I am always replacing some of the bags and boards of my 70s and 80s books and for me it is just easier to buy and use one size. Comic book backer boards hobbies depot offers bcw brand acid free comic book backing boards by the pack and by the case. Im getting back to this and i thought maybe it was a good idea to ask for some advice from the board. Another is sometimes the current size bags seem too tight and the books seem crammed into the bag. Comic book bags and boards bagging and boarding your comic books after they have been purchased and read are the most basic steps in the preservation of your comic book collection. Lucky for you, bcw has comic book protectors of all kinds. Use our comic book and magazine size cheat sheet chart to find out. I bought this for trade paper backs as thats what i enjoy collection. As cgc and cbcs use larger slabs than traditional cgc slabs, bcw now offers a larger graded comic book bag. In this comic book collecting video the great legend shows you his method for bagging and boarding. Look for acidfree to avoid damaging the pages of your comic books. Golden age comic book bags, backer boards, and collecting. Hobbies depot offers bcw brand acid free comic book backing boards by the pack and by the case. Mylar sleeves will not discolor, damage, or adhere to items they protect.
Uline stocks a wide selection of super sacks, bulk bags and fibc bags. Fully wraps around and protects the comic book to keep it in ideal condition for grading. Our comic book bags are designed for all of your current age, silver age and golden age comic books. When buying mylar, you typically can go from 1 mil thick called mylites at e. If youre serious about keeping your comics in the best condition possible then you need to bag and board them. The storfolio can be shelved in a book case, or carried in your back pack to safely transport your comics to your favorite comic book. There is more than one true collector on this site and i hope you picked that up from your previuos postings on storage issues. Im getting back to this and i thought maybe it was a good idea to ask for. First custom comic book sleeve specifically designed for obtaining autographs. Bcw comic book backing boards, silver, 100 boards per pack.
We stock comic bags made out of polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyester. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A book bagged with a board will store straight, keeping it sharp and preventing excess wear on the binding. All bags are pat tested for photo storage and preservation. Be a hero and keep your comics safe with comic book sleeves from bcw. How to store a comic book collection like a superhero. Messenger bags find great bags deals shopping at overstock. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. After you learn how to bag and board stick around for a bonus unboxing. Though considerably more recent than the collecting of postage stamps or books bibliophilia, it has a major following around the world today and is partially responsible for the increased interest in comics after the temporary slump. Comic bags wholesale comic book sleeves to protect comic books. Mar 09, 2014 bag thickness generally, thicker bags are better.
Shop thousands of marvel comics tote bags designed by independent artists. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or artwork to be sought after and preserved. Tinted material for identifying signature area easily. Shop xlarge college backpacks at ebags experts in bags and accessories since 1999. 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. Cardboard boards are used as backing in bags to keep comics creasefree. Product title 5 long comic storage box holds 200 225 comic b. If you really do want to keep the comics in the best condition, then you might want to seal them in bags before putting them in boxes. With a little effort you will no longer have piles upon piles of comics all over the house allowing for free space for other important things like more comics. Premade modern comic book bags and boards sleeves single. Mar 29, 2019 in order to store comic books in the best condition, people typically use large boxes. Check out our selection below to see the comic bag products we currently. Get the best deal for collectible comics storage supplies from the largest online selection at.
The most common comic book bags material is fabric. When it comes to bags, there are two basic types to choose from. Sep 23, 2015 the bags keep your books free of dust and offer a general layer of environmental protection. Available in lightweight cotton or premium alloverprinted options. Find the perfect messenger bags to carry your stuff from point a to point b at overstock your online bags store. It is a sturdy film that beautifully displays, timelessly protects and gives extra support to fragile documents. Comic book storage supplies shop comic book sleeves and.
A backing board is then placed behind the comic in the bag, keeping it flat and rigid. 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. The storfolio will hold up to 15 bagged and boarded comic books, or up to 20 loose comic books. Crystal clear bags are acid free, archive quality and perfect for storage or retail packaging. It is an unequaled transportable comic book storage device. Comic book sleeves acid free comic book protectors bcw. Jul 02, 2015 martin from bcw discusses all of the comic bag options bcw has to offer and compares and contrasts specific comic book bags.
Dell silver age comic large national geographic sleeves. Minimizes handling while in process of having comic books signed. In order to store comic books in the best condition, people typically use large boxes. This article will outline these and explain the pros and cons. Bcw boards are available in multiple sizes and designed for effortless use with bcw bags, for comprehensive protection, secure storage and effortless display. Though considerably more recent than the collecting of postage stamps or books bibliophilia, it has a major following around the world today and is partially responsible for the increased interest in comics after the temporary slump experienced during the 1980s. The bags keep your books free of dust and offer a general layer of environmental protection. If you purchase a comic already in a bag with a board, consider asking the dealer if he uses acid free boards. 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.
Acid free comic book backer boards current, silver, golden. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about comic book bags. Produced by gaijin studios in 1996, body bags includes a large amount of blood, violence and characters who enjoy killing and cursing, which is displayed in a number of scenes in the book that have been deemed shocking. The initial series, simply entitled body bags, was a launch title for dark horse comics blanc noir line of books. This process involves getting comic sized slip bags and placing your comic inside them. One reason is when i buy an older book and put it in a new bag, i know it will fit. A handful of change from the coffee shop doesnt make a coin collector run for the plastic sleeves, but those free comic book day comics seem to end up bagged and boarded. Martin from bcw discusses all of the comic bag options bcw has to offer and compares and contrasts specific comic book bags. These 2 mil comic book bags are made of archival polyester mylar an inert material of the highest clarity. Premium comic bags archival stiffeners crystal clear bags. These are larger sized and made to accommodate books in cgc or pgx. Aug 03, 2012 in this comic book collecting video the great legend shows you his method for bagging and boarding.
Customize standard, large, or skinny sizes, 11 paper types, and over half a million designs. Browse our selection of acidfree comic book sleeves below, with golden, silver and modern age options. Shop x large college backpacks at ebags experts in bags and accessories since 1999. They also advise that you store the comic with the glossy side of the board facing the comic. Mylar will not discolor, damage, or adhere to items placed inside it. Our comic book bags are also made with our crystal clear technology, so these are the clearest bags available today. I went to the comic shop today to pick up some bags and boards and nearly had a stroke when i saw the prices.
Mar 19, 20 these comic book storage solutions aim to help store your collection in a manner that will be kept in great condition, while consuming less space. The bright colors of the comic books will still stand out and your sales will only grow. Standard golden age comics are 712 wide x 1012 tall. Then, combine your bags with boards and other comic book supplies for full protection and storage. Golden age comic book supplies for comics issued before the mid 1950s. Made from 100% virgin material, these bags measure approx 2 mm thick and come in packs of 100. As i went through the 900 things project the process through which i unloaded a significant amount of the material id had piling up in my life i realized how. Gerber, arklites 2 from bill cole or 4 mil thick mylite4 or archives from e. Acid free comic book backer boards current, silver. Lighter than their polyethylene counterparts, these bags are ideal for keeping your comics safe.
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