Comic bags wholesale comic book sleeves to protect comic books. Be a hero and keep your comics safe with comic book sleeves from bcw. If youre serious about keeping your comics in the best condition possible then you need to bag and board them. Lucky for you, bcw has comic book protectors of all kinds. Our comic book bags are designed for all of your current age, silver age and golden age comic books. Check out our selection below to see the comic bag products we currently. Hobbies depot offers bcw brand acid free comic book backing boards by the pack and by the case. Mar 09, 2014 bag thickness generally, thicker bags are better. Cardboard boards are used as backing in bags to keep comics creasefree. Im getting back to this and i thought maybe it was a good idea to ask for some advice from the board. 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.
These are larger sized and made to accommodate books in cgc or pgx. 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. When buying mylar, you typically can go from 1 mil thick called mylites at e. 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. Fully wraps around and protects the comic book to keep it in ideal condition for grading. Then, combine your bags with boards and other comic book supplies for full protection and storage. We stock comic bags made out of polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyester.
Look for acidfree to avoid damaging the pages of your comic books. How to store a comic book collection like a superhero. Shop xlarge college backpacks at ebags experts in bags and accessories since 1999. Bcw boards are available in multiple sizes and designed for effortless use with bcw bags, for comprehensive protection, secure storage and effortless display. 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 initial series, simply entitled body bags, was a launch title for dark horse comics blanc noir line of books. Use our comic book and magazine size cheat sheet chart to find out. Mylar will not discolor, damage, or adhere to items placed inside it. They also advise that you store the comic with the glossy side of the board facing the comic. Shop x large college backpacks at ebags experts in bags and accessories since 1999. 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.
Mar 29, 2019 in order to store comic books in the best condition, people typically use large boxes. Find the perfect messenger bags to carry your stuff from point a to point b at overstock your online bags store. Comic book sleeves acid free comic book protectors bcw. Our comic book bags are also made with our crystal clear technology, so these are the clearest bags available today. Uline stocks a wide selection of super sacks, bulk bags and fibc bags. This article will outline these and explain the pros and cons. Messenger bags find great bags deals shopping at overstock. This process involves getting comic sized slip bags and placing your comic inside them. Standard golden age comics are 712 wide x 1012 tall.
Aug 03, 2012 in this comic book collecting video the great legend shows you his method for bagging and boarding. One reason is when i buy an older book and put it in a new bag, i know it will fit. Golden age comic book supplies for comics issued before the mid 1950s. The bright colors of the comic books will still stand out and your sales will only grow. There is more than one true collector on this site and i hope you picked that up from your previuos postings on storage issues. Crystal clear bags are acid free, archive quality and perfect for storage or retail packaging. Comic book storage supplies shop comic book sleeves and. Available in lightweight cotton or premium alloverprinted options. 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. Product title 5 long comic storage box holds 200 225 comic b. If you purchase a comic already in a bag with a board, consider asking the dealer if he uses acid free boards. As cgc and cbcs use larger slabs than traditional cgc slabs, bcw now offers a larger graded comic book bag. When it comes to bags, there are two basic types to choose from.
Golden age comic book bags, backer boards, and collecting. Premium comic bags archival stiffeners crystal clear bags. Browse our selection of acidfree comic book sleeves below, with golden, silver and modern age options. 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. The most common comic book bags material is fabric.
Lighter than their polyethylene counterparts, these bags are ideal for keeping your comics safe. Premade modern comic book bags and boards sleeves single. Bcw comic book backing boards, silver, 100 boards per pack. In this comic book collecting video the great legend shows you his method for bagging and boarding. A backing board is then placed behind the comic in the bag, keeping it flat and rigid. Another is sometimes the current size bags seem too tight and the books seem crammed into the bag.
It is an unequaled transportable comic book storage device. In order to store comic books in the best condition, people typically use large boxes. Minimizes handling while in process of having comic books signed. Sep 23, 2015 the bags keep your books free of dust and offer a general layer of environmental protection. I bought this for trade paper backs as thats what i enjoy collection. It is a sturdy film that beautifully displays, timelessly protects and gives extra support to fragile documents. Im getting back to this and i thought maybe it was a good idea to ask for. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. After you learn how to bag and board stick around for a bonus unboxing.
All bags are pat tested for photo storage and preservation. Tinted material for identifying signature area easily. A book bagged with a board will store straight, keeping it sharp and preventing excess wear on the binding. Comic book backer boards hobbies depot offers bcw brand acid free comic book backing boards by the pack and by the case. 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. Made from 100% virgin material, these bags measure approx 2 mm thick and come in packs of 100. Customize standard, large, or skinny sizes, 11 paper types, and over half a million designs. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about comic book bags. 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. The bags keep your books free of dust and offer a general layer of environmental protection. Acid free comic book backer boards current, silver. 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.
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. Get the best deal for collectible comics storage supplies from the largest online selection at. Shop thousands of marvel comics tote bags designed by independent artists. Acid free comic book backer boards current, silver, golden. 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 storfolio will hold up to 15 bagged and boarded comic books, or up to 20 loose comic books. These 2 mil comic book bags are made of archival polyester mylar an inert material of the highest clarity.
Martin from bcw discusses all of the comic bag options bcw has to offer and compares and contrasts specific comic book bags. 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. Gerber, arklites 2 from bill cole or 4 mil thick mylite4 or archives from e. I went to the comic shop today to pick up some bags and boards and nearly had a stroke when i saw the prices. Mylar sleeves will not discolor, damage, or adhere to items they protect. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or artwork to be sought after and preserved. First custom comic book sleeve specifically designed for obtaining autographs. Dell silver age comic large national geographic sleeves.