Almost every collector has seen one of the white comic book storage boxes at. Aug 09, 2012 and if you have a lot of smaller cuts of lots of different prints, these comic book boards will save you a lot of money. 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. Long boxes hold 250300 comics depending on bagboard. Then, combine your bags with boards and other comic book supplies for full protection and storage. Lucky for you, bcw has comic book protectors of all kinds. Lighter than their polyethylene counterparts, these bags are ideal for keeping your comics safe. Premade modern comic book bags and boards sleeves single. The boards are fairly thin around the thickness of 6 pieces of printer paper but resists. On bagging, i do note in the piece that i stored comics in bags, i just did it a few to a bag which keeps the condition but costs far less in money and space since the thickness of boards add up. These bags and boards are recommended for shortterm storage of 35 years. Use this item to protect and store your collectible golden age comic books.
We have golden, silver and modern age comic book boards, as well as art print and treasury sizes. As many people have mentioned, these bags do not work with current comic sized bags. Comic bags wholesale comic book sleeves to protect comic books. Bcw offers a wide variety of acid free comic book bags. Forbidden planet international forbidden planet, 168 buchanan street, glasgow, g1 2lw, united kingdom. How to store a comic book collection like a superhero. 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. There is a comic book care thread that can offer some advice.
The second picture shows the comic being rumpled slightly inside the bag. Use our comic book and magazine size cheat sheet chart to find out. Cardboard boards are used as backing in bags to keep comics creasefree. There are options for those too, like bins and resealable comic book. Canson fanboy comic book art boards makes it easy for comic and manga enthusiasts to create their work with ink, markers, felttip pens and pencils. What size comic book boards are best for fabric storage. A backing board is then placed behind the comic in the bag, keeping it flat and rigid. If youre serious about keeping your comics in the best condition possible then you need to bag and board them. The boards are fairly thin around the thickness of 6 pieces of printer paper but resists light bending.
Make sure to buy regular sized bags there is quite a bit of strength for their thickness. Treasury comics are larger than magazinesized comics used for reprints, such as dc comics famous first edition reprints of the golden age comics featuring first appearances of its major characters, christmas story reprint anthologies from both dc and marvel, and special issues such as dcs superman vs. 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. 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. Comic book storage supplies shop comic book sleeves and. Be a hero and keep your comics safe with comic book sleeves from bcw. Martin from bcw discusses all of the comic bag options bcw has to offer and compares and contrasts specific comic book bags.
For full protection, shop comic bags and boards too, then complete your storage with comic book boxes from bcw. Id recommend a slightly larger slip case if you wanted to bag and board. 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. Our patented equipment was sold and used worldwide by the library of congress, and the comic conservation company. I think i will order the 6 34 x 10 12 for the smaller pieces next time. Acid free comic book backer boards current, silver, golden. Throughout the history of comic books, publishers have made comics is different sizes. Comic book backer boards hobbies depot offers bcw brand acid free comic book backing boards by the pack and by the case. Backing boards and microchamber paper are used in conjunction with your bags of choice to enhance the preservation of your comic. For years i refused to buy bags and boards because i figured that was only for serious collectors. I did not say bags and boards do not protect comics. Bcw comic book backing boards, silver, 100 boards per pack. For the purpose of bag and board sizes, bcw has simplified the sizes.
Jan 05, 2016 for years i refused to buy bags and boards because i figured that was only for serious collectors. This item 100 bcw current comic book bags and boards. 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. I just ordered the comic boards i order the 7x1012 and the 812 by 11. Mar 09, 2014 backing boards and microchamber paper are used in conjunction with your bags of choice to enhance the preservation of your comic. Im getting back to this and i thought maybe it was a good idea to ask for some advice from the board. The reason that bags were created were as much archival and those early bags were anything but as they were to. You can even get a comic book box with awesome graphics, including some of your favorite licensed characters. Premium comic bags archival stiffeners crystal clear bags. 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. The heavyweight paper has excellent resistance to erasing and scraping, and the large marker areas will not bleed or feather. And if you have a lot of smaller cuts of lots of different prints, these comic book boards will save you a lot of money. One reason is when i buy an older book and put it in a new bag, i know it will fit. Standard golden age comics are 712 wide x 1012 tall.
Since boards are only intended to protect one comic, only one side is treated, this is. The occasional square bound or oversize issue wont fit in a. Comic book poly bags store your comics in our poly bags and protect them from dust, dirt, finger oils and other airborne pollutants. Collectible comics storage backing boards for sale ebay. This process involves getting comic sized slip bags and placing your comic inside them. Our poly material has passed the photo activity test and is approved as safe for longterm storage. Do the right thing to protect the innocent get your comic boards now at bcw. 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. For the purpose of bag and board sizes, bcw has simplified the sizes into three groups, or ages.
Buy 100 current size ultra clear comic book bags and boards by max pro qty 100 bags and 100 boards at. The regular bags that you can get at your lcs should last between 57 years, but ideally should be changed. We stock comic bags made out of polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyester. Acid free comic book backer boards current, silver.
What size of bags and boards do i need to protect my comic books. Hobbies depot offers bcw brand acid free comic book backing boards by the pack and by the case. Made from 100% virgin material, these bags measure approx 2 mm thick and come in packs of 100. Mar 29, 2019 get larger bags and boards still for treasurysized comics. If you purchase a comic already in a bag with a board, consider asking the dealer if he uses acid free boards. The reason that bags were created were as much archival and those early bags were anything but as they were to have a place to put the price of a comic. 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. Jul 08, 2016 quick video on how i take care of my comics on bags and boards. 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.
Our comic book bags are also made with our crystal clear technology, so these are the clearest bags available today. The bcw golden age backing boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side with a 3% buffer of calcium carbonate, and precision cut to size. Check out our storfolios as well, perfect for transporting your comics to conventions or shelving them on a bookcase. Regular bags and boards add about 22 cents to the cost of each comic. These slipcases work well for just sleeving your comics, beyond that be prepared to.
I am always replacing some of the bags and boards of my 70s and 80s books and for me it. Browse our selection of acidfree comic book sleeves below, with golden, silver and modern age options. Bags and boards do not protect comics cgc comic book. Weve got comic book protectors of all kinds, including comic book storage boxes, comic boards and bags.
In the thread he quoted me as saying bags are a marketing ploy. 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. I have lots of fabric, which means lots of boards would be required, and it could get expensive, so. Bcwbbgol golden age size comic backing boards 100 boards. From the golden and silver age through the current era, bcw has comic book supplies that will keep your collection safe. Get larger bags and boards still for treasurysized comics. Look for acidfree to avoid damaging the pages of your comic books. Our bags hold size and thickness tolerances and come in printed outer bags for easy product identification. Most are just coated on one side and acidfree at manufacturing. How often should you replace the bags and boards when. How often should you replace the bags and boards when storing. I have had zero issues with them fitting standard sized comics. The first picture shows the fitment, the comic is just a hair smaller than the backing board, which barely fits in the bag. Current resealable comic book bags 100 count mylites 2 mil comic book standard size 7 14 x 10 12 plus 112 flap pack of 50.
Comic book sleeves acid free comic book protectors bcw. Use our bags for storage in conjunction with our comic book backing boards and comic book. The brand of bags and boards doesnt matter just make sure theyre non acidic but size does. When i first started collecting comic books, i used rather cheap poly bags polyethylene and standard boards. The bright colors of the comic books will still stand out and your sales will only grow.
Check out our selection below to see the comic bag products we currently. Another is sometimes the current size bags seem too tight and the books seem crammed into the bag. What size of bags and boards do i need to protect my comic. Heck, with my old bags i could fit about 4 comics per bag and board, or two extra big special comics per bag and board. Golden age comic book bags, backer boards, and collecting. Treasury comics are larger than magazinesized comics used for reprints, such as dc comics famous. Plus, you can combine them with comic book sleeves and other supplies for full protection.
You should always roll the flap over and tape it to the front of the bag before removing the book. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Golden age comic book supplies for comics issued before the mid 1950s. Treasury size comic bags are compatible with all treasury size comic boards that we carry. Bcw boards are available in multiple sizes and designed for effortless use with bcw bags, for comprehensive protection, secure storage and effortless display.
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