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Series Management

Organizing your comics into series helps readers follow ongoing stories and discover your complete catalog. Here's everything you need to know about creating and managing series.

Creating a Series​

Option 1: During Comic Upload (Quick)​

The fastest way to create a series is while you're uploading a comic:

  1. In the Series field, start typing a new series name
  2. Click the "create [series name]" option that appears in the dropdown
  3. The series is created with just the title—you can add a description and header image later
  4. Your comic is automatically added to the new series

This method is perfect when you're publishing the first issue and want to get started quickly.

Option 2: From Series Management (Full Setup)​

If you prefer to set up the series with all details upfront:

  1. Go to My Store → Series
  2. Click Create Series or Upload Series
  3. Fill in the series details:
    • Title (required)
    • Synopsis (optional but recommended)
    • Header Image (optional, 1280x400px)
  4. Click Save
  5. Add comics to the series when you publish them, or by editing existing comics

Series Information​

Title (Required)​

Choose a clear, memorable name for your series. This should be consistent across all platforms where you promote your work.

Examples: "Dark Galaxy," "City of Shadows," "Mystery Anthology Vol. 1"

Synopsis (Optional)​

Write a description of what the series is about. Include the overall premise, tone, and what readers can expect. Mention whether it's an ongoing series, a limited series, or complete.

Header Image (Optional)​

By default, the system generates a header image using the covers of the comics in your series. This works well for most creators.

If you'd like a custom header:

  • Upload an image at 1280x400px (recommended)
  • Formats: JPG or PNG
  • The header appears on your series page

Adding Comics to a Series​

When Publishing a New Comic​

Select your series from the dropdown in the Series field. The comic will be automatically added to that series.

For Existing Comics​

To add an existing comic to a series:

  1. Go to My Comics
  2. Select the comic you want to add
  3. Click Edit
  4. Select the series from the dropdown
  5. Click Save

Managing Comics in a Series​

Once you have comics in a series, you can manage them from the series editor:

  1. Go to My Store → Series
  2. Select the series you want to edit
  3. Scroll down to see Comics in This Series

Reordering Comics​

To change the order of comics in the series:

  • Click and drag the three-line icon (☰) next to any comic
  • Drop it in the desired position
  • The new order is saved automatically

This determines the order readers see on your series page.

Removing Comics from a Series​

To remove a comic from the series:

  • Click the trash icon next to the comic
  • The comic remains published but is no longer associated with the series
  • To add it back, edit the comic and select the series again
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You can also remove a comic from a series by editing the comic itself and clearing the Series field.

Series Pages​

Each series gets its own page on Panels Store at panels.store/series/[series-id]/[series-name].

Readers will see:

  • Series header image and synopsis
  • All comics in the series (in the order you set)
  • Purchase links for each issue
  • Purchase button for the full series

Share your series link to promote the complete collection and help new readers start from issue #1.

Managing Multiple Series​

If you're creating multiple series, make sure to differentiate them clearly:

Distinct identities: Give each series its own title, cover style, and description.

Genre-specific descriptions: Help readers understand what makes each series unique.

Consistent branding: Within each series, use recognizable visual elements like logos or color schemes.

Reader navigation: Readers can browse all your series from your store page and easily jump between them.

Best Practices​

Consistent branding: Use recognizable cover designs, logos, or color schemes across all issues in a series. This helps readers instantly identify your work.

Clear numbering: Include issue numbers in your comic titles (e.g., "Dark Galaxy #3") so readers know the reading order.

Manual ordering: While comics are added in publication order by default, you can manually reorder them using the drag-and-drop interface in the series editor to ensure the correct reading sequence.

Set expectations: Mention in your description whether the series is ongoing, published monthly, complete, or a limited run.

Help new readers: Indicate whether issues must be read in order or if readers can jump in anywhere.

Update descriptions: Keep your series information current, especially when you complete story arcs or the entire series.

Common Questions​

Can a comic be in multiple series?

Yes.

Can I change which series a comic belongs to?

Yes—edit the comic and select a different series from the dropdown.

Do I have to use series?

No, series are completely optional. They're most useful for multi-issue ongoing works, but standalone comics work great without them.

How do I delete a series?

You can delete the series from its edit screen. The comics attached to it (if any) will remain published.

Can I preview my series page before publishing?

Yes, click the Preview button in the series editor to see how your series page will look to readers.