Many fields missing when adding issues

I just tried to add an issue to a volume, but many of the fields seem to be missing from the form?

The only options I am given are:

1. Issue Title
2. Issue Number *
3. Volume *
4. Image
5. Short Description
6. Why should we add this?

Got it. Thanks for the info.

Recently joined and have been editing a few listings. Now I tried to add a title not listed and I see this message:

Comment From Moderator: This needs a parent volume first.

What on earth does that mean? Is he calling my comic a bastard?

How do I respond to a Moderator?

I was under the impression that an email would be sent for acknowledging contributions -- Or is that some other comics database?