Valiant Comic Database

[Dr Noel]

looking better and better!

[ValiantCentral]

updates, updates, updates...tweaking the mobile stuff...cross linking on creative teams and arcs so you can find related books a little easier...trades...more books, oh my! almost there folks.

[lorddunlow]

I know this is probably not on your radar at all, but after you get it released and polished (it looks awesome already!), do you think it would be possible to make it a scrapable database (like TVDB.com; comicvine; etc.)?

The information in the Comic Vine database (which is where I scrape all of my metadata for my digital comics for sorting in my reader ComicRack) is pretty sparse for VEI. I've been meaning to update their files, but it seems you've already done much of this work already.

Comic Rack info: http://comicrack.cyolito.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Comic Vine scraper info: https://code.google.com/p/comic-vine-scraper/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'm sure it's not a small undertaking (I don't even know where you'd begin), so it's just a long shot that you might be able to develop something out of your database.

Awesome work!

[ValiantCentral]

I know this is probably not on your radar at all, but after you get it released and polished (it looks awesome already!), do you think it would be possible to make it a scrapable database (like TVDB.com; comicvine; etc.)?

The information in the Comic Vine database (which is where I scrape all of my metadata for my digital comics for sorting in my reader ComicRack) is pretty sparse for VEI. I've been meaning to update their files, but it seems you've already done much of this work already.

Comic Rack info: http://comicrack.cyolito.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Comic Vine scraper info: https://code.google.com/p/comic-vine-scraper/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'm sure it's not a small undertaking (I don't even know where you'd begin), so it's just a long shot that you might be able to develop something out of your database.

Awesome work!

I do plan on creating an API to allow third party access to the information but not at the moment. I'll take a look at both links and see how feasible it would be with the code as it stands.

[lorddunlow]

I know this is probably not on your radar at all, but after you get it released and polished (it looks awesome already!), do you think it would be possible to make it a scrapable database (like TVDB.com; comicvine; etc.)?

The information in the Comic Vine database (which is where I scrape all of my metadata for my digital comics for sorting in my reader ComicRack) is pretty sparse for VEI. I've been meaning to update their files, but it seems you've already done much of this work already.

Comic Rack info: http://comicrack.cyolito.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Comic Vine scraper info: https://code.google.com/p/comic-vine-scraper/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'm sure it's not a small undertaking (I don't even know where you'd begin), so it's just a long shot that you might be able to develop something out of your database.

Awesome work!

I do plan on creating an API to allow third party access to the information but not at the moment. I'll take a look at both links and see how feasible it would be with the code as it stands.

There is also this program (http://code.google.com/p/comictagger/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) which does not require Comic Rack (and therefore would require less work on your part) that accesses the Comic Vine API. Maybe you could work with them to make your API work. I realize this may be a long way off, but the idea makes me very happy.

[rentu]

This looks awesome, can't wait to give it a try!

[TheFerg714]

I really want to use this database!

[ValiantCentral]

I should be happy enough with it by next week so expect a release announcement soon.

[x-omatic]

Looks great.
I would recommend being able to select each cover on this screen and submit once.
Maybe via radio buttons above or below each picture.
check the box for the covers you have and submit.

Thanks, everyone! I just added the ability to view variant covers when viewing a regular edition...still not sure about the styling, and still not sure if I'll do the same when viewing variants but just wanted to share.



I do plan on including inkers and colorist in the future, it was just a matter getting 821 different books entered in and having an initial release out.

As for the "add a batch of books" suggestion...explain a little more what you mean. The export to excel only works for user collections (and wishlists when that gets implemented). You want to be able to choose what books to export?

[ValiantCentral]

Great idea x-omatic, i'll get on that this weeknd. I've been working on getting all the book info up to date and squashing bugs so the collection feature has taken a backburner.

Looks great.
I would recommend being able to select each cover on this screen and submit once.
Maybe via radio buttons above or below each picture.
check the box for the covers you have and submit.

Thanks, everyone! I just added the ability to view variant covers when viewing a regular edition...still not sure about the styling, and still not sure if I'll do the same when viewing variants but just wanted to share.



I do plan on including inkers and colorist in the future, it was just a matter getting 821 different books entered in and having an initial release out.

As for the "add a batch of books" suggestion...explain a little more what you mean. The export to excel only works for user collections (and wishlists when that gets implemented). You want to be able to choose what books to export?

[ValiantCentral]

UPDATE ORIGINAL POST WITH LINK

[nscc]

boo-yah!

just registered and will play around now.

Thanks

[ilzuccone]

it looks amazing. good job on the design. also good job on shipping a project you are working solo on. that aint easy.

[ilzuccone]

now all you need is a forum that likes to stay off topic… and might i suggest a "just thor" thread?

[ValiantCentral]

An off topic forum...where can i find one of those? lol

[ilzuccone]

An off topic forum...where can i find one of those? lol

[lorddunlow]

An off topic forum...where can i find one of those? lol

I just make my own...

[ilzuccone]

I used to prefer double cheeseburgers but now I usually go for the single.

[lorddunlow]

I used to prefer double cheeseburgers but now I usually go for the single.

I like White Castles myself.

[ilzuccone]

I used to prefer double cheeseburgers but now I usually go for the single.

I like White Castles myself.

In-n-out (animal style with well done fries). I've always wanted to try White Castle.

[lorddunlow]

I used to prefer double cheeseburgers but now I usually go for the single.

I like White Castles myself.

In-n-out (animal style with well done fries). I've always wanted to try White Castle.

It's the only thing that is good about the north (midwest more accurately). We have Krystal here in the south, but it ain't the same.

[ilzuccone]

I used to prefer double cheeseburgers but now I usually go for the single.

I like White Castles myself.

In-n-out (animal style with well done fries). I've always wanted to try White Castle.

It's the only thing that is good about the north (midwest more accurately). We have Krystal here in the south, but it ain't the same.

[Chiclo]

I used to prefer double cheeseburgers but now I usually go for the single.

I like White Castles myself.

In-n-out (animal style with well done fries). I've always wanted to try White Castle.

I hear good things about In-n-out but I have always wanted to try White Castle.

[ilzuccone]

I used to prefer double cheeseburgers but now I usually go for the single.

I like White Castles myself.

In-n-out (animal style with well done fries). I've always wanted to try White Castle.

I hear good things about In-n-out but I have always wanted to try White Castle.

when you go to in n out go with a local. the secret menu is extensive.

[ValiantCentral]

I had a couple of free minutes today and whipped this up...will probably be in the next code update in a few weeks. This is using very outdated Comicvine data so final will have current info.