Comic Book Storage :
Bags, Backing Boards and More!

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Comic Book & Magazine Bags

Polypropylene Bags : This is the most common kind of comic book bag. These bags are acid-free to make them safe for long term storage.

Comics have been published in different sizes through the years. Take care you buy the right-sized bag.

These bags are for current or modern comics

• Ultra-PRO Comic Bags (Bag of 100) Current (Modern) Size
• BCW Thick Current Comic Book Size Bags
• 1000 Current Size Comic Book Bags Sealed Case

These are bags for Silver Age comics :

• Ultra Pro Silver Age Comic Bags(100)
• BCW Comic Bags, Silver (100 ct)
• 1,000 BCW Thick Silver-Age Comic Book Bags / Covers

Bags for Golden Age comics

• ULTRA PRO Golden Age Pack Of 100 Comic Book Bags

There are some comics like Savage Sword of Conan that come in magazine sizes, these are the bags for those

• Ultra Pro Magazine Size Bags

These polypropelene bags are resealable

• Current Comic Book Resealable Poly Bags
• Comic Bag Resealable - Silver Age (100 Pack)
• Ultra Pro Resealable Current Size Comic Bags

Mylar : These bags are several times stronger than polyethylene and a bit more expensive. Unlike the flexible polypropelene, mylar comes across as a rigid, transparent film. Ideal for your more valuable pieces. You'll note that there are differences in mil size or thickness.

• BCW Current Comic Mylar Bags 2 Mil (50 Bag(s) per Pack) - Comics, Comic Books Archival Storage Collecting Supplies
• BCW Current Comic Mylar Bags 4 Mil - Comics, Comic Books Archival Storage Collecting Supplies
• BCW Silver Comic Mylar Bags 2 Mil - Comics, Comic Books Storage Collecting Supplies
• BCW Silver Comic Mylar Bags 4 Mil - Comics, Comic Books Storage Collecting Supplies
• BCW Golden Comic Mylar Bags 4 Mil - Archival Comics Collecting Supplies

These are combo offerings with both bags and backing boards

• 100 BCW Current Comic Book Bags and Boards
• Golden Age Comic Book Backer Boards and Bags 100 Count
• 200 Current Ultra Pro Bags and Boards for Comic Books
• (50) Current Comic Assembled Bags & Boards (Standard Size)
• 500 Current Ultra Pro Bags and Boards for Comic Books

For the beginner here's a starter kit

• BCW Comic Book Collector Starter Kit (Comes with Album, Pages, Bags, Backing Boards)

Backing Boards

Backing boards keep your comics straight and flat even when they're upright. Boards differs in volume and size. These boards are archival and one side is smooth coated.

• 1 Pack of BCW Current Comic Book Backing Boards (Pack of 100)
• 200 Current Size Comic Book Backing Boards
• 100 Silver Age Size Comic Book Backing Boards Pack
• (50) BCW RESEALABLE SILVER AGE COMIC BAGS, BACKING BOARDS
• 100 Golden Age Size Comic Book Backing Boards Pack
• Image Guard Comic Backing Boards Magazine Size (100 Pack)

Boxes

"Bag, board and box" is a common term among collectors. Here are the boxes - the long and short of them.

• Long Comic Book Storage Box Supply
• BCW Short Comic Book Storage Box - (Bundle of 10) Corrugated Cardboard Storage Box - Comic Book Collecting Supplies
• Long Comic Storage Box - Plastic -Black

Dividers

For easy identification and organization, dividers are used in a box to mark when one set of comics ends and another begins.

• Ultra Pro Comic Divider
• Comic Book Dividers (Pack of 25)
• 1 (One) Pack of BCW Comic Book Dividers (Pack of 25) Comics, Comic Books Storage Collecting Supplies
• Comic X-Pert - Comic X-Pert Magazine Dividers (25)

Display Cases

Display cases are for showing the prizes of your collection

• 5 Current Size Comic Book Display Showcase
• SILVER AGE Comic Book Showcase Display Case Holder NEW
• (12) BCW Snap-It Comic Book Display System for Current and Silver Age Comics
• Comic Book Picture Frame - Regular / Current Size - Display Holder Mount #CXMMPF

Magazine Files

Instead of using boxes other collectors use magazine files instead. Bagged and boarded comics stand upright in these containers which are usually put up on shelves for easy access.

• Snap-N-Store Magazine File, 12.25 x 9.75 x 3.75 Inches, White (SNS01818)
• Markings by C.R. Gibson Birch Wood, Mahogany Stained Magazine Holder (MMH2-8002)
• Design Ideas Flora Magazine File
• Snap-N-Store Jumbo Magazine File Box, Black Fiberboard with Content Label Holder, 4.50 Inches Width x 11.25 Inches Depth (SNS01637)
• Bankers Box Stor/File Magazine Holders, Letter, 12 Pack (10723)

Bookcases

For graphic novels and trade collections here are some bookcases for your consideration. Comics stored in magazine files can be stored here too.

• ClosetMaid, 3-Shelf Laminate Stacker Organizer, White, 898700
• Furinno 99736EX 3 Shelf Storage Racks Shelves Cabinet Bookcase Bookshelf Bookshelves, Espresso Finish
• South Shore Axess Collection 5-Shelf Bookcase
• Sauder Beginnings 3-Shelf Bookcase in Cinnamon Cherry
• South Shore Axess Collection 5-Shelf Bookcase, Chocolate
• Black and Spice Four Shelf Bookcase
• Tvilum 4806020 Dylan Bookcase, Coffee
• Winsome Wood 3-Tier Storage Shelf, Long
• Heritage Hill Traditional Bookcase Set

Protection for Trade Paperbacks and Graphic Novels

My trades are usually safe on the shelf as they are but when I take them out on roadtrips they can get pretty bit up. Here are some items that can give your books some extra protection

• Henle Urtext Protector, Clear Vinyl Book Cover
• Kittrich Rolled Adhesive Bookcover, 18 Inches x 9 Feet, Clear, 1 Roll (03-750-12)
• Stretchable Book Cover
• Kittrich Adhesive Clear Cover, 18in. x 75ft.
• Clear Adhesive Book Cover Roll

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