I have been picking up some small collections lately to bolster my inventory and have noticed that sometimes there are a lot of comics in bags but no boards. Another is sometimes the current size bags seem too tight and the books seem crammed into the bag. The three typical sizes are golden age late 1930s to 1950s comic books, silver age. Big fudge archival comic book bags and boards pack of 50 comic bags and 50 boards for current comic books or 6. 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. For the us we ship with canada post small packet air. Hey all, im about to rebag most of my collection in mylar and cant decide whether to go with standard size bags or current size. The boards have a dull side and a slick, shiny side. Shop with us for marvel comics, dc comics, image comics, star wars, doctor who, spiderman, batman, the walking dead and other great cult, scifi and fantasy merchandise, including action figures, statues and toys. Bcwbbgol golden age size comic backing boards 100 boards. The main usage is to protect your collection from dust, dirt, finger oils and other airborne.
For the best use of these preserving materials, its important to know how to size your comic books for proper storage. Im going to start storing my fabric on comic book boards, but am wondering which size is the best for fabric storage. Comics ive bought from ccl come bagged and boarded and in good shape but theres nothing like putting your comics in a brand new fresh bag n board. Make offer 100 count comic book boards and bags for currentmodern comics. Comic book poly bags store your comics in our poly bags and protect them from dust, dirt, finger oils and other airborne pollutants.
For full protection, shop comic bags and boards too, then complete your storage with comic book boxes from bcw. One other thing to consider is that you need to have the right size of bag and board for your comic book. There is a comic book care thread that can offer some advice. The bcw comic book showcase holder is made of high impact, crystal clear polystyrene with a strong black polystyrene back. Comic book bags comic book boards comic book boxes. Canada s best online comic book subscription service all new comics inc. The heavyweight paper has excellent resistance to erasing and scraping, and the large marker areas will not bleed or feather. Perfect for protecting and storing your collectible comics, these golden comic book bags measure 8 x 10 12 and feature a 1 12 flap for closure. Comic bags wholesale comic book sleeves to protect comic books.
Last time i bought bags and boards was probably 5 years ago. Comic book bags and board, best fit best brands youtube. These items are the basics for protecting your collection. Check out bcws wide range of comic book supplies below. Ultra pro comic book bags resealable you pick size current. Golden age comic book bags, backer boards, and collecting. Bcw offers a variety of cardboard and plastic comic storage boxes.
Best mylar bags and backer board combo comics general cgc. Premium comic bags archival stiffeners crystal clear bags. Within this time, the bag will cloud yellow, and wrinkle. Located inside the greater toronto area selling comic. Storing your comics in our comic storage boxes keeps them in an environment that will protect the corners, edges, and flat surfaces. Lighter than their polyethylene counterparts, these bags are ideal for keeping your comics safe. In this collection you will find comic book bags, comic book boards and comic book. Find everything from comic book sleeves and protectors to comic book boxes. Mar 09, 2014 backing boards and microchamber paper are used in conjunction with your bags of choice to enhance the preservation of your comic. Lucky for you, bcw has comic book protectors of all kinds. Find great deals on ebay for comic book boards and comic book boards 100. Acid free and archival comic book collecting supplies bags.
I have had zero issues with them fitting standard sized comics. Bag and board recommendations bronze age comic books. I dont like the bags they use for back issues at local comic shops because they are usually pretty old, torn, andor yellowish. It even fits comics with bags and boards, we did fit 10 in there. Throughout the history of comic books, publishers have made comics is different sizes. This comic book showcase holds comics up to 7 x 10. Long comic book storage box bcw cardboard memories inc. The bright colors of the comic books will still stand out and your sales will only grow. Backing boards and microchamber paper are used in conjunction with your bags of choice to enhance the preservation of your comic. Bcw boards are available in multiple sizes and designed for effortless use with bcw bags, for comprehensive protection, secure storage and effortless display.
Each box is already made and easy to fold and protect your comics in the mail. The bags will have no problem holding two normal sized 2030 page comics and a board. Browse our selection of acidfree comic book sleeves below, with golden, silver and modern age options. 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. The regular bags that you can get at your lcs should last between 57 years, but. Comic book storage supplies shop comic book sleeves and. All new comics inc canadas online comic book subscription.
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. Our comic book bags are also made with our crystal clear technology, so these are the clearest bags available today. Standard golden age comics are 712 wide x 1012 tall. Demonstration of recommended brands and ideal fit of comic book bags and boards. Big fudge archival comic book bags and boards pack of 100 comic bags and 100 boards for current comic books or 6.
Direct comic book bag, board and box manufacturers. Then, combine your bags with boards and other comic book supplies for full protection and storage. The front cover and spine features a crystal clear pocket into a piece of artwork or even a comic book can slide. Starting or even just expanding an existing comic book collection can seem a little daunting. 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. Comic book sleeves acid free comic book protectors bcw. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Get the best deal for collectible comics storage supplies from the largest online selection at. Mar 29, 2019 although the hobby of collecting comic books is not quite as old, it has spawned an industry of providing collectors with bags, boards, and boxes to preserve their comics in. They are both made of the same archival polyester material, but they have two different flap styles.
Major comics companies have titles with histories that span decades of publication, and if you are new to a particular arc, it can be hard to even decide where to start. Frew bags and boards all shipping calculations on bundle deals are for within australia only. What size comic book boards are best for fabric storage. We carry a full line of bcw brand comic book collector supplies. How often should you replace the bags and boards when storing. Our patented equipment was sold and used worldwide by the library of congress, and the comic conservation company. Be a hero and keep your comics safe with comic book sleeves from bcw.
Bcw current comic book boards are coated on one side buffered with 3% calcium carbonate. For years i refused to buy bags and boards because i figured that was only for serious collectors. People saying their comics dont fit are not reading the current part of current comic book bags and boards. Jan 05, 2016 for years i refused to buy bags and boards because i figured that was only for serious collectors.
Our bags hold size and thickness tolerances and come in printed outer bags for easy product identification. Use our comic storage boxes in conjunction with our comic book backing boards and comic book bags for all of your current age, silver age and golden age comics. You can also store up to 8 comic book storfolios in a bcw magazine box. Numerous times i have bent the comic trying to extricate it from the plastic because the tape has melted into it.
These bags are pretty sturdy, they actually hold up to scotch tape being peeled off better than the ones my local comic book store sells. We always know more about comic book collecting and protecting comics better than any other manufacturer in the industry. Use our bags for storage in conjunction with our comic book backing boards and comic book. Bcw current size comic bags,678 x 1012 with 2 flap. For the purpose of bag and board sizes, bcw has simplified the sizes into three groups, or. The other items you must buy when you buy your comics are comic book bags and boards. Bcw current comic backing boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side, buffered with 3% calcium carbonate, and are precision cut. When i first started collecting comic books, i used rather cheap poly bags polyethylene and standard boards. I put everything together last night, and these did the job perfectly. You can easily compare and choose from the 10 best bcw book bags for you. It always feels like im gonna damage the comics if i put them inside the bags without aid of a backing board even if i use standard 725m4s and 725rs for moderns. Made from 100% virgin material, these bags measure approx 2 mm thick and come in packs of 100. Jun 27, 2015 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. So ive decided it is time to move my silver age books to mylar.
Find great deals on ebay for comic book bags and boards and 100 comic book bags and boards. 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. Mail order we ship via canada post using expedited services in north america and surface parcel for. Current vs standard size bags and boards cgc comic book. Find great deals on ebay for comic book bags and boards when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. Sep 17, 2015 hi everyone, i am new to using the current sized bags and boards. Comic bags, boards and more collector supplies at ace comics. Uk comic book store specialising in comic subscriptions and graphic novels. 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. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or. From the golden and silver age through the current era, bcw has comic book supplies that will keep your collection safe. Check out our storfolios as well, perfect for transporting your comics to conventions or shelving them on a bookcase. These comic book bags are suitable for shortterm storage up to two.
I have always used silver aged bags and boards for my books, mostly for the consistency in size in my boxes but i admit i also like the extra space all around the book to help protect it. My search is never complete without checking prices on ebay. We also have two styles of 4 mil polyester sleeves. What size of bags and boards do i need to protect my comic. In fact, i have noticed wrinkling in these bags as early as a few weeks after bagging a comic book. Or in other words, comic book sleeves, come in many types. Bcw comic book backing boards, silver, 100 boards per pack.
Use this product like a pro to protect and store your regular modern comic books. 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 went to the comic shop today to pick up some bags and boards and nearly had a stroke when i saw the prices. The storfolio will hold up to 15 bagged and boarded comic books, or. I am always replacing some of the bags and boards of my 70s and 80s books and for me it. You can even get a comic book box with awesome graphics, including some of your favorite licensed characters. Comics in the past were made in different sizes than current comic books. These golden comic book bags are made of an acid free, archival quality polypropylene that is crystal clear. The beaded flap style bf has a third piece of polyester that is bead welded to the extended back of the sleeve, creating the flap. Comic book supplies 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. Golden age comic book supplies for comics issued before the mid 1950s. 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. Jul 08, 2016 quick video on how i take care of my comics on bags and boards. Curious, particularly with archivesmylites4, how do you put your comics inside the bags.
The open flap style rof has to be creased to form the flap and then folded over. Guardhouse toploader for comic books 7 12 x 11 comic book toploader. 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. 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. 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. It also keeps them away from ultraviolet light, dust, and other airborne pollutants that can destroy or damage them. This golden comic book bag and board set features acid free, archival quality bags made from crystal clear polypropylene, as well as backing boards made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, buffered on one side with a 3% calcium carbonate that are. For more than a decade, all new comics has built the best online comics subscription service exclusively for canadians. Sorted into subcategories by product type and by era for easy browsing.
Ultra pro regular size comic boards, 100 packs amazon. The first picture shows the fitment, the comic is just a hair smaller than the backing board, which barely fits in the bag. Other large nonmanga publishers include image comics, idw, and dark horse. These comic book bags are suitable for shortterm storage up to two years. Academy of comic book arts association of canadian cartoonists. There are options for those too, like bins and resealable comic book. Welcome to cardboard memories inc in this collection you will find comic book bags, comic book boards and comic book show cases. Darkage comics has access to all comics and cards supplies. Bcw current comic bags are an acidfree, archival quality product made of ultraclear polypropylene. One reason is when i buy an older book and put it in a new bag, i know it will fit.
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