A larger amount of tape is also allowed in this grade. Use sturdy cardboard to protect the edges and corners. As wood of atlas comics explains, bags come in four different comic book size that match the four key periods in comicbook history. Comic bags wholesale comic book sleeves to protect comic books. It gives a nice appearance on the top of the box too. And never use the crystal clear, skinny tape on the bags. Our comic book bags are polypropylene, these are not acid free, no poly bags in the world are acid free some other companies says so, but they are not, the correct term is acid neutral. If you get a bag that is too big or too small, you risk damaging your comic. Premium comic bags archival stiffeners crystal clear bags. The bright colors of the comic books will still stand out and your sales will only grow. The storfolio will hold up to 15 bagged and boarded comic books, or up to 20 loose comic books. 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. For the most part it wasnt so bad that i had to throw out the bags, but a good twenty or so.
The divider rises about 34 of an inch above the comic books in their bags and boards. Books with brittle pages cannot grade higher than 3. Weve got comic book protectors of all kinds, including comic book storage boxes, comic boards and bags. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Books in this grade are almost always creased, scuffed, abraded and soiled, but readable. Seal the bag board with only 1 peice of skinny blue painters tape for easy removal for the grader.
Big fudge archival comic book bags and boards pack of 50 comic bags and 50 boards for current comic books or 6. Our comic book bags are designed for all of your current age, silver age and golden age comic books. When done, insert the comic back into bag, pull the tape back, fold flap down and reattach tape to flap. I recently bought a bunch of comics that came in resealable comic bags. Bcw carries book and magazine bags to protect your valuable collectibles. Contents are usually rated teen, teen plus, and mature. That name sticks out in my mind in respect to that. When i place the comic in the box, it always folds the mylite correctly, no bent corners on the bag. Apply masking tape to each bag, outlining where youll cut.
Our comic book bags are also made with our crystal clear technology, so these are the clearest bags available today. Browse our selection of acidfree comic book sleeves below, with golden, silver and modern age options. An early comic and book dealer from the 40s and 50s, one of the pioneers of the comic hobby from the sales standpoint, used to put masking tape on the spines, needed or not, as a split preventive measure. Crystal clear bags with protective closure adhesive strip is on the bag instead of flap contain 10% recycled. Donny cates makes the ultimate decision, alex ross creates tape action figures, cgc submissions ep27 duration. Please use a minimal amount of tape and try to use tape that is easily removable when securing the books with cardboard. There is a lot of discussion about how to store comic books, and whether you should at all. If i am going to remove a comic from the bag i remove the tape completely from the bag, i do not leave it hanging onto the flap where the possibility exists that it could snag on your comic.
Use this item to protect and store your collectible silver comics. For the purpose of bag and board sizes, bcw has simplified the sizes into three groups, or. Make offer bcw current modern comic book bags resealable protectors 2 mil 200 poly holders bcw gol golden age size clear comic sleeves bags covers polypropylene new. Then, combine your bags with boards and other comic book supplies for full protection and storage. Be a hero and keep your comics safe with comic book sleeves from bcw. Most comics since the 1980s will fit in modern size bags, so modern bags will fit most books produced today. Comic books can be pressed and dry cleaned for an improved look and condition. We at incognito comics believe that everyone should have the chance to look after their collection to the best standard available.
Ive been collecting for over 30 years and never once got tape on a comic. 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. Either way, try to get as much air out of the bag as. Comic book storage supplies 4 comic bags 33 comic boards 21 comic boxes 55 comic. First time poster, but long time lurker taking in a lot of info from these boards in terms of storage. Case of current modern comic book archival poly bags 6 78 x 10 12 max pro. Throughout the history of comic books, publishers have made comics is different sizes. The bcw silver comic bags are an acid free archival quality product made of crystal clear polypropylene. It was pretty annoying and ruined what had been a pristine set of bagged and boarded comics. Martin from bcw discusses all of the comic bag options bcw has to offer and compares and contrasts specific comic book bags. Comics in the past were made in different sizes than current comic books. Every resealable bags ive seen have had horrible killer glue on the tab. Comic book collector john cohen from beyond comics discusses the basics of comic book collecting including how to secure and remove. Bcw current modern comic book bags resealable protectors 2 mil 200 poly holders.
Thats the sound of comic book excitement coming to life and ebay has all the brands, genres and issues any fanboy or. A simple way to bag and board your comic books without the need of overhanging scotch tape. Golden from around 1930 to 1960, silver 1960 to 1970, regular 1965. Comic book bags and boards all come in packs of 100 amazon af. Bag and board each individual book and place each book in a toploader for maximum protection. Either way, try to get as much air out of the bag as possible when you seal it. Peach tree play things licensed character comic books, dc comics justice league action figures, 3. I use blue masking tape to write removable labels and make them easier to find. Ive seen other resealable bags before, but the strip of adhesive was on the inside of the flap.
The bag on the right has a generic, fullsize window which i use for sketches the bag on the left has a bookspecific, smaller window which allows me to control where the creator will sign. Our bags hold size and thickness tolerances and come in printed outer bags for easy product identification. Sc comic book frame 2 pack, acidfree matting, 98% ultraviolet uv protected, insert mat fits comics up to 6 34 x 10 14, sawtooth hanger installed for wall mount, white mat 4. Use one piece of tape no more than 1 inch long and put it on vertically. Bags are designed with a long flap at the top which is to be folded over and taped. Comic book poly bags store your comics in our poly bags and protect them from dust, dirt, finger oils and other airborne pollutants. It has more adhesive, and if the books get stuck to it, you enter the comic book tape death trap.
Comic book sleeves acid free comic book protectors bcw. Serious collectors buy protective bags in the correct comic book size. I always place the comic in the bag so the flap is on the bottom. This article will outline these and explain the pros and cons. Use our bags for storage in conjunction with our comic book backing boards and comic book storage boxes. Comics can get bent during shipping or have creaselines from heavy reading. If you are interested in a kidfriendlycontent safe comic grab bag, please see our other grab bags. I have bagged and boarded several hundred books and have held off. I purchased these to divide my comic book sections and make flipping through them easier when i have a sale. Awesome gift for collectors, stocking stuffer, or party favor for themed parties. Im not sure if it was the artistwriter capt, biljo white. This listing is for 100ct silver comic bags and 100ct bcw silver backing boards.
How many times do you have to flirt with disaster pulling a book out of a bag having to pass by the tape gauntlet every time before people stop putting tape near their books. Lucky for you, bcw has comic book protectors of all kinds. Tape or write your details sheet to the backer board that is slid inside the mylite2. How to properly bag and board comic books and prevent damage when removing duration. I read my books fairly frequently and i am looking for something to keep the. Window bag comic books for signing at comic conventions. Always tape your bags shut or you run the risk of the tops of the pages yellowing over time. Comic book storage supplies shop comic book sleeves and. Those that fold worry about reopening their comic books and getting the tape caught on the comic book, which can seriously degrade the condition of the comic.
Bcw offers a wide variety of acid free comic book bags. Comic book pressing is the process of flattening out a comic book that has been wrinkled or damaged. How to store your comic book treasures protect america. How to properly bag and board comic books and prevent damage. 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 convention. Place tape, with the pulltab towards the open end of the bag, over the flap and the body of the bag. 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. When it comes to bags, there are two basic types to choose from. I believe tape of any kind is a danger to my precious comic books. Those that tape their comic books see the tape as completely securing the comic in place. Best bulk price opp comic bags, safe, tape on bag, oriented poly. There are options for those too, like bins and resealable comic book. Im getting ready to hopefully invest in a few thousand mylite2s and halfbacks to convert the bulk of my collection sent a message today to hot flips via their website hope they got it, waiting to hear on some prices.
Which meant i was just as likely to catch the comic cover on the adhesive while rebagging, as i was with regular tape on regular bags. How double sided tape can save your comic books youtube. These bags are good to last between 57 years or pending on a safe environment. Storage and care of your collection is entirely your choice. Mylites 4 standard comic book mylar sleeves 7 14 x 10 12 plus 1 12 flap. From the golden and silver age through the current era, bcw has comic book supplies that will keep your collection safe. Hi all since i am new to this i would like to ask you guys a question, i have been told for the older comics and the oldest i have is 1984 i have been told to use the mylar bags for those comic books, because of the paper used at that time is thinner then it is today, which is obvious. The three typical sizes are golden age late 1930s to 1950s comic books, silver age. If it sticks to comic then can be pulled off without damaging thr comic. In the space provided below, write the year, title, publisher, and name of the comic book along with issue number. This is where if you try to remove the tape from the book, you end up ripping the book, or pulling off some of the ink.
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