Comic book value scanner
Snap a cover. Know what it's worth.
Point your iPhone at any comic and get the exact issue, key-issue alerts, first appearances and live market prices in seconds. Then watch your whole collection's value add up.
For iPhone. 7-day free trial.
How it works
- 1
Snap the cover
One photo of the front cover. Bagged and slabbed books work too.
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Get the exact issue
Title, issue number, publisher and year, with key issues and first appearances flagged.
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See what it's worth
Current market prices for that issue, plus a one-tap look at what copies recently sold for.
Built for collectors, flippers and anyone holding an old box of comics
Key issue alerts
Instantly know if you're holding a first appearance, origin story or other key that collectors chase.
Live market prices
Real current prices for the exact issue instead of a years-old printed price guide.
Collection tracker
Save every comic you scan and see your collection's total value, sorted by what matters most.
Check before you buy
At a show, shop or yard sale, look up any issue in seconds and walk into every deal knowing the market.
Plain-English guides
Grading, reprints, storage and selling, explained without the jargon.
Private by design
No account, no ads, no tracking. Your collection lives on your phone.
Learn what makes a comic valuable
Popular first appearances
Questions
How does the comic book value scanner work?
Take a photo of the front cover. The app reads the title, issue number, publisher and cover details to identify the exact comic, tells you whether it's a key issue or first appearance, and pulls current market prices for that issue.
Is it a free comic book value app?
The app has a 7-day free trial, then a yearly or monthly subscription. You can cancel anytime from your Apple ID settings before the trial ends and you won't be charged.
Do I need to take my comic out of its bag or slab?
No. Bagged, boarded and professionally graded (slabbed) comics all scan fine. Tilt the book slightly if glare covers the title or issue number.
How accurate are the prices?
Prices are estimates based on current market listings for the same issue, not appraisals or offers. Condition, grade and printing can change a comic's value a lot, so check recently sold copies in similar condition before you buy or sell an important book.
Can it tell a first print from a reprint?
It flags facsimiles and later printings when the cover shows it, but some printings look identical from the front. For valuable books, check the indicia (the small print inside the front cover). Our guide on spotting reprints shows what to look for.
Is my collection stored online?
No. Your saved comics stay on your iPhone. There are no accounts, ads or tracking. Photos are sent only to identify the comic and aren't kept.