VerseDB organizes comics into three levels: Titles, Series, and Issues. Understanding this hierarchy helps you find what you're looking for and use features like pull lists and collections effectively.
Quick Summary
- **Title** = The franchise (e.g., "The Amazing Spider-Man")
- **Series** = A specific volume/run (e.g., "The Amazing Spider-Man (2018)")
- **Issue** = A single comic book (e.g., "The Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #1")
- Pull lists work at the series level
- Collections work at the issue level
Titles
A title is the franchise or brand name that spans multiple runs. Think of it as the umbrella that covers everything published under that name.
Example
"The Amazing Spider-Man" as a title includes every volume published since 1963, across multiple series with different numbering.
On a title page you'll find:
- Description and publication history
- All series (volumes) published under this title
- Total issue count across every series
- Characters and creators associated with the franchise
Series
A series is a specific run or volume with its own numbering. When a publisher relaunches a comic with a new #1, that's a new series under the same title.
Example
"The Amazing Spider-Man (2018)" is a distinct series that started fresh with issue #1 in 2018.
On a series page you'll find:
- Publisher, status, and publication dates
- Complete issue list for that run
- Writers, artists, and other creators
- Characters appearing throughout the series
- Option to add the series to your pull list
Tip
Pull lists work at the series level. When you add a series to your pull list, you'll be notified about every new issue in that run.
Issues
An issue is a single comic book, whether physical or digital. This is the level where you track what you own and what you've read.
Example
"The Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #1" is one specific comic with its own cover, story, and release date.
On an issue page you'll find:
- Cover image and any variant covers
- Release date, page count, and price
- Full credits (writer, artist, colorist, letterer, editor)
- Characters appearing in this issue
- Story arc connections
- Options to add to collection, wishlist, or mark as read
- User reviews and ratings
Note
For manga, manhwa, and other non-Western comics, VerseDB uses "Volume" instead of "Issue" to match how those formats are traditionally numbered.
How They Connect
| Level | Example | What It Represents |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Batman | The overall franchise |
| Series | Batman (2016) | A specific volume or run |
| Issue | Batman (2016) #50 | A single comic book |
A title contains multiple series, and each series contains multiple issues. Some titles have dozens of series spanning decades of publication.
What You Can Do at Each Level
- Title: Follow to get updates when new series launch under that franchise
- Series: Add to your pull list to track upcoming issues in that specific run
- Issue: Add to collection, mark as read, leave reviews, or add to wishlists