Story Arcs allow you to group related comic stories independently of their series or issue numbers.
This makes it easy to organize complete storylines and quickly find them again later.
A Story Arc may span multiple issues within a single series—or even multiple comic series and publishers.
Creating a Story Arc
When creating a new Story Arc, you can define:
- Name
- Description
- Notes
Once created, the Story Arc can be assigned to any number of comics.
Name
The Name identifies the storyline.
Examples include:
- Kraven’s Last Hunt
- Maximum Carnage
- Clone Saga
- Gang War (1987)
- Gang War (2024)
- Sinister War
The name is displayed throughout SCADA and is available for searching and filtering.
Description
Use the Description field to provide a brief overview of the storyline.
For example:
- A short plot summary
- Major characters involved
- Background information
- Notable aspects of the event
This field is optional and intended for documentation purposes.
Notes
The Notes field can be used to store additional information, such as:
- Recommended reading order
- Crossover information
- Personal notes
- Details about individual issues
This field is also optional.
Assigning Story Arcs
When editing a comic, you can assign one or more Story Arcs.
All comics linked to the same Story Arc become part of that shared storyline.
This makes it easy to locate complete stories, even when they span multiple comic series, publishers, or publication years.
Why Use Story Arcs?
Story Arcs provide several advantages:
- Keep complete storylines organized
- Manage crossover events more effectively
- Find comics by story instead of series
- Track large comic events across multiple titles
For expansive comic universes such as Marvel or DC, Story Arcs offer a much more intuitive way to organize reading experiences than relying on series alone.
Best Practice
Whenever possible, use the official title of the storyline.
If multiple storylines share the same name, adding the publication year helps distinguish them.
Examples:
- Gang War (1987)
- Gang War (2024)
This keeps your metadata clear and avoids ambiguity.
Summary
Story Arcs add a narrative layer to your collection. Instead of organizing comics only by series, they allow complete storylines to be grouped together—even when they span multiple series, publishers, or publication periods. This makes organizing, browsing, and revisiting your favorite stories significantly easier.