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* [http://www.greekcomics.gr/ Greek Comics]: Site/forum about comics published in Greece, amazingly complete. See the [http://www.greekcomics.gr/forums/index.php?app=covers§ion=contents&kind=gr index of all comic titles published in Greece]. In Greek, requires registration to access most areas. | * [http://www.greekcomics.gr/ Greek Comics]: Site/forum about comics published in Greece, amazingly complete. See the [http://www.greekcomics.gr/forums/index.php?app=covers§ion=contents&kind=gr index of all comic titles published in Greece]. In Greek, requires registration to access most areas. | ||
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* [http://www.blue-area.net/ BLUE-AREA] - Italian Marvel Continuity Resource. Direct link to chronological list of Italian Marvel reprints: http://www.blue-area.net/Archive-ITA-Anno.asp | |||
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* [http://www.wak.net.pl/ www.wak.net.pl] and [http://www.wak.net.pl/old/ www.wak.net.pl/old/] (older version with bigger database) - Site about Polish comics (in Polish) | * [http://www.wak.net.pl/ www.wak.net.pl] and [http://www.wak.net.pl/old/ www.wak.net.pl/old/] (older version with bigger database) - Site about Polish comics (in Polish) | ||
Revision as of 20:53, 27 April 2014
General Information Sources
- Jerry Bails' Who's Who in American Comics - a listing of creators working in U.S. comics up to the year 2000. Creators' work is listed by publisher and feature that they worked on. Useful for narrowing down possibilities for unknown artists prior to 2000. Be sure to read the FAQ there for helpful searching hints.
- ComicList - a source for release dates for U.S. comic books from 1991 to present. Useful for adding on-sale dates and keydates to publications without indicia dates. For older books, also check the ComicList Database And Archive.
- The GCD Email Lists - The members of the GCD Email lists are a wealth of information and there are archives of previous email discussions available for members. See the Email Lists FAQ for subscription option.
- Michigan State University Comic Art Collection has information on the comics-related holdings of the Michigan State University library
- The Central Library Catalog - Good for the publisher and publishing date for obscure comics-related books; CAUTION: The title catalogued here is the title page title, not the title in the publishing data/indicia
- Web Resources for Comic Book Research is a somewhat out of date list of links to various sites of information.
- HeadComix.Info/Wiki - Underground comix guide/directory
By Publisher / Fictional Universe
Acclaim / Valiant
- Valiant Fans has a very comprehensive listing of comics published by Acclaim or Valiant Comics
Charlton
- Charlton Spotlight has a useful page with Charlton creators and their full names.
DC
Disney
- I.N.D.U.C.K.S. - a free database of Disney comics throughout the world. Useful for finding creator and reprint information for Disney comics. When using information from their site make sure to cite them: "The data presented here is based on information from the freely available Inducks database." and list their website URL with the citation.
Timely / Atlas / Marvel
- Atlas Tales has much information for Atlas-Timely-Marvel titles.
Warren
- The Warren Magazines Index GCD member Richard Arndt's index of the Warren magazines
By Era
Platinum and Victorian Ages
- Andy's Early Comics Archive has numerous Victorian / Platinum Age scans.
Golden Age
- Digital Comics Museum Large archive of public domain Golden Age scans.
By Language / Nation / Region
Australia
Brazil
- Guia dos Quadrinhos: guide to all comics published in Brazil (in Portuguese)
Britain
Czech Republic
- comicsDB.cz: database of comics published in the Czech Republic (in Czech)
Denmark
- comicwiki.dk: Danish comics
French
- Bedetheque.com: database on French language comics (bandes dessinées), mainly from France and Belgium.
- BDoubliées: database of "forgotten" (ie. out-of-print) French comics
Greece
- Greek Comics: Site/forum about comics published in Greece, amazingly complete. See the index of all comic titles published in Greece. In Greek, requires registration to access most areas.
Italy
- BLUE-AREA - Italian Marvel Continuity Resource. Direct link to chronological list of Italian Marvel reprints: http://www.blue-area.net/Archive-ITA-Anno.asp
Japan
- Manga Encyclopedia (a part of Anime News Network) - contains information on Japanese manga creators and series, both original Japanese releases and Western translations.
Poland
- www.wak.net.pl and www.wak.net.pl/old/ (older version with bigger database) - Site about Polish comics (in Polish)
Spanish
- GRAN CATÁLOGO DE LOS TEBEOS EN ESPAÑA (1880-1992) is an online version of a book cataloging Spanish comics for the period 1880-1992. In some respects, it appears to be aspiring to be a GCD for Spanish comic strips. Part of Tebeosfera, the largest site for Spanish comic books.
- todocoleccion collectibles for sale, much like eBay. Comics are found under the section "TEBEOS, COMICS, CUENTOS Y PULP."
Swedish
- Seriefrämjandet The oldest Swedish comics organization. (in Swedish)
- Spirou: Indexing the Swedish publications
United Kingdom
- Comics UK British comics, story-papers, writers, artists and other information (1874-present)
Out of Place
The following link doesn't belong here, but we might want to put it somewhere:
Hero Initiative - a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping comic book creators in need