One of the most common questions collectors ask is:
“Is this a key issue?”
Researching that answer usually means jumping between price guides, forums, and search results. With Key Finder, you no longer have to.
Key Finder is a new AI-powered feature inside ComicSnap that analyzes a comic’s metadata and determines whether it qualifies as a key issue — and explains why.
What Key Finder Looks For
Understanding why an issue matters
If a book is considered a key, you'll see reasoning such as:
- First appearances
- Major character deaths
- Origin stories
- Significant storyline events
Instead of guessing why an issue matters, Key Finder surfaces this context directly alongside your book's details.
Where to Find It
Key Finder is available in a couple of key places inside ComicSnap.
Comic Details View
Run Key Finder on books you already own
From the Comic Details view, you can run Key Finder on any comic already in your collection.
With a single tap, Key Finder analyzes the issue and tells you whether it qualifies as a key, along with a short explanation of why.
Scanning Flow
When scanning a book, Key Finder appears during the pricing step, just below the market value summary.
That means you see market value and key status together, so you can make faster decisions when you're adding books to your collection.
Why It Matters
Collectors don’t just want prices — they want context.
Key Finder helps you:
- Discover important books in your collection
- Understand why a comic matters
- Surface hidden keys you may have overlooked
By putting key information directly inside ComicSnap, Key Finder reduces the need to bounce between external resources when you're browsing or scanning.
Availability
Key Finder is currently a paid-user feature.
Beta testers who would like access can reach out with their email for enablement.
Looking Ahead
This is an important step toward making ComicSnap not just a cataloging tool — but a true collection intelligence platform.
As we continue to build out AI-powered insights, features like Key Finder will help you better understand, manage, and enjoy the comics you already own.
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