictures\B\Ballantine\Star Trek Log
To: Pictures\B\Ballantine-Del Rey\Star Trek Log (Ballantine-Del Rey)
** If you move, I have no idea what printing these covers would match up with. The ones already there are the cover for the printings I have (and submitted).Delete or Move Bk 1.jpg
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\B\Best of Spider-Man
To: Pictures\B\Ballantine\Best of Spider-ManDelete or Move ALL (1.jpg - 9-A.jpg)
From: Pictures\W\Whitman\Tragg and the Sky Gods
To: Pictures\G\Gold Key\Tragg and the Sky GodsRename 1-HC.jpg to HC.jpg
From: Pictures\D\Dark Horse\F\Frankenstein- Or the Modern Prometheus (Dark Horse)Rename 1.jpg to TPB.jpg and 1-HC.jpg to HC.jpg
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\F\Frankenstein- Or the Modern Prometheus (Marvel)Rename 1.jpg to TPB.jpg and 1-HC.jpg to HC.jpg
From: Pictures\M\Miller\Frankenstein- Or the Modern Prometheus (Miller)Rename 1.jpg to TPB.jpg and 1-A.jpg to TPB-A.jpg
From: Pictures\A\Apple Press\Lost Frankenstein Pages, The
(there is something strange going on with TPB /A as there is an extra space that should not be there. Once this is resolved, the correctly named TPB-A.jpg should display (you could add a space between the B and - if you want to see it now).Delete or Rename 1.jpg to Bk 1.jpg then Move
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\M\Marvel 1872
To: Pictures\M\Marvel\#\1872Rename
1-HC.jpg to 1-Dig.jpg
2-HC.jpg to 2-Dig.jpg
3-HC.jpg to 3-Dig.jpg
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\A\Avengers vs. X-Men CompanionDelete or Rename 1-A.jpg to 1-2.jpg
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\B\Black Panther (Vol. 3)Delete or Rename 1-A-2.jpg to 1-2.jpg
From: Pictures\I\Image\B\Bug Wars (Image)Delete or Rename
16-B.jpg to 16-NS.jpg
17-B.jpg to 17-NS.jpg
18-B.jpg to 18-NS.jpg
20-B.jpg to 20-NS.jpg
21-B.jpg to 21-NS.jpg
22-B.jpg to 22-NS.jpg
23-B.jpg to 23-NS.jpg
27-B.jpg to 27-NS.jpg
28-B.jpg to 28-NS.jpg
From: Pictures\D\DC\G\Green Arrow (6th Series)Delete or Rename
281-A.jpg to 281-NS.jpg
282-A.jpg to 282-NS.jpg
284-A.jpg to 284-NS.jpg
286-A.jpg to 286-NS.jpg
287-A.jpg to 287-NS.jpg
288-A.jpg to 288-NS.jpg
290-A.jpg to 290-NS.jpg
291-A.jpg to 291-NS.jpg
From: Pictures\G\Gold Key\Uncle Scrooge (Walt Disney-)Delete or Rename 38-A.jpg to 38-D.jpg then Move
From: Pictures\D\DC\W\Wonder Woman (6th Series)
To: Pictures\D\DC\W\Wonder Woman (4th Series)Delete 1-F.jpg
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\X\X-Force
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Clicking on menu item Internet to get the drop-down list, Press and Hold SHIFT, select Check for Updates (keeping SHIFT pressed until the box comes up asking if you want to redownload).
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What is tripping you up is the double tick marks Excel puts around text base on something about the text.
To get around this, in excel, select everything, copy, then Paste into Notepad (or other text editor). Then save the file.
This will get around the double tick mark problem.
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To not see NS issues try using the View drop-down (top left of window) and uncheck Items to Show->Include Newsstand Editions.
That will not display them in the main display. I would think that would eliminate them from the reports but I have not tested.
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Correct. The first line is high-lighted/selected and that title is the one with information at the bottom on the list.
As opposed to yours where the bottom of the list has information about a title that is not displayed in the list (and this 'not displayed' title is high-lighted).
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Ah, I see. That better displays the problem.
Unfortunately, I can't recreate it in my database.
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No. This is a new feature. The items that show up in the list are based on relevance that is aimed at showing the most recent and/or most accessed titles (they are other factors affecting the items listed).
If you want a strict (CB) alphabetical order you can use the Title window (CTRL+T or click on the folder in the top right corner).
And, no, there is no option to turn this feature off.
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Delete or Move TPB 1.jpg and TPB 2.jpg
From: Pictures\B\BearManor\If You're Cracked, You're Happy- The History of Cracked Magazione
To: Pictures\B\BearManor\If You're Cracked, You're Happy- The History of Cracked MagazineDelete or Move 1.jpg
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\S\Spider-Man Classroom Heroes
To: Pictures\M\Marvel\S\Spider-Man- Homeroom HeroesDelete or Move 702-C.jpg
From: Pictures\A\Archie\Archie (Vol. 2)
To: Pictures\A\Archie\ArchieDelete or Rename 50-G-9.jpg to 50-N.jpg
From: Pictures\D\DC\B\Batman (2nd Series)(If you don't have the Jack Kirby covers)
Delete 1-HC.jpg and 1-HC-2.jpg
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\I\Incredible Hulk Omnibus, The
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In general, if there is only a digital copy (no physical item) it is allowed.
This one is 'iffy' The hard cover appears to encompass all three digital copies, so while there no physical copies of 2 and 3, individually (like the digital ones), it could be argued that there is a physical 'copy' that covers them.
Another 'headache' for the editors (thank you publishers...).
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I think the confusion is due to digital issues.
If you google Avengers vs. X-Men Companion and e-book, you will find the 3 digital issues.
But it appears the Hardcover is just one book
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Delete or Rename 1-A.jpg to 1-NS.jpg
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\#\2099 UnlimitedDelete
169-A.jpg (duplicate of 169.jpg)
171-B.jpg (duplicate of 171.jpg)
564-A.jpg (duplicate of 564-NS.jpg)
587-A.jpg (duplicate of 587-NS.jpg)
605-A.jpg (duplicate of 605-NS.jpg)
654.1-A.jpg (duplicate of 654.1-NS.jpg)
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\A\Amazing Spider-Man, TheDelete
111-C.jpg (duplicate of 111-NS.jpg)
115-A.jpg (duplicate of 115-NS.jpg)
117-A.jpg (duplicate of 117-NS.jpg)
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\D\Daredevil (Vol. 2)Delete
559-A.jpg (duplicate of 559-NS.jpg)
560-A.jpg (duplicate of 560-NS.jpg)
561-B.jpg (duplicate of 561-NS.jpg)
562-A.jpg (duplicate of 562-NS.jpg)
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\F\Fantastic Four (Vol. 1)Delete 1000-A.jpg
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\S\Spectacular Spider-Man, The
(duplicate of 1000-NS.jpg)Delete 1-A.jpg
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\S\Spider-Island- Avengers
(duplicate of 1-NS.jpg)Delete
1-A.jpg (duplicate of 1-NS.jpg)
4-A.jpg (duplicate of 4-NS.jpg)
5-A.jpg (duplicate of 5-NS.jpg)
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\S\Spider-Man- Brand New DayDelete 1-A.jpg
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\S\Spider-Man- Grim Hunt - The Kraven Saga
(duplicate of 1-NS.jpg)Delete 1-A.jpg
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\S\Spider-Man- One More Day Sketchbook
(duplicate of 1-NS.jpg)Delete 7-A.jpg
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\S\Spider-Man- With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
(duplicate of 7-NS.jpg)Delete
442-A.jpg (duplicate of 442-NS.jpg)
444-B.jpg (duplicate of 444-NS.jpg)
445-A.jpg (duplicate of 445-NS.jpg)
448-A.jpg (duplicate of 448-NS.jpg)
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\U\Uncanny X-Men, TheDelete 63-A.jpg
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\W\Web of Spider-Man, The
(duplicate of 63-NS.jpgDelete Anl 2-A.jpg
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\W\Wolverine (Vol. 3)
(duplicate of Anl 2-NS.jpg)Delete 1-A.jpg
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\W\Wolverine- Debt of Death
(duplicate of 1-NS.jpg)Delete 1-C.jpg
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\W\Wolverine- Old Man Logan Giant-Size
(duplicate of 1-NS.jpg)Delete
64-A.jpg (duplicate of 64-NS.jpg)
157-A.jpg (duplicate of 157-NS.jpg)
158-A.jpg (duplicate of 158-NS.jpg)
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\X\X-Men (2nd Series)Delete 1-A.jpg
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\X\X-Men- Curse of the Mutants Saga
(duplicate of 1-NS.jpg)Delete 1-B.jpg
From: Pictures\M\Marvel\X\X-Men- Second Coming
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Another option is you just want to copy Cover Date to Custom Date 2 is Export/Import.
Make sure no issues has Marked Checked (can use Mass Change for this if needed).
Find Wanted issues.
Select All, Right-Click and Quick Change to Mark issues.
Export
Select Available Fields:
Title
Item#
Condition
Cover Date
Custom Date 2
Check: 'Export Only Marked Items' and 'Include Field Headers'
Item Separator: Select TAB
Click Export and name file.
Import
Open file you Exported
Fields to Import:
Remove Cover Date (this will make Custom Date 2 line up with the data that was from Cover Date)
Import
Change Title Picture in Grid View
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If you are referring to the larger cover in the top left corner, there is no way to set it. CB decides which cover to show.
This is based on some sort order that I think it is text based as opposed to numeric.
For example if you have cover for issue #2 and #10, then #10 will be the one chosen as text '1' comes before text '2'.