It can be shelved in a book case or carried in your backpack to safely transport your comics to your favorite comic book convention. The brand of bags and boards doesnt matter just make sure theyre non acidic but size does. Gerber silver gold archives mylars 775r supply 623. The bcw life magazine backing boards are made from a full 24 point solid. Gerber published the photo journal guide to comics and is well known. Mammoth comics offers a wide variety of acid free comic book bags and sleeves, as well as comic book backing boards and comic book storage boxes long and short. We stock kraft rigid mailers that can hold up to 4 comics with fillers or up to 8 comics with fillers. We also offered the first acidfree boxes and acidfree backing boards to collectors. People usually bag and board a comic and put it in a box, theyre not. Sorted into subcategories by product type and by era for easy browsing. Bcw sells a really cool item called a comic book storfolio. Consumers want to purchase comic books that are well protected, so that they can add them to their collection and keep them looking sharp for years to come.
I just ordered the comic boards i order the 7x1012 and the 812 by 11. Ultra pro comic series online coins and collectables. We stock two comic mailer boxes that are made from 200lbtest kraft corrugated cardboard. For those occasions when smaller quantities of comics are being shipped, superior protection is imperative. Keep your collectible comic books and graphic novels protected with these professional. The life magazine bags are an acid free, archival quality product made of. If you want to buy direct from the manufacturer ive listed the major ones below, but it may not always be the best price so read on for my take. Protect and store your comic book collection in this gaylord archival corrugated polypropylene comic book box. Find the tools you need to repair and protect rare and old books. If you own a comic book company or deal with comic books in any way, you know the value of quality comic book sleeves. These boxes are easy to assemble and are good for shipping items,too. 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. You will love them for your favourite silver age comics. Comic book sleeves are the number one protective solution for your collection.
Every month you will receive box full with surprise retro and modern comic books and comic related products. Its modular design is perfectly dimensioned to hold an almost endless variety of ultimate guard products. Mar 09, 2014 bcw sells a really cool item called a comic book storfolio. What size of bags and boards do i need to protect my comic books. Preserve and protect your valuable collections with archival quality library supplies. Find great deals on ebay for plastic comic book sleeves and magazine plastic sleeves.
In compliance with current health orders in new york, our manufacturing and fulfillment centers are temporarily closed. For the purpose of bag and board sizes, bcw has simplified the sizes. Our selection includes sizes for both current and older comics. Regular bags and boards add about 22 cents to the cost of each comic.
In our standard box you will find 10 different comic books and our premium box will include additional 35 comic related collectable items including exclusive tshirt or. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. There is not doubt that mylar is the best material for archival storage of paper. Alas, most regular short boxes are too short for archives so i use cgc boxes for those. They are specially designed for crush free delivery. Browse our selection of acidfree comic book sleeves below, with golden, silver and modern age options. Additionally, to prevent creases, place a piece of acidfree cardboard backing in the bag with the comic. Our patented equipment was sold and used worldwide by the library of congress, and the comic conservation company. The chemically inert, moistureresistant material is free from all additives, including uv inhibitors, and therefore is not recommended for areas with uv exposure. They are super thick 48 point white comic book backing boards. Bags, boards, boxes, and more, if they make it, we have it. Ive bought from both the manufacturer and other outlets, but in the end it always comes down to price.
Bcw comic book backing boards, silver, 100 boards per pack. Mystery comic box is your personal comic subscription box. Boxes in action has a facebook page as well, and seems they are giving away some tshirts and such to help get the word out. Comic book sleeves, backing boards and display racks will both protect and show off your books. Alas, most regular short boxes are too short for archives so i.
Mylar sleeves will not discolor, damage, or adhere to items they protect. The bcw current comic bags are an acid free, archival quality product made of crystal clear polypropylene. Next, place your books upright in an acidfree, dry cardboard or plastic box or in a filing cabinet. Since they exclude air flow against your comics, sleeves will also retard the yellowing caused by excess acid in the paper. Browse our sit comic books collectors storage university products. In keeping with our commitment to archival preservation supplies, we also offer archival mylar sleeves and acidfree museum quality backing boards for the best books in your collection. Archives l 4 mil thick bags with 2 open sides mini archives smaller sized, 4 mil thick bags with no flaps. Both styles come with 12 sleeves and backings of appropriate materials in either new comic or regular comic sizes. Weve got comic book protectors of all kinds, including comic book storage boxes, comic boards and bags. They are the first line of defense against dirt, grease and oil from fingerprints, bugs, dust and rough handling. Shop acidfree, archival safe book covers, storage boxes, glues, tapes, labels, and more. Choose from 3 styles of comic mailers that address different mailing requirements. When choosing boxes, make sure they are the right fit for your comic books. Gaylord archival bluegrey barrier board fliptop pamphlet box.
Clearbags has everything you need to run your comic book store, including. University products is the leading supplier of materials for conservation, restoration, preservation, exhibition, and archival storage. The boards are crafted with certified acidfree 24 point cardstock buffered with calcium carbonate. Big fudge archival comic book sleeves current size pack of 50 comic. Gerber published the photo journal guide to comics and is well known among collectors and archivists. Fables volume 1 just barely fits, while lady mechanika volume 1 fits nicely. You should always roll the flap over and tape it to the front of the bag before removing the book. Comic book bags comic book boards comic book boxes.
And its this same crystallike plastic that stops these sleeves from sticking together as you try to remove comics from the crate or box. For full protection, shop comic bags and boards too, then complete your storage with comic book boxes from bcw. The best place to buy comic book storage bags, backing boards and boxes. Big fudge archival comic book sleeves current size.
If you want to buy direct from the manufacturer ive listed the major ones below, but it. Anyway, i would like to keep my comics in the best condition for. Bcw offers several boxes and box dividers to help keep your comics safe. This reenforced case holds up to 15 bagged and boarded comic books,or up to 20 loose comic books. The long comic file cabinet box holds one long comic box and stacks 3 high comic boxes are sold separately. To store comic books, start by sealing them in comic book bags, which you can buy online or at your local comic or hobby shop. Some lids may be assembled to help with packing protection. Big fudge archival comic book bags and boards pack of 50 comic bags and 50 boards for current comic books or 6. The box holds 85100 comics and can also be used to store 1930s1960s playbills.
These comic book bags can only fit certain volume issues. Anyway, i would like to keep my comics in the best condition for as long as possible. See more ideas about comic book storage, book storage and comic book rooms. We have golden, silver and modern age comic book boards, as well as art print and treasury sizes. I apologize if this has been asked and answered before. Great deals from hot flips supplies and collectibles in. When buying mylar, you typically can go from 1 mil thick called mylites at e.
While our website remains available 247 to accept your orders, we cannot guarantee some delivery dates at this time. Then, combine your bags with boards and other comic book supplies for full protection and storage. Gerber, arklites 2 from bill cole or 4 mil thick mylite4 or archives from e. Forty plus years of comic book collecting left me with a room full of long boxesunmovable and unmanageable. Much thicker and way nicerlooking than grey fullbacks.
Plus, you can combine them with comic book sleeves and other supplies for full protection. Comicspectrum bobs blog by fans who love comics for. Eared flaps tuck into pocketed sides ensuring wrinklefree comic book edges. We carry a full line of bcw brand comic book collector supplies. One size fits all comic storage boxes, 40 points, white rigid polypropylene. Acid free and archival comic book collecting supplies bags. Find everything from comic book sleeves and protectors to comic book boxes. Ultimately, i had provided close to 3 long boxes of comics and numerous other items, including my collection of 1970s 711 marvel slurpee cups, menus from the marvelmania restaurant, and various toys. Bcw starter comic book storage kit storage box, dividers, resealable bags, backing boards.
Comic book sleeves acid free comic book protectors bcw. Check out our storfolios as well, perfect for transporting your comics to conventions or shelving them on a bookcase. When the book debuted, they did a signing with both stan and roy thomas at their store in beverly hills and i was invited to the event. Boards archives bcw supplies blogbcw supplies blog. Metal edge provides archival storage boxes, dividers and backer boards designed specifically for comic book collections. Short boxes, long boxes, and drawer boxes a recent creation are going to be the three mostcommon storage options supplied by your local comic book store due to being relativelylarge pieces of cardboard, youre unlikely to find great prices on these online, especially with shipping, and then you dont even know if theyll survive. Comic bags, boards, storage boxes long and short are here. Comic book supplies hot flips hot flips comic book. Do the right thing to protect the innocent get your comic boards now at bcw. Shop online or in store at shop 2 2 dawson st, lismore nsw 2480 ph 02 6621 3122.
Gaylord archival corrugated polypropylene comic book box. Comic book storage supplies shop comic book sleeves and. Mini archives smaller sized, 4 mil thick bags with no flaps. From the golden and silver age through the current era, bcw has comic book supplies that will keep your collection safe. However, the flap doesnt have any kind of seal on it and putting it inside doesnt really look nice. Short boxes vs long boxes vs drawer boxes chad bonin. Things are not looking good for the kickstarter on this, but i do hope that whether this one gets funded or not that it moves forward, this is a solid idea. Comic books collectors storage university products. 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. Unfollow comic book boxes to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Lucky for you, bcw has comic book protectors of all kinds. I insert the comic upside down in the mylites2 bag so the flap is on the bottom and then right side up inside the archive. What size comic book boards are best for fabric storage.
Comic book storage supplies from bcw supplies are a great option for storing your collection. These boxes hold the silver, regular and current comics. The chemically inert, moistureresistant material is free from all additives, including uv inhibitors, and therefore is not recommended for areas. I am overall satisfied but these bags are not for thicker comic book volumes that are 1 cm thick.
You can even get a comic book box with awesome graphics, including some of your favorite licensed characters. Our comic bundle boxes are made of standard nonarchival materials as well as archival quality materials. I think i will order the 6 34 x 10 12 for the smaller pieces next time. Mar 28, 2020 to store comic books, start by sealing them in comic book bags, which you can buy online or at your local comic or hobby shop. One mailer ships 1214 comics, the other up to 28 comics. It is recommended that you change your comic book backing boards and comic book bags every 3 5 years. I am relatively new to collecting comics and therefore i have a beginners question regarding long term storage of comics. Bcw comic book boards are crafted with care to ensure that individual issues are stored and displayed in pristine condition, with a sturdy, thoughtful build. Shop in comicbooksupplies from hot flips supplies and collectibles. Now, thanks to the collection drawer cos drawerboxes, that same room is my personal library showcasing my collection of over 15,000 comicsall available at the touch of my fingertips. For the purpose of bag and board sizes, bcw has simplified the sizes into. Mammoth comics is your onestop shop for the supplies you need to protect your comic book collection investment. When your comic boards arrive, youll notice theyre true to size for current.
Unfollow plastic comic book sleeves to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Be a hero and keep your comics safe with comic book sleeves from bcw. Premium comic bags archival stiffeners crystal clear bags. There are options for those too, like bins and resealable comic book. You dont have to be a professional comic book collector to know you need to keep your comic books save from damage. Acid free and archival comic book collecting supplies.
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