How to Use the Search Bar Effectively

What it is

The search bar is your go-to tool for exploring VerseDB. You can use it to find anything — from a single issue to a full series, character, creator, publisher, and beyond.

Where to find it

The search bar is always visible at the top of the site, whether you're browsing, logged in, or on mobile. Just start typing and it will instantly begin showing results.

How to use it

1. Click or tap the search bar at the top of any page
2. Start typing the name of what you're looking for — example: Spider-Man
3. As you type, instant results will appear below, grouped by type:
   • Series
   • Issues
   • Characters
   • Creators
   • Publishers
4. Click any result to jump directly to that page

You can search by:

• Title of a comic or series
• Character name
• Creator name (e.g., writer, artist)
• Publisher
• Issue number (when paired with a title)

Dedicated Search Pages

Each content type has its own dedicated search page with advanced filtering options:

• Series Search – Filter by publisher, year range, status, format, and more
• Issues Search – Filter by series, release date, price range, and format
• Characters Search – Filter by universe, publisher, and character type
• Creators Search – Filter by role (writer, artist, etc.) and publisher
• Publishers Search – Browse all publishers with their series counts

Access these dedicated searches from the main navigation menu or by clicking "View All" in the global search results.

Tips & Troubleshooting

• Be specific! Try full titles or known character names if you're not getting expected results
• If you get too many results, scroll to see all categories (Issues, Series, etc.)
• Use the dedicated search pages for advanced filtering when you need more control
• If something doesn't show up, it may not be added yet — consider contributing it to the database
• The search bar is keyboard-friendly — hit Enter to run a full-site search view
• Pro tip: Use dedicated searches to discover new series by filtering by year, publisher, or format