Get the best deals for comic book bags and boards at. No worries about people flipping through pages at the newsstand before you buy it. Acid free and archival comic book collecting supplies bags. Comic book boards i would like to fold my fabrics around comic book boards, but im not sure what kind or size to get, or whether theyre actually safe for fabric storage. Then, combine your bags with boards and other comic book supplies for full protection and storage. We carry a full line of bcw brand comic book collector supplies. Do you use tape when you bag and board your comics. How often should you replace the bags and boards when storing. Silver has too much room for ba books, unless they are squarebound books. If you purchase a comic already in a bag with a board, consider asking the dealer if he uses acid free boards.
Lucky for you, bcw has comic book protectors of all kinds. Im guessing there is a better way then tape now, as i remember ruining copies on tape pull. Our comic book bags are also made with our crystal clear technology, so these are the clearest bags available today. Backing boards and microchamber paper are used in conjunction with your bags of choice to enhance the preservation of your comic. For the purpose of bag and board sizes, bcw has simplified the sizes into three groups, or. Browse our selection of acidfree comic book sleeves below, with golden, silver and modern age options.
Comic in bag, flap gets folded into the bag goes between the back of the bag and the back of the comic. Look for acidfree to avoid damaging the pages of your comic books. How often should you replace the bags and boards when. Mar 09, 2014 backing boards and microchamber paper are used in conjunction with your bags of choice to enhance the preservation of your comic. As a good comic book owner, i get excessive pleasure out of putting them in little plastic bags and backing boards. Back issue bins allowed readers to travel backward in a way they rarely could before, but those comics had to be in as close to new condition as possible.
Bcw comic book backing boards, silver, 100 boards per pack. You are literally baking the books in all kinds of chemicals that the pvc bags offgas, as well as the acid migration that occurs due to the lignin content in the cheap. We specialize in the design and manufacture of collection protection supplies and have archival and nonarchival storage options, as well as specialized shipping supplies for your comics, records, trading cards, movie posters, postcards and more. There are options for those too, like bins and resealable comic book. I think i will order the 6 34 x 10 12 for the smaller pieces next time.
The comic store became the venue for the serious comic fan. Acid free comic book backer boards current, silver. Made from 100% virgin material, these bags measure approx 2 mm thick and come in packs of 100. Jan 05, 2016 for years i refused to buy bags and boards because i figured that was only for serious collectors. The direct market books also experimented with higher paper stocks. We actually use special bags made in south carolina, our boards are also made there so all our supplies are made in the usa. Bcw boards are available in multiple sizes and designed for effortless use with bcw bags, for comprehensive protection, secure storage and effortless display. For years i refused to buy bags and boards because i figured that was only for serious collectors. Looking to get a signature at an event or convention. You can use regular bags boards for the more expensive issues just make sure to change them once you see them warping. Premium comic bags archival stiffeners crystal clear bags. Big fudge archival comic book bags and boards pack of 100 comic bags and 100 boards for current comic books or 6.
Canson comic book art boards pad with preprinted, nonreproducible, blue lines, 150 pound, 11 x 17 inch, 24 sheets 4. When i first started collecting comic books, i used rather cheap poly bags polyethylene and standard boards. Putting your comic in a properly sized comic bag not only keeps dust, dirt and finger oils off the comic book surface, but helps prevent scuffing which can bring down the value of a comic book considerably. Bcw comic book bags naturally go together with bcw comic book boards. Treasury size comic bags are compatible with all treasury size comic boards that we carry. As a collector i never went in for one bag and one board per comic, to be honest. How often bags and boards need to be replaced depends on how the comics are stored and what type of bags and boards are used. Throughout the history of comic books, publishers have made comics is different sizes.
Acid free and archival comic book collecting supplies such as poly bags, mylars, backer boards, short and long boxes, life extenders, showcases, acrylic screwdowns, and more. Martin from bcw discusses all of the comic bag options bcw has to offer and compares and contrasts specific comic book bags. Pack of 50 bcw premade resealable current comic bags and backer boards. I hope the bags boards i put my comics in when i was a kid were acid free. I just ordered the comic boards i order the 7x1012 and the 812 by 11. Case of current modern comic book archival poly bags 6 78 x 10 12 max pro. Some of our sets come with boards, some are resealable comic bags, and silver and gold bags. Cardboard boards are used as backing in bags to keep comics creasefree. Check out our selection below to see the comic bag products we currently. Big fudge archival comic book bags and boards pack of 50 comic bags and 50 boards for current comic books or 6. Weve got comic book protectors of all kinds, including comic book storage boxes, comic boards and bags. Pvc plastic bags and standard cheap cardboard for the boxes and backing boards kill comic books, particularly the old comic books with the inexpensive newsprint quality pages. The primary purpose of a backing board is to add some stiffness to your comic book storage and prevent unintended bending or creasing of your comics.
Comic book care and storage bags unlimited collection. Comic book sleeves acid free comic book protectors bcw. Weve already assembled them so you can spend more time reading and enjoying your comics. What size of bags and boards do i need to protect my comic. Bags and boards do not protect comics cgc comic book. Lighter than their polyethylene counterparts, these bags are ideal for keeping your comics safe. All comics are immediately placed in resealable bags and boards, preserving the original condition of the book. Hobbies depot offers bcw brand acid free comic book backing boards by the pack and by the case. Why spend that money on bags and boards when it could buy me 510% more comics. The regular bags that you can get at your lcs should last between 57 years, but ideally should be changed. The bcw resealable treasury bags are an acid free, archival quality product made of crystal clear polypropylene and feture an adhesive strip on the body of the bag to seal the bag. All bags are pat tested for photo storage and preservation. I have lots of fabric, which means lots of boards would be required, and it could get expensive, so i dont want to select the wrong boards. What size comic book boards are best for fabric storage.
With comic shows and later, shops came a focus on condition. I remember one day, i was buying comics at a newtome comic shop, and when i said i didnt need a plastic shopping bag for my two comics, the employee ringing me up gave me a confused and distrustful look. Bcw backer boards are buffered with 3% calcium carbonite and precision cut to fit inside bcw comic book poly bags or mylars sold separately unless otherwise noted. Standard golden age comics are 712 wide x 1012 tall. Comic book storage supplies shop comic book sleeves and. These acid free, archival safe bags come in current, silver, golden, and treasury sizes. What size bag and board for larger dc black label books. Golden age comic book supplies for comics issued before the mid 1950s. The three most popular comic bag materials are polyethylene, polypropylene and. View entire discussion 18 comments more posts from the comicbooks community. There is a comic book care thread that can offer some advice.
The bright colors of the comic books will still stand out and your sales will only grow. Get the best deals on comic book bags and boards when you shop the largest online selection at. Jul 22, 2018 the bag and board are the primary way that comic book collectors protect and store their treasured possessions. Comic bags wholesale comic book sleeves to protect comic books. How to store a comic book collection like a superhero. Ive always been against using tape when i bag and board my comics because the tape always seems to catch the comic when i pull it out again. Im getting back to this and i thought maybe it was a good idea to ask for some advice from the board. Be a hero and keep your comics safe with comic book sleeves from bcw. Each box is already made and easy to fold and protect your comics in the mail. We stock comic bags made out of polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyester. Comic books and magazines have been bleached with acid and remains in the paper, to prevent further loss use comic book boards to absorb the acid. Sorted into subcategories by product type and by era for easy browsing.
Ive begun using a polybagged poly slides easier than mylar thin board no comic inside as a comic shoe inserted first between the 2 comics and then insert the baggedboarded comic. We carry poly bags, mylars, backer boards, showcases, screwdowns, starter kits, album pages, and just about anything else a comic book collector would need to store and display golden age comics. It even fits comics with bags and boards, we did fit 10 in there. They are a comic bag, a comic backing board and a comic box. We always know more about comic book collecting and protecting comics better than any other manufacturer in the industry.
The polybagged thin back board slides in easy and acts as a protective barrier to evenly distribute the force of the thicker more rigid fullback protected comic. The bcw current comic bags are an acid free, archival quality product made of crystal clear polypropylene. Martin from bcw discusses the importance of changing your comic book bags and boards in order to keep your comics in mint condition. Pc, or protective closure bags, feature the adhesive on the side of the bag so it will not come in contact with your comic or periodical. Bag and board recommendations bronze age comic books. We believe in excellent customer service and provide you with the best product possible.
Window bagging is the way to go slade walks you through an easy, less than 3 minute way to window bag a co mic. Resealable and nonresealable 2mil comic book poly bags. Before the holidays i did a few searches and i stumbled upon a seller who had these combo packs with bags with boards already loaded in them. Heres a step by step guide on how to properly bag and board your comic books for their longterm protection. Crystal clear bags are acid free, archive quality and perfect for storage or retail packaging. I remember one day, i was buying comics at a newtome comic shop, and when i said i didnt need a plastic shopping bag for my two comics, the employee ringing me up.
From the golden and silver age through the current era, bcw has comic book supplies that will keep your collection safe. Comic books are awesome comictom101 channel welcome video intro if playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. I would pack them as many comics as would fit in the bag to keep them organized and in relatively good shape. Also, take into consideration the number of pages of the book. Our patented equipment was sold and used worldwide by the library of congress, and the comic conservation company. Importance of changing comic bags and boards youtube. If it gets a board, the board slides in between the flap and the back of the bag. Without these simple devices, a comic book will simply be destroyed by the elements, as comic books are usually made of fairly flimsy paper. Get the best deal for collectible comics storage supplies from the largest online selection at.
The bag and board are the primary way that comic book collectors protect and store their treasured possessions. Golden age comic book bags, backer boards, and collecting. The store owner may have gone with a cheaper board to save money. Can i get some recommendations for high quality bags and boards for my best copies.
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