What Are Tier Lists?

What Are Tier Lists?

Tier Lists on VerseDB let you rank and organize comics, characters, series, teams, and publishers into customizable ranking tiers. It's a fun, visual way to showcase your opinions, compare favorites with the community, and spark discussions about what's best in comics.

Think of tier lists as your personal comic book power rankings – but way more flexible and shareable than a simple top 10 list.

How Tier Lists Work

Tier Lists use a ranking system where you place items into different tiers based on your personal criteria. By default, VerseDB provides the classic tier structure:

Default Tier System

• S Tier (Red #FF7F7F) – The absolute best, legendary, must-read/must-collect
• A Tier (Orange #FFBF7F) – Excellent, highly recommended
• B Tier (Light Orange #FFDF7F) – Good, solid quality
• C Tier (Yellow #FFFF7F) – Average, has some merit
• D Tier (Light Green #BFFF7F) – Below average, skippable
• F Tier (Gray #7F7F7F) – Not recommended, pass on these

Note: You can fully customize tier names and colors to match your ranking style!

What You Can Rank

VerseDB supports tier lists for multiple content types:

Series

Rank comic series/volumes across publishers:

• Best Batman runs
• Top Marvel series of the 2010s
• Must-read indie comics
• Worst reboots ever

Issues

Rank individual comic issues:

• Best first issues
• Most iconic comic covers
• Top crossover events
• Favorite annuals

Characters

Rank superheroes, villains, and supporting cast:

• Most powerful heroes
• Best Marvel villains
• Underrated characters
• Worst character redesigns

Teams

Rank superhero teams and groups:

• Best Justice League lineups
• Top X-Men rosters
• Most dysfunctional teams
• Coolest team uniforms

Publishers

Rank comic publishers:

• Best current publishers
• Most consistent quality
• Top indie publishers
• Worst editorial decisions

Why Create Tier Lists?

Organize Your Thoughts

• Visualize your opinions on comics you've read
• Compare different eras of the same series
• Track your changing opinions over time

Share with Others

• Post your tier lists publicly for community feedback
• Share with friends via direct links
• Spark discussions and debates

Discover New Comics

• See what the community is ranking highly
• Browse trending tier lists for recommendations
• Find hidden gems you might have missed

Earn XP and Recognition

• Earn 10 XP for creating a tier list
• Earn bonus XP when your tier lists hit vote milestones:
  • 10 votes: +50 XP
  • 50 votes: +100 XP
  • 100 votes: +250 XP
  • 500 votes: +500 XP
• Get featured on the trending page for popular lists

Privacy Options

Control who can see your tier lists:

Public (Default)

• Anyone can view your tier list
• Appears in search results
• Can be voted on and commented on
• May be featured if it gets popular

Private

• Only you can see your tier list
• Hidden from search and browse pages
• No voting or comments
• Perfect for work-in-progress lists

You can change privacy settings anytime after creation.

Tier List Limits

Free Users

• Can create up to 2 tier lists
• Full access to all content types
• All customization features available

Pro Users

• Unlimited tier lists
• No restrictions on creation
• Priority in trending algorithms

Features & Customization

Flexible Tier Configuration

• Create 2-10 tiers per list (minimum 2, maximum 10)
• Up to 20 items per tier
• Custom tier names (not just S-F!)
• Custom colors for each tier
• Drag-and-drop ordering

Community Engagement

• Upvote/downvote tier lists
• Comment and discuss rankings
• Follow creators for new lists
• Report inappropriate content

Searching & Filtering

• Search for tier lists by title
• Filter by content type
• Browse by creator
• Sort by trending, recent, or top-voted

Getting Started

Ready to create your first tier list? Here's the quick version:

1. Go to https://versedb.com/tier-lists/create
2. Choose a content type (series, characters, etc.)
3. Give your list a title and description
4. Add items to your tiers (drag and drop!)
5. Customize tier names and colors (optional)
6. Set privacy (public or private)
7. Publish and share!

Tips for Great Tier Lists

Be Specific

Instead of "Best Comics Ever," try:

• "Best Spider-Man Runs (1990-2020)"
• "Most Underrated Marvel Characters"
• "Top 20 X-Men Issues"

Add Context

Use the description to explain:

• Your ranking criteria
• What makes S tier vs A tier
• Any rules or limitations
• Personal biases to note

Keep It Updated

• Revisit and adjust rankings as you read more
• Update based on community feedback
• Note when you change your mind

Engage with Others

• Comment on other tier lists
• Explain your choices
• Be respectful of different opinions
• Share what you learned

Next Steps

• New to tier lists? Read How to Create Your First Tier List
• Want to customize? Check out Customizing Tiers and Colors
• Going public? Learn about Privacy Settings and Sharing
• Looking for engagement? See Voting and Community Features

Start ranking your favorite comics today!