Features
iOS, Android, OSX & Windows
Your device, your comic books
Your Collection
Keep track of all your comics
Price Guide
Comic book values at your finger tips
Visual Stats
See quick widgets of your entire collection
Top Titles
Trending titles, recent changes & more
Issue Info
Writers, artists, cover art, values & more
Full Covers
Make sure you're referencing the right comic
Your Comic Book Collection on Desktop or Mobile
iOS / Android / OSX / Windows
Whatever your platform, Zap-Kapow Comics is ready to help you lookup comic book prices, and manage your full comic book collection on the go.
KNOW THE VALUE OF YOUR COMIC BOOKS
Need to know the value of an old issue of Superman or The Avengers? Want to see what the price is for the first comic book legend Stan Lee did for Marvel Comics? Missing a few issues of Batman, The Amazing Spider-Man or Hulk and can't remember which ones? Have a variant zombie cover or pile of old horror comics you need to know more about?
Stay up-to-date with Zap-Kapow with our iOS app or our NEW cross-platform, web application. As new issues and price updates are released every month, you'll never need to lug around a bulky comic book price guide or other reference material again.
History
Built exclusively for iOS devices in 2009, the current Version 3.3.3 is the final App Store version of Zap-Kapow that will be available. In 2016, Zap-Kapow Comics relaunched as a web application for iOS, Android, OSX, and Windows devices, adding a slew of new features. Check out the past versions and features we've added below ...
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iOS 2.0
Version 2.0 of Kap-Kapow was released in October 2011
iOS 5 compliant; Favorites listed in alphabetical order; Sort issues in descending or ascending order; First appearance information also now displayed in issues list; Facebook support; Ability to set default conditions for prices in price guide; Searching for a character by name will also list the title of his first appearance; Recent updates listed; Universal app works on both iPhone and iPad; Offline browsing of favorites
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iOS 1.3
Version 1.3 of Kap-Kapow was released in October 2009 and added some minor tweaks to the search engine as well as our most requested feature ever
Ability to save your favorite comics as "have" or "want" and total up their value; Notification of new price guide updates being available; Minor bug fixes and speed enhancements
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iOS 1.2
Version 1.2 (we actually skipped version 1.1 due to some crazy Apple approval shenanigins) was released in mid-August 2009
Ability to save from over 118,000 covers to iPhone or iPod Touch photos, perfect for wallpapers; Purchase select issues via ThingsFromAnotherPlanet.com (since removed); Minor bug fixes and speed enhancements; Report issue corrections ... See something we missed? Let us know from with the click of a button
Zap-Kapow By The Numbers
200000
ISSUES IN DATABASE
1200
UPDATES ADDED EACH MONTH
25000
USERS & GROWING
24
HOUR ONLINE SUPPORT
Trending
THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963)
"With great power comes great responsibility ..." Marvel's flagship title and the world's favorite wall-crawler has long been a favorite of readers and collectors alike. The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) currently sits in the top spot of trending comic books on Zap-Kapow.
THE UNCANNY X-MEN (1963)
"Protecting a world that hates and fears them ..." Marvel's main mutant series is currently the second highest trending title on Zap-Kapow. Featuring more first appearances during its 50 year run than any other comic book, Uncanny X-Men (1963) issues are highly sought after by collectors.
THE WALKING DEAD
(2003)
"How many walkers have you have you killed? How many people have you killed? Why?" Rick Grimes and company have thrilled comic book readers and television fans alike, and led the way for a revitalized Image Comics.
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@shawn_ortizMost Valuable
The Holy Grails of comic book collecting. The Top 4 most valuable comics of all time ...
Action Comics No. 1
$3.2M
Detective Comics No. 27
$2.57M
Superman
No. 1
$715K
Marvel Comics
No. 1
$500K
Blog
We love to make Top 10 comic book lists and jibber-jabber about our favorite hobby. The best, worst and everything in between according to us!
Top 10 Issues With Most Variants
Love them or hate them, variant covers are a big part of the industry ...
Top 10 Cover Artists
Some of the top cover artists working in comic books today ...
Top 10 Marvel Limited Series
Short, but oh so sweet ... The best of Marvel's limited series.
Top 10 Star Wars Characters
The most interesting characters from a galaxy far, far, away ...
Top 10 Spider-Man Moments
These are the best moments from Marvel's flagship character's long and colorful history.
Top 10 Best Horror Comics
Ghouls, blood-suckers, monsters and worse ... The best of comic book's horror genre.
Top 10 Best Villains In Comics
Murderers, killers, and psychopaths. These are the 10 best (worst?) villains in comics.
Top 10 Best Selling Comic Books
Ever wonder what the top selling comics of the modern era are? Here's the official list.
Top 10 Best X-Men
Protecting a world that fears and hates them, these are the best Marvel mutants.
Top 10 Best Avengers
Their roster numbers are huge, but here are our Top 10 Best Avengers.
Top 10 Batman Contributions
As the Dark Knight turns 75 this year, here are his top contributions to pop culture.
Top 10 Most Expensive Comics
The Holy Grails of any collection ... The Top 10 most exspensive comic books. Ever.
Top 10 Superhero Deaths
The Top 10 most memorable deaths in comics (SPOILER ALERTS!) ...
Top 10 Comic Book Battles
Countdown the Top 10 best fights, throwdowns, and battles in comic book history.
Top 10 Comics Based on Toys
Toys, board games, video games and more ... The best translations so far.
Top 10 Best Accessories
Weapons, gadgets, mystical items and more ... The best superhero accessories ever.
Top 10 Best Image Comic Titles
The platform made for creators, by creators ... Here's Image's 10 best titles to date.
Top 10 Worst Comic Movies
This list could have been much longer, but here's our picks ...
Top 10 Superhero Costumes
Capes, cowls, armor and more ... We rank the very best superhero getups of all time.
Top 10 Rock 'n Roll Moments
Comic books and music have a long history together. We rank the best moments.
AT YOUR COMIC SHOP, COMIC CON & MORE
Search Zap-Kapow Comics's library of over 200,000 issues for publisher, writer, artist and price guide info as well as to see covers to make sure you're referencing the right comic book. From The Walking Dead to Iron Man, superhero, horror or cartoon comic books, Zap-Kapow Comics has it all ...
Reviews
“ For anyone who's hoping to avoid being ripped off when purchasing the latest addition to your collection of comics, it's worth giving Zap-Kapow! a shot for its convenience, accuracy and novelty.
— The App Recapp”
“ We recommend Zap-Kapow ...”— Geekvolution
“ My favorite feature of the app is its ability to save comic book cover images directly to your camera roll. It's a great indirect way to decorate your iPad with excellent comic wallpapers. ”— App Advice
“ This handy app will keep changing values in the comic market on 150,000+ issues and variants right at your fingertips. ”— Steena Williams, Paper Droids
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