Comic Library
Import, organize, and manage your comic collection
Comic library management is the core feature of Rodel Reader's comics module, helping you import, organize, and quickly locate comics.
Interface Overview
The comics module interface consists of the following parts:
| Area | Function |
|---|---|
| Sidebar | Virtual folders (All, Favorites), shelf list |
| Title Bar | Breadcrumb navigation, search box, comic count |
| Content Area | Comic list, supports cover and list views |
Importing Comics
Rodel Reader supports multiple import methods.
Local Import
| Method | Operation |
|---|---|
| Drag and Drop | Drag files or folders to the app window |
| File Selection | Click the import button in title bar, select files |
| Folder Import | Select an entire folder, recursively scan all comic files |
Import Process
Import goes through the following steps:
- Scan Files: Detect supported file formats
- Calculate Hash: Used to detect duplicate imports
- Copy Files: Copy files to the comic library directory
- Parse Metadata: Extract title, author, and other information
- Extract Cover: Extract first page from comic file as cover
- Save to Database: Complete import
Tip
Import automatically detects duplicate comics (based on file hash) to avoid importing the same comic twice.
Shelf Management
Shelves help you organize comics by theme, genre, or reading status.
Virtual Folders
Two preset virtual folders are provided at the top of the sidebar:
| Folder | Content |
|---|---|
| All Comics | Shows all imported comics |
| Favorites | Shows comics marked as favorites |
Creating Shelves
- Click the + button next to the "Shelves" area in sidebar
- Enter shelf name
- Choose an icon (optional)
- Select a group (optional)
Shelf Groups
Shelves can be organized into groups for easier management of many shelves:
- Click the folder+ button next to "Shelves" area to create a group
- Select a group when creating or editing a shelf
- Groups can be expanded/collapsed
Shelf Operations
Right-click a shelf to perform the following operations:
| Operation | Description |
|---|---|
| Edit | Modify shelf name, icon, group |
| Move Up/Down | Adjust shelf position in the list |
| Move to Top/Bottom | Quickly move to top or bottom of list |
| Delete | Delete shelf (optionally delete comics too) |
Adding Comics to Shelves
- Single Add: Right-click comic → Manage Shelves → Check target shelves
- Batch Add: Multi-select comics → Right-click → Add to Shelf
- Drag Add: Drag comics to a shelf in the sidebar
- Add on Import: When importing from a shelf page, automatically add to current shelf
View Modes
The comic list supports two view modes:
| Mode | Features | Use Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Cover View | Large covers, minimal info | Browsing covers, visual-oriented |
| List View | Compact list, detailed info | Quick browsing, batch management |
Sorting and Search
Sort Options
Click the sort button in the title bar to sort by:
| Sort Method | Description |
|---|---|
| By Title | Alphabetical by comic name |
| By Date Added | By import date |
| By Last Read | By last read time |
Each sort supports ascending and descending toggle.
Searching Comics
The search box in the title bar supports real-time search:
- Enter keywords to search comic name, author, tags, series
- Shows search suggestions (up to 10 items)
- Search results sorted by last read time
- Click a suggestion to open the comic directly
Reading Status Tracking
Comics support reading status to help you manage reading progress:
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Uncategorized | Default status |
| Want to Read | Comics you plan to read |
| Reading | Currently reading |
| Finished | Completed reading |
| On Hold | Temporarily paused |
| Dropped | Abandoned reading |
Reading status can be changed in comic details.
Metadata Editing
Right-click a comic and select Edit Metadata to modify detailed information.
Editable Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | Comic title |
| Subtitle | Comic subtitle |
| Author | Author list (supports multiple authors) |
| Publisher | Publisher name |
| Publication Date | Publication date |
| Language | Comic language |
| Description | Comic synopsis |
| Cover | Upload local image to replace cover |
Comic Scraping
The scraping feature can automatically fetch comic information from the web to complete metadata.
Scraping Sources
| Source | Suitable Content |
|---|---|
| Douban | Chinese comics |
| Google Books | English comics |
| Bangumi | Japanese manga, doujinshi |
| Pixiv | Doujinshi |
Using Scraping
- Right-click comic → Scrape Comic Info
- Auto-search by comic name (or manually enter keywords)
- Select a match from search results
- Choose fields to apply (title, author, cover, etc.)
- Confirm and apply
Batch Operations
After selecting multiple comics, you can perform batch operations.
Selecting Comics
- Single Click: Select one comic
- Ctrl + Click: Add/remove from selection
- Shift + Click: Range selection
- Ctrl + A: Select all/deselect all
- Box Select: Hold left mouse button and drag to select multiple comics
Batch Operation Menu
After selecting multiple comics, right-click to:
| Operation | Description |
|---|---|
| Add to Shelf | Add selected comics to one or more shelves |
| Remove from Shelf | Remove from current shelf (only in shelf view) |
| Create Shelf | Create a new shelf with selected comics |
| Toggle Favorite | Batch add or remove favorite mark |
| Delete | Batch delete comics |
FAQ
Where are imported comics stored?
Imported comic files are stored in the Files/ folder within the comic library directory, and cover images are stored in the covers/ folder.
What image formats are supported?
Supported image formats inside archives: JPG, JPEG, PNG, WebP, BMP.
Does deleting a comic delete the file?
- Library comics (imported to comic library): Deleting removes both the file and cover
- Referenced comics (files outside library): Only database record is deleted, original file is not deleted
How to recover accidentally deleted comics?
If files have been deleted, you need to re-import. It's recommended to regularly back up your comic library directory.
Can comics and books share shelves?
No. The comic library and book library are independent modules, each with their own shelf system.