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===General Information Sources===
===General Information Sources===


* [http://bailsprojects.com Jerry Bail's 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.
* [[Copyright Records|Links to copyright registration and renewal records online]]


* [http://www.comiclist.com ComicList] - a source for release dates for U.S. comic books from 1991 to present. Useful for adding keydates to publications without indicia dates.
* [http://bailsprojects.com/ 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.
 
* [http://www.comiclist.com/ 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 [http://www.comiclistdatabase.com/ 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.
* 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.


* [http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/writ3030/resources.htm Web Resources for Comic Book Research] is a somewhat out of date list of links to various sites of information.
* [http://comics.lib.msu.edu/ Michigan State University Comic Art Collection] - MSU has information on the comics-related holdings of the Michigan State University library.
 
* [http://www.worldcat.org/ 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.
 
* [http://headcomix.info/wiki/ HeadComix.Info/Wiki] - Underground comix guide/directory.
 
* [http://maurice.bgsu.edu/search/X# Bowling Green State University] - Bowling Green State University Jerome Library catalog includes many comic publications.
 
* [http://library.ohio-state.edu/ Ohio State University Libraries] - Ohio State University Libraries catalog includes many comic publications.
 
* [http://www.worldcat.org/ WorldCat] - WorldCat is the world's largest library catalog.
 
* [http://www.toonopedia.com/index.htm Don Markstein's Toonopedia] - Toonopedia includes information on creators and characters, including supporting characters.
 
* [http://www.lambiek.net/comiclopedia.html Lambiek Comiclopedia] - The Comiclopedia is the world's largest overview of comic artists.
 
* [http://www.ebay.com/ eBay] - Of course, eBay is a source of cover images for comics, including some obscure issues.
 
* [http://dragoneers.com/webcomicsoffline/ Webcomics Offline] - Webcomics Offline, is a digital portal leading to books derived directly from webcomics, in short, webcomics in paper-format.  Includes many comics not found in the Diamond distribution catalog.


* [http://www.lib.msu.edu/comics/rri/index.htm Michigan State University] has information on the comics-related holdings of the Michigan State University library
* [http://www.mycomicshop.com/ Lone Star Comics] and [http://www.milehighcomics.com Mile High Comics] - are comic shops with an extensive back issue inventory and include cover images and other information.


* [http://www.worldcat.org/ 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
* [http://www.europeancomics.net/ European Comics and Graphic Novels in English]
 
* [http://www.coa.inducks.org/index.php Inducks] - a worldwide authority on Disney comics publications.
 
* [http://strippersguide.blogspot.com/ Stripper's Guide] - in-depth information on newspaper strips with links to creator interviews.
 
* [http://www.2000ad.org/ BARNEY] - information on features, creators and more that have appeared in the British comic series 2000 AD.


===By Publisher / Fictional Universe===
===By Publisher / Fictional Universe===
====Acclaim / Valiant====
* [http://www.valiantfans.com/ Valiant Fans] has a very comprehensive listing of comics published by Acclaim or Valiant Comics


====Charlton====
====Charlton====
* [http://www.charltonspotlight.com Charlton Spotlight] has a useful page with Charlton creators and their full names.
* [http://www.charltonspotlight.com Charlton Spotlight] has a useful page with Charlton creators and their full names.


====DC====
* [[DC Profiles]]
====Disney====
====Disney====
* [http://coa.inducks.org 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
* [http://coa.inducks.org 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.
Inducks database." and list their website URL with the citation.


====Timely / Atlas / Marvel====
====Timely / Atlas / Marvel====
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====Platinum and Victorian Ages====
====Platinum and Victorian Ages====
* [http://konkykru.com/earlycomics.html Andy's Early Comics Archive] has numerous Victorian / Platinum Age scans.
* [http://konkykru.com/earlycomics.html Andy's Early Comics Archive] has numerous Victorian / Platinum Age scans.
====Golden Age====
* [http://digitalcomicmuseum.com/ Digital Comics Museum] Large archive of public domain Golden Age scans.
* [http://comicbookplus.com/ Comic Book Plus] Large archive of public domain Golden and Silver Age scans.


===By Language / Nation / Region===
===By Language / Nation / Region===


====Swedish====
====Australia====
* [http://www.serieframjandet.se serieframjandet] has info about Swedish comics (in Swedish)
* [http://www.tabula-rasa.info/AusComics/ComicsPublishers.html Australian Comics Publishers]
* [http://longlist.ledgerawards.org/ Australian Comics Long List]
 
====Balkan countries (Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, Yugoslavia, etc.)====
* [http://skab612.com/ Asteroid B612 Comic Shop, Zagreb, Croatia.  Site lists store inventory.]
 
====Brazil====
* [http://www.guiadosquadrinhos.com/ Guia dos Quadrinhos]: guide to all comics published in Brazil (in Portuguese)
 
====Britain====
 
* [http://www.comicsuk.co.uk/ Comics UK]
* [http://www.comicpriceguide.co.uk/ British Comics Price Guide]
 
====Canada====
 
* [http://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/200/301/lac-bac/bell_features_collection-ef/BellFeaturesCollection-findingaid-2016-06-21.pdf Bell Features scans]
 
====Czech Republic====
* [http://www.comicsdb.cz/ comicsDB.cz]: database of comics published in the Czech Republic (in Czech)
 
====Denmark====
 
*[http://comicwiki.dk comicwiki.dk]: Danish comics
 
====French====
* [http://www.bedetheque.com/ Bedetheque.com]: database on French language comics (bandes dessinées), mainly from France and Belgium. Also has links to commercial sites where comics can be purchased.
* [http://www.bdoubliees.com/ BDoubliées]: database of "forgotten" (ie. out-of-print) French comics
* [http://www.dlgdl.com/ BD du Loup database]: database of French language comics both in France and in French-speaking countries such as Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland, and also the province of Quebec. Uses a Google search engine.
 
====Germany====
* [[Deutscher Comic Guide]]: German Comic Guide is a bibliographic database of Comics in German with almost 100.000 entries.
 
====Greece====
* [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&section=contents&kind=gr index of all comic titles published in Greece]. In Greek, requires registration to access most areas.
 
====Italy====
* [http://www.guidafumettoitaliano.com/ Guide to Italian comics]: Comics published in Italy. In Italian. Listings of publishers, series, publishing dates and some author and artist information.
* [http://www.lfb.it/fff/fumetto/edit/editori.htm  Fondazione Franco Fossati]: Center for international studies and documentation on comics. In Italian.
* [https://www.editorialeaurea.it/index.php/ Editoriale Aurea website]: Index of publications by Editoriale Aurea. Language selectable: Italian, English, French and Spanish.
* [https://www.sergiobonelli.it/ Sergio Bonelli Editore website]: Index of publications by Sergio Bonelli Editore. In Italian.
 
====Japan====
* [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php Manga Encyclopedia] (a part of Anime News Network) - contains information on Japanese manga creators and series, both original Japanese releases and Western translations.
* [http://www.eshita.jp/comics/index.html Shokage Archives] - a list of many tankobon from the 1960s to the present in Japanese
* [http://mediaarts-db.jp/mg/ Manga Database] Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs Web Database for Manga, Anime, Games. Link goes directly to manga. In Japanese.
* [https://mangamags.wordpress.com Manga Magazine Blog] a well organised blog of the contents of popular manga magazines. Not updated since 2014. Includes covers.
* [http://comich.net Hakusensha List] list of books and magazines from Hakusensha, mostly shojo. Not updated since 2013, but a very good source for reprints
 
====Poland====
* [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)
 
====Portugal====
* http://www.bdportugal.info/ is a site for comics published in Portugal (in Portuguese)


====Spanish====
====Spanish====
* [http://www.tebeosfera.com/documentos/documentos/gran_catalogo_de_los_tebeos_en_espana_1880-1992.html 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.
* [http://www.tebeosfera.com/documentos/documentos/gran_catalogo_de_los_tebeos_en_espana_1880-1992.html 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 [http://www.tebeosfera.com/ Tebeosfera], the largest site for Spanish comic books.


* [http://www.todocoleccion.net/ todocoleccion] collectibles for sale, much like eBay.  Comics are found under the section "TEBEOS, COMICS, CUENTOS Y PULP."
* [http://www.todocoleccion.net/ todocoleccion] collectibles for sale, much like eBay.  Comics are found under the section "TEBEOS, COMICS, CUENTOS Y PULP."


====Australia====
====Swedish====
* [http://www.tabula-rasa.info/AusComics/ComicsPublishers.html Australian Comics Publishers].
* [http://www.serieframjandet.se Seriefrämjandet] The oldest Swedish comics organization. (in Swedish)
* [http://www.mantagraphics.com/franquin/helaalbum.htm Spirou: Indexing the Swedish publications]
 
====United Kingdom====
* [http://comicsuk.co.uk/ Comics UK] British comics, story-papers, writers, artists and other information (1874-present)


===Out of Place===
===Out of Place===


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[http://www.heroinitiative.org Hero Initiative] - a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping comic book creators in need


[http://www.heroinitiative.org Hero Initiative] - this link doesn't belong here
[[Category: GCD Database]]

Latest revision as of 15:47, 13 January 2023

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.
  • 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.
  • WorldCat - WorldCat is the world's largest library catalog.
  • eBay - Of course, eBay is a source of cover images for comics, including some obscure issues.
  • Webcomics Offline - Webcomics Offline, is a digital portal leading to books derived directly from webcomics, in short, webcomics in paper-format. Includes many comics not found in the Diamond distribution catalog.
  • Inducks - a worldwide authority on Disney comics publications.
  • Stripper's Guide - in-depth information on newspaper strips with links to creator interviews.
  • BARNEY - information on features, creators and more that have appeared in the British comic series 2000 AD.

By Publisher / Fictional Universe

Acclaim / Valiant

  • Valiant Fans has a very comprehensive listing of comics published by Acclaim or Valiant Comics

Charlton

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

By Era

Platinum and Victorian Ages

Golden Age

By Language / Nation / Region

Australia

Balkan countries (Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, Yugoslavia, etc.)

Brazil

Britain

Canada

Czech Republic

  • comicsDB.cz: database of comics published in the Czech Republic (in Czech)

Denmark

French

  • Bedetheque.com: database on French language comics (bandes dessinées), mainly from France and Belgium. Also has links to commercial sites where comics can be purchased.
  • BDoubliées: database of "forgotten" (ie. out-of-print) French comics
  • BD du Loup database: database of French language comics both in France and in French-speaking countries such as Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland, and also the province of Quebec. Uses a Google search engine.

Germany

  • Deutscher Comic Guide: German Comic Guide is a bibliographic database of Comics in German with almost 100.000 entries.

Greece

Italy

Japan

  • Manga Encyclopedia (a part of Anime News Network) - contains information on Japanese manga creators and series, both original Japanese releases and Western translations.
  • Shokage Archives - a list of many tankobon from the 1960s to the present in Japanese
  • Manga Database Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs Web Database for Manga, Anime, Games. Link goes directly to manga. In Japanese.
  • Manga Magazine Blog a well organised blog of the contents of popular manga magazines. Not updated since 2014. Includes covers.
  • Hakusensha List list of books and magazines from Hakusensha, mostly shojo. Not updated since 2013, but a very good source for reprints

Poland

Portugal

Spanish

  • todocoleccion collectibles for sale, much like eBay. Comics are found under the section "TEBEOS, COMICS, CUENTOS Y PULP."

Swedish

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

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