Steven L. Dasinger

And we can't forget 'The one ring to rule them all' (Lord of the Rings, if this in in the scope of what you are looking for).

This site has 27 different ring bearers. https://comiclists.wordpress.com/tag/magic-ring/

Detective Comics #241 "The Rainbow Batman" Batman wore 6 different colored (red, blue, yellow, orange, green, white ) and one rainbow colored bat suit. Is this the type of thing you are looking for? Or does it have to be different people/objects?

Not sure if you are just looking for reference to rings in stories or actual physical objects. Around the time DC came up with the various Lantern colors besides green (black, white, red, yellow, etc), a set of these rings was produced.

I would contact support about this item. It has been reported a few times (that I know of) but I am not sure of any specific fix. You can try typing I.ItemDescription in the Where box to get it to return results until you can get a fix. PS Way back when 2022 first came out, I had to create a new database then export/import my data into it to get Item Description in the list. Hopefully there is a better solution. PPS In the mean time, maybe an Uninstall (of both CB and CB Resources) / Re-Install could help.

Unfortunately, the Export window only allows filtering by checking the 'Export only items in stock' box. So either you do ever issues in CB on just the issues you own. There is no other option (i.e. marked) to key on. PS, I guess you can use a custom fields as part of the export and use that to facilitate finding just those rows in the text file (or in a spreadsheet). PPS I just thought of sort of an alternate method. Once you do the Find, you can highlight cells in the grid and use CTRL+C to copy the data then paste it to a file.

There is no direct way to export only part of the database (or at least a part of the items with Quantity in Stock >= 1). I can think of a way to do this but it takes a little work. Whether this technique is more or less work than editing a text file is for you to decide. 1) make a copy of the database. 2) open the database copy. NOTE: Verify that you are working with a Copy of your database and not the real database (the name will be in the title bar of the CB window). 3) mass change Qty in Stock to 0 4) Run Find to display the items you want to export. 5) Select all rows (CTRL+A is one way to do this). 6) Right-click and from the pop-up menu select Quick Change. 7) Set Qty in Stock to 1. At this point you can use Export with 'Export only items in stock' checked and just get the items you just updated. Once done, you can delete the database copy and go back to using the actual database.

Delete or Rename 94-2.jpg to 94-ACE.jpg From: Pictures\M\Marvel\X\X-Men (1st Series) Delete or Rename 1.jpg to 1-A.jpg then Move From: Pictures\K\Keenspot\Bonyeer Aromatic To: Pictures\K\Keenspot\Bonyeer the Aromatic Delete or Move 2.jpg From: Pictures\S\Scout\King's Vengence, A To: Pictures\S\Scout\King's Vengeance, A Delete or Move 4-A.jpg From: Pictures\T\Titan\Masked To: Pictures\T\Titan\Masked- Anomalies Delete or Rename Bk 4-HC.jpg to 4-HC.jpg From: Pictures\D\DC\S\Superman- The Man of Steel (Compilations)

Try going to the Temp file (the file path in the second attachment) and delete the files (you don't need to delete the folders). (I would close CB and SideKick). The try the download again. This worked when I had the same problem

I mentioned this to Pete (on Slack). His reply was 'Great catch, thanks!' (which was meant for both Jim and Fred (as I completely missed the difference)). This should be fixed (I hope)

This is just a guess but the 3 issues could be: Detective Comics #38 Detective Comics #259 Batman #121 This is based on GCD Titles (both with a 1997 publication date): Batman Special Reprint [Toys 'R' Us Special Replica Edition] Detective Comics Special Reprint [Toys 'R' Us Special Replica Edition] And similar titles in MyComicShop (also 1997 publication date): Batman Toys R Us Special Replica Edition (1997) Detective Comics Toys R Us Special (1997) comic books And MyComicShop also has: Detective Comics Toys R Us Special 3-Pack (1997) with a note about: Toys R Us Special Replica Edition 3-Pack in original polybag. Reprints Detective 38 (1st Robin), 359 (1st Batgirl), and Batman 121 (1st Mr. Freeze)

Not sure what you mean by 'cover stock', If the cover is stiff, the term normally used is 'cardstock'.

Delete or Move ALL (1.jpg - 5-C.jpg) From: Pictures\M\Marvel\D\Death of Doctor Strange, The To: Pictures\M\Marvel\D\Death of Doctor Strange Delete or Move 1.jpg and 1-A.jpg From: Pictures\M\Marvel\D\Death of Doctor Strange, The- Avengers To: Pictures\M\Marvel\D\Death of Doctor Strange- Avengers Delete or Move 1.jpg and 1-A.jpg From: Pictures\M\Marvel\D\Death of Doctor Strange, The- Spider-Man To: Pictures\M\Marvel\D\Death of Doctor Strange- Spider-Man Delete or Move 1.jpg, 1-A.jpg and 1-B.jpg From: Pictures\M\Marvel\D\Death of Doctor Strange, The- White Fox To: Pictures\M\Marvel\D\Death of Doctor Strange- White Fox Delete or Move 1..jpg From: Pictures\M\Marvel\D\Death of Doctor Strange, The- X-Men-Black Knight To: Pictures\M\Marvel\D\Death of Doctor Strange- X-Men-Black Knight Delete or Rename 2.jpg to 7.jpg then Move From: Pictures\S\Scout\North Bend- Season 2 To: Pictures\S\Scout\North Bend (Scout) Delete or Rename HC 1.jpg to HC.jpg then Move From: Pictures\R\Random House\Wonder Woman Adventures To: Pictures\R\Random House\Diana and the Island of No Return Delete or Rename 3.jpg to 3-A.jpg From: Pictures\I\Image\R\Rain (Image) Delete or Move 6.jpg From: Pictures\I\Image\R\Replacement God and Other Stories, The To: Pictures\H\Handicraft\Replacement God (Handicraft)

I can't do anything about the actual problem but you mentioned that you didn't have a backup showing what you previously had. If you have the disk space, in Preferences, you can check the box by 'Automatically backup database when you close the program' and set number of backups to 100. This way you will have a backup every time you use CB (up to 100 times). NOTE: With this set up, if you ever DON'T want to take a backup, just press and hold the SHIFT key when you exit CB and it will bypass making a backup. Since you seem to have eliminated Updates, the next culprits I would think of would be Rebuild List (and maybe Optimize Database) as they are actions that can change things.

Let's start with V22.0.0.1557. When enough changes (or some other milestone) happens, HC will increment the 3rd number by 1 (but the 4th number doesn't get reset to 0 (this is the build number). It goes... From: V22.0.0.1557 To : V22.0.1.1560 (just using the build number for an example) The significance of the 1 (the 3rd position) is that it is an official build. Looking at the CB website, in the ComicBase Info box (see attached), it lists both the Official version (currently V22.0.1) and the Interim Build (currently V22.09.1.1613). Also, in CB, in Preferences, if you do NOT have the 'Check for Interim Updates' checked, you will only be notified about an available update when the 3rd number changes (the official Build). If you DO have the' Check for Interim Updates' checked, you will be notified about an available update when the 4th number changes (build number).

One thing you can do with a questionable picture is to see what is on Atomic Avenue. I just checked and AA has the Black Panther Agents of Wakanda (preliminary artwork) cover. It will need to be deleted from the Master database by HC.

The most current version of CB is V22.0.1. The most current interim build of CB is V22.0.1.1613. If you are on V22.0.0.1557, you are not on the most current version.

Yes. With CB closed, you can use File Explore to rename any CB database or backup file to any name you like (just leave the extension the same). Since CB will try to open the last database that was in use, you should double click on the newly renamed database to get CB to open it directly. PS you can also copy a backup file to another location and rename it so you have the original backup, if you need it.

'Add Remove Programs' refers to Windows Apps. You can get to it by: 1) Click Windows Start button (normally located at bottom left on the task bar). Select Settings, then click on Apps. or 2) in the search box located on the Windows Task bar (if you have it displayed) type 'Add or Remove Programs. NOTE: Make sure CB is not running. Once you are displaying the Apps and Features window, Uninstall any (32-bit) SAP Crystal Reports* program (there may only be one). Uninstall ComicBase yyyy **** Edition (where yyyy is the year of the program (i.e. 2022) and *** is the edition (Archive, Pro, Express). Uninstall ComicBase yyyy Resources. Finally Install CB (download the most current version v22.0.1.1613 if you don't currently have it). This should fix the problem. NOTE: Pete talked about this process in the CB LiveStream #84 around the 3:35 mark (found here:

In general, different Publishers should be in separate Titles. However, there are a few exceptions. One that comes to mind is 'Phantom, The (1st Series)' which started with Gold Key, then changed to King, and then to Charlton. But, I would think (and hope) that Publishers from different countries wouldn't be combined.

Not sure if this helps or not but Using the Archive Edition, I tried the Wanted List report with these options (see attached) and it worked showing both Owned and Not Owned items that had Wanted checked.

Good point but it would be 'Hawkeye Omnibus (Panini U.K.)'.

Delete or Move ALL (1.jpg - 7.jpg) From: Pictures\N\Night Wynd\Elflord (5th Series) To: Pictures\W\Warp\Elflord (7th Series) (the covers have WaRP logo belong in the 7th series) Delete or Rename Bk 1-HC.jpg to HC.jpg From: Pictures\K\Krause\Comic-Book Superstars Delete or Rename 1-HC.jpg to Bk 1-HC.jpg then Move From: Pictures\D\DC\D\Demon Omnibus, The (Jack Kirby's-) To: Pictures\D\DC\D\Demon, The (1st Series) Delete or Move 1.jpg From: Pictures\N\Night Wynd\Elflord- Dragon's Eye To: Pictures\N\Night Wynd\Elflord (5th Series) Delete 1.jpg From: Pictures\M\Malibu\Malibu Sun (Duplicate of correct #3 cover) Delete or Rename 1-A.jpg to 56-B.jpg 1-B.jpg to 56-C.jpg Then Move From: Pictures\D\DC\S\Superman vs. Muhammad Ali To: Pictures\D\DC\A\All New Collectors' Edition Delete or Rename 1-HC.jpg to 54-HC.jpg Then Move From: Pictures\D\DC\S\Superman vs. Wonder Woman (Tabloid Edition) To: Pictures\D\DC\A\All New Collectors' Edition Delete 62.jpg From: Pictures\D\DC\F\Famous First Edition

Since the Publisher is Panini, this would not go under any of the Titles that have Marvel as the Publisher. It would be a new title 'Hawkeye Omnibus' Publisher Panini U.K. (see Deadpool: Pool Party! as an example).

As far as I can tell what you are asking for doesn't currently exist in CB. However, they may be a way to do this with a little bit of work (hopefully not too much for you). Using 'Add by Barcode' scan in comics. (the next part is the hard part.) With the 'Add by Barcode' still displayed, change all the conditions to something NOT being used (<ungraded> could be a good choice). Making sure the 'Display items after saving' is checked and click Save. You should have a display with all the issues you just scanned in. Select ALL the issues (CTRL+A is one way to do this), right-click and from the pop-up menu, select .Quick Change'. Change Condition to NM or some other condition. This assumes you want them all to be the same condition. If not, you will need to set each one individually (or in 'chunks' by selecting all the ones you want to set to one condition then selecting others to set to some other condition. At the very least All you issues you entered will have been added as single issues and not combined with existing issues (as long as the condition you used isn't being used).