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What's new in CLZ Comics for iOS?


It’s finally here, CLZ Comics 5.0. Here’s what’s new in v5:

  • CLZ Comics is now a subscription app
    Of course, all existing users have been “grandfathered” into a life-time app unlock.

  • Automatic “slabbed & graded” values from GoCollect
    Find the most valuable comics in your collection (premium online service, so requires a subscription).

  • Lots of new data fields
    Grade, Grading Company, Grader Notes, Slabbed vs Raw, Signed By, Is Key Comic, Key Reason, Plot, Nr of Pages, Genres, Country and Language.

  • Now supports and syncs multiple collections
    Create and sync multiple “sub collections” within your database.

  • Automatic cloud-syncing of your own “custom” images
    No more need to manually force “Upload Image to CLZ Cloud”.

  • Many tweaks to the menu and overall UI
    Logo in top bar, clearer Edit/Remove buttons, new Maintenance sub-menu, etc..

CLZ Comics is now a subscription app

With version 5.0, CLZ Comics has become a subscription app, costing US $14.95 / year or US $1.49 / month. The subscription pricing will allow us to keep delivering continuous updates to the app and to keep our CLZ online services up and running, like the CLZ Core online comic database, the new comic values through GoCollect, the CLZ Cloud syncing system, etc…

What if you already purchased the app before v5?

Of course, if you have purchased the app before it became a subscription app, you have been grandfathered under the old policy, and have received a life-time app unlock!

This grandfathering means:

  • You keep ALL functionality that you had before v5. In particular, you keep full access to your existing Core and Cloud functionality. You do not lose anything.
  • You can still update your app to v5 and enjoy the new “non-premium” improvements.
  • You can keep updating your app and keep getting our app improvements.
  • You do not need to pay for a subscription.
  • The only thing you are not getting is access to the new “automatic comic values” service. This is a premium online service that you can optionally subscribe to (US $14.95 / year or US $1.49 / month).
  • Also, if you decide to subscribe for the premium value service, and that subscription expires later, your app status will “fall back” to your grandfathered life-time app unlock. In other words, your grandfathering will always “survive”.

IMPORTANT: If, for any reason, your app does not show the “App Status: Unlocked” after upgrading to v5, please CONTACT US here and we’ll get it resolved ASAP.

Automatic “slabbed & graded” values from GoCollect (Premium service)

Yes here it is, the BIG ONE!
CLZ Comics will finally give you automatic comic values, thanks to our new collaboration with the GoCollect.com comic book price guide.

Please note:

  • GoCollect only tracks values of slabbed and graded comics!
  • The values are based on recent actual sales on auction sites (like eBay).

This means:

  • The values delivered are higher than the average value of a raw copy.
  • You will not get values for all comics in your collection.

    (most users are getting values for about 10% to 20% of their list)

So in other words: if you’re into getting comics slabbed and graded, the new automatic values feature will be a great tool for you, to determine the values of the slabbed comics and to find out potential values of your raw comics *if* you would get them graded.

Got raw comics only, and not interested in getting any of them graded? Then this feature will be less interesting for you. It could still help you find the most valuable comics in your collection, but the “absolute” values will not be meaningful for your raw copies.

In any case, this is an optional feature (also costing US $14.95 per year).
If you don’t need it, or don’t want it, no problem 🙂 Just keep enjoying the existing cataloging features of the CLZ Comics app, start enjoying all the new features and save yourself some money 🙂

How to download the values for your comics:

The most important thing to know here is: you need to have a Grade set first (e.g. “9.6”)!

  • Existing Condition values: With the update to v5, any existing values in the Condition field have been transferred to the Grade field when possible (unmatchable Condition values have been moved to the Grader Notes).
  • For the rest, use the new “Set Grade” tool to set the Grade for many comics in one go. Just select comics in the list (tap and hold), then tap the action icon at the bottom and choose “Set Grade”.

    Tip: For future additions, set a default Grade through Menu > Field Defaults.

  • Now, use “Update Comic Values” from the menu to download values for your graded comics.

Warning: Existing manually entered values will be replaced by GoCollect values unless you use the Lock Value field in the Edit screen first!

Check the manual for more detailed instructions for setting grades and downloading values.

Lots of new data fields (and some renamed ones)

New value-related fields


To accompany the automatic comic pricing feature, we have introduced several new pricing related fields, all found in the new Value tab of the Edit Comic screen:

  • Grade, replaces the Condition field
    (all your existing Condition values have be moved to the Grade field).

  • Grading Company (CGC, CBCS, etc..)
  • Grader Notes
  • Slabbed vs Raw
  • Is Key Comic (yes/no)
  • Key Reason
  • Signed By (list of people who signed your comic)

More fields now editable and syncing to/from CLZ Cloud

The following fields are now editable in the app:

  • Plot
  • Nr of Pages
  • Genres
  • Country
  • Language

On top of that, these fields now fully sync to/from the CLZ Cloud, the Comic Connect web-based software and the Comic Collector desktop software.

Changes to field names:

In this release, we’ve also renamed some fields, to better match the terms commonly used in the comic world:

  • Issue Ext. has been renamed to: “Variant”
  • Edition has been renamed to: “Variant description”
  • Location has been renamed to: “Storage Box”

Now supports and syncs multiple collections !

It is now possible to manage multiple “collections” within your app. The collections you create will be listed in the main menu, so you can easily switch between them.
Use the menu to add new collections, edit their names, change the order, etc…

Multiple collections now also sync through the CLZ Cloud, e.g. to/from the Comic Connect cloud-based software or the Comic Collector desktop software. So if you have created multiple collections on the desktop side, these will now finally be separated on the mobile app too!

Automatic cloud-syncing of your own “custom” images

Before v5, if you replaced the automatic Core front cover with your own image (e.g. from Camera Roll), it would not automatically sync to the CLZ Cloud. You had to “force” the upload by using Upload to CLZ Cloud in the Edit screen.

For version 5 we made this more automatic. We introduced a new toggle “Custom Image” in the Edit screen. This toggle will be automatically set when you replace the Core image. Once the Custom Image toggle is set, that cover will automatically sync to and from the CLZ Cloud.

Many tweaks to the menu and overall UI

  • The menu icon now includes the “CLZ Comics” mark (bigger tap area)
  • The “Collection Status” filter button has been moved to the right
  • The menu now clearly shows your CLZ Account and App Status at the top. Tap either of those to manage them.
  • iPhone: details page now has clearer Edit and Remove buttons at the bottom
  • New “Maintenance” screen that now contains:
    • the “Clear Database” option
    • the “old Import from Comic Collector” option
    • the new “Update from CLZ Cloud” option (only use when instructed by support staff)

How to update your CLZ Comics app to version 5.0:

Note that on some devices, apps update automatically. You can always check your version by tapping the menu in CLZ Comics.

iOS:

  • On your device, open the App Store app.
  • On the bottom, switch to the Updates tab.
  • Find the CLZ Comics entry and tap “UPDATE” on the right.

    TIP: if you don’t see the CLZ Comics update yet, pull down to refresh!

Android:

  • On your device, open the Play Store app.
  • Tap the menu button on the top left, then tap “My apps & games”.
  • Find the CLZ Comics entry and tap “UPDATE” on the right.


Recent changes

v9.0: Check Value / Collection Tabs / Issue Search and more! November 30th, 2023 v8.10: Improvements for Search box and Hide Variants mode November 2nd, 2023 v8.9: Easier access to Manage Pick Lists tool October 25th, 2023 v8.8: Pre-fill screen: Orange highlights and a Clear button October 16th, 2023 v8.7.1: New in-app getting started tips September 14th, 2023 v8.6: New Sync button on main screen September 6th, 2023 v8.5: Modify the Creators and Character lists of your comic entries! August 21st, 2023 v8.4: Use multiple folder levels May 21st, 2023 v8.3: A new look for slabbed comics, plus 3 new slab-related fields March 6th, 2023 v8.2: New report after Updating Key Info January 24th, 2023 v8.1.4: New features for the Update Values report screen November 9th, 2022 v8.1 Two improvements to the CovrPrice integration October 24th, 2022 v8.0: Get comic values from CovrPrice! October 4th, 2022 v7.11.1: Configurable Update from Core August 9th, 2022 v7.10: ReLink Core Variant + Improved Card View July 31st, 2022 v7.9 Filter your Series list by Completed status July 1st, 2022 v7.8: Improved Pull List and new “Discover” mode! June 16th, 2022 v7.7 New “Card View” / List View is back in the Add screen! May 19th, 2022 v7.6 Bigger cover images in Add Comics screen April 17th, 2022 v7.5: Back Cover images! March 29th, 2022 v7.4: Progress Bars and Cancel buttons! March 16th, 2022 v7.3: Mark Multiple Series as Completed in one go! February 17th, 2022 v7.2: Improved Pre-fill screen: choose your own fields! February 2nd, 2022 v7.1: Minor Keys vs Major Keys and Key Categories January 11th, 2022 v7.0: Automatic key comic info from Core and lots more November 12th, 2021