ComicRack is a digital comic reader that tracks your reading progress. Here's how to import your ComicRack data into VerseDB.
Quick Summary
- Export from ComicRack to CSV
- Supports collection and read status imports
- Wishlist and pull list are not supported from ComicRack
What ComicRack Tracks
ComicRack is primarily a comic reader, so its exports focus on:
- Which comics you have (digital files)
- Which comics you've read
- Reading progress (page count, completion)
Step 1: Export from ComicRack
- Open ComicRack on your computer
- Go to File > Export or right-click your library
- Choose Export to CSV or Export List
- Include reading status fields if available
- Save the CSV file
Note
ComicRack exports may vary based on version and plugins. Check your export settings to include as much metadata as possible.
Step 2: Start Your Import
- Go to Dashboard > Imports on VerseDB
- Click New Import
- Select your import type:
- Collection — Comics in your library
- Read Status — Comics you've completed
- Select ComicRack as the source
- Upload your CSV file
Step 3: Map Your Headers
ComicRack exports include file and metadata info:
| ComicRack Header | VerseDB Field |
|---|---|
| Series | series |
| Number | issue_number |
| Publisher | publisher |
| Volume | volume |
| Year | start_year |
Tip
ComicRack often includes ComicVine IDs if you've used their scraper. Map the CV ID to `cv_id` for best matching accuracy.
Step 4: Review and Import
- Review the matched items
- Resolve any unmatched or conflicting entries
- Click Import to complete
ComicRack-Specific Tips
Digital vs Physical ComicRack tracks digital comics. When importing to VerseDB, these become collection or read entries. If you also own physical copies, you may want to update the entries after import.
ComicVine Integration If your ComicRack library was scraped with ComicVine data, the CV IDs make matching much more accurate.
Reading Progress ComicRack tracks page-level progress. VerseDB tracks issue-level read status. Comics marked as "read" in ComicRack will be imported as read.
Troubleshooting
File format issues? ComicRack can export in multiple formats. Make sure you're using CSV, not XML or other formats.
Missing metadata? If your comics don't have embedded metadata, ComicRack may not have series/issue info to export. Consider scraping your library with ComicVine first.