Nerd Crawler – monitoring original comic art sites so you don't have to
I've been a fan of comics since I watched the X-Men Animated Series in the 90s, and I fell in love with collecting original comic art when I got my first Jim Lee sketch in high school. But, after missing out on some original comic art pieces because I didn't know when they were added for sale on websites, I decided to take it upon myself to make an app that monitors original comic art sites and emails/texts you when new art drops. It's called Nerd Crawler and I'm building it myself so there might be some bugs but I'm hoping it helps comic art collectors. It works with over 40 original…
Nerd Crawler – monitoring original comic art sites so you don't have to launched on June 23, 2022 with 45 votes, #854 of 3,005 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.
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Nerd Crawler monitors over 40 original comic art websites and alerts collectors via email or text when new pieces become available for sale. The tool tracks sites including major dealers like Albert Moy and individual artist stores, helping fans keep up with releases they might otherwise miss. Built by a solo developer, it offers a free trial for comic art collectors who want automated notifications across multiple platforms.
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I've been a fan of comics since I watched the X-Men Animated Series in the 90s, and I fell in love with collecting original comic art when I got my first Jim Lee sketch in high school. But, after missing out on some original comic art pieces because I didn't know when they were added for sale on websites, I decided…
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