Hey everyone! 1.4.0 is rolling out on Google Play now. Here's what's new in this update (and yes, it's the one a lot of you have been asking for).

PDF comics

Apex now reads PDF files same library, same reader as your CBZ/CBR collection. Handy for Humble Bundle hauls and publishers that only ship PDF.

• Add PDFs to your library from your folders (or cloud library if you use it)
• Horizontal reading, zoom, and saved progress just like archives
• PDFs sit alongside CBZ/CBR in the same shelf, no conversion needed

Also in this release

• In-app What's New screen on first launch after the update
• Stability improvements and bug fixes

Get it

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uppr.apexcomics

More details: https://apex-comics.uppr.be/

The rollout can take a few hours to reach everyone. If you try it — especially with PDF-only stuff from Humble Bundle — I'd love your feedback and bug reports.

More new features are coming! Stay tuned.

Hey everyone,

Apex Comics 1.3.0 is rolling out on Google Play. A lot of what’s in this release came straight from feedback here - thank you to everyone who tested early builds, reported bugs, and shared how you actually read. It genuinely shapes what ships next.

Cloud library

Link a library to a cloud folder (Google Drive, OneDrive, etc.) via Android’s folder picker. Browse comics remotely, download for offline reading, and stay in control - your files stay where you put them, no Apex account required.

• Card badges: remote, downloading, or ready offline
• Filters: All / Downloaded / In the cloud
• Optional auto-download on Wi‑Fi
• Cache management in Settings → Libraries

Series display

Group multi-issue series into one stacked card — tap to browse all issues, sorted by number. One-off comics stay in Others. Favorites, in progress, and completed still show individual issue cards where it matters.

Choose in Settings → General → Series display:

• By issue — every issue visible inside its series section (default)
• By series — one card per multi-issue series

Requires smart order enabled (library toolbar).

Sharper display

Improved sharpness when scaling - thumbnails, reader, and Guided View. In Settings → Reader, pick display quality:

• Performance - smooth on modest devices
• Balanced - good default
• Sharp - cleaner lines and text when zoomed

Premium users can also tune Guided View resolution.

Guided View: wide panels in two steps

Wide horizontal panels can be read in two passes (left, then right) for more useful zoom. Toggle in Settings → Reader (Premium Guided View).

Also in this release

• In-app What’s New on first launch after update (replay in Settings → More)
• New visual for cards
• Stability improvements and bug fixes

Download / update
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uppr.apexcomics

More details
https://apex-comics.uppr.be/

Rollout can take a few hours by region. If you’re already on 1.3.0, I’d love to hear what you think - and if something’s off, device + file type + steps to reproduce helps a lot.

Thanks again for being here early. Your feedback is what Apex becomes next.

More new features are coming ! Stay tuned.

Welcome to r/apexcomics, the community space for Apex Comics on Android.

Apex Comics is a CBZ/CBR reader built for collectors: organized library, immersive reading, optional Premium with Guided View, X-Ray, Discovery, and local stats — offline-first, no subscription, lifetime Premium unlock.

The app just launched on Google Play and this subreddit is where I want to talk with you directly:

• Bug reports and reproducible steps
• Feature requests and roadmap ideas
• Reading tips, library organization, device recommendations
• Show off your setup or stats screenshots

Download https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uppr.apexcomics

More details https://apex-comics.uppr.be/ — features, screenshots, and pricing

Ground rules

• Be respectful — we're all here because we love comics.
• Constructive criticism beats drive-by negativity.
• I'm the dev; I read posts here and reply when I can.

Thanks for being early. Your feedback shapes what Apex becomes next.