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Essentially anywhere your comics will be exposed to heat and/or moisture is a no go. The best place to store your comics is in a dry, dark place like a spare room, wardrobe or cupboard. Trade paperback and hardcovers are generally stored on a bookshelf, like you would do with a regular book or novel.
How do you store and display comic books?
No White Boxes: 10 Best Ways To Store Your Comic Collection 3 Cardboard, Plastic and Vinyl Storage Cases. 4 Art Printed Comic Book Boxes. 5 Binders. 6 Repurposed Storage Furniture. 7 Retail Fixtures. 8 Bound Comics In Hardcover Collections. 9 Bookcases. 10 File Cabinets.
How do I organize a large comic book collection?
Comic Book Storage: How to Manage Your Collection Step 1: Assess and Condense your Collection. Step 2: Handle the Good Stuff with Care. Step 3: Organize Your Comics. Step 4: Display and Store Your Favorites. Step 5: Carefully Put What’s Left into Long-term Comic Storage.
How do you store comic issues?
Keep Comics Upright: Store them upright whenever possible. When stacked, the weight of the comics on whatever issues are on the bottom may cause pages to stick together over time (depending on the ink quality, age, humidity, and temperature). Use Storage Sleeves: Consider keeping comics in storage sleeves.
What is the best way to preserve Comic books?
Comic Book Storage Don’ts Bag and board them, and stand them upright in a storage box or file cabinet. DON’T store cardboard boxes on the floor of your garage or basement. Put the boxes up on milk crates or wooden pallets because a flood or water leak will destroy your books, even if they are bagged.
How do you preserve old comic books?
What can be done to preserve comic books? Take measures to limit exposure to moisture by placing books in archival bags or sleeves made from polypropylene, polyethylene or polyethyleneterephalate (Mylar). Never store comic books directly on the floor. Avoid storing books in attics, basements or other damp areas.
How do you keep comic book inventory?
A general rule in conservation of paper is that you store it in paper. A museum would most likely store a comic within an acid free folder, inside a box. This is perfect, if you don’t want to see and handle your collection, remember, handling causes damage too. They would then be stored flat in a box, like this one.
How do I keep my comics from falling over in the box?
If you’re serious about keeping your comics in the best condition possible then you need to bag and board them. This process involves getting comic sized slip bags and placing your comic inside them. A backing board is then placed behind the comic in the bag, keeping it flat and rigid.
How long do comic bags last?
Standard poly bags can last between 3-8 years (NOT 50 as has been claimed). Due to its rigidity, polypropylene bags are more prone to tearing, especially at the seams. Over time you will see the bag beginning to ripple and loose its structure.
How do I keep my comics from turning yellow?
Store books away from direct sunlight. The UV rays from the sun will fade book covers and damage paper pages, prompting them to yellow over time. Avoid placing books in high humidity locations, such as the basement or attic. High humidity levels with increased moisture in the air will damage paper.
How do you pack comic books for moving?
When you are moving comics, the key is to secure them tightly. The comic books need to be reinforced with a panel of cardboard on the top and bottom of each comic. Stack 4-5 comics together and place them in a second bag. Secure the bag with tape and meticulously stack them inside your moving box.
Where do you store valuable comics?
Avoid storing comics where they could be exposed to temperature extremes or dampness. This means keeping them out of the attic or garage. And always store them at room temperature. Books baking in the attic become brittle and may turn yellow.
How do I keep my comic book pages white?
Keeping your comics away from bright lights will keep your comic pages white and not yellow with age. There are mylars for comics, which are stiffer than comic bags. You must take care when inserting your comic into the mylars, so as not to slice off the cover.
Is there an app to scan comic books?
Some apps, such as Libib and Delicious Library 3, have a bar code scanner and work with movies and TV box sets, music, books and games. But I’ve chosen Collectorz Connect because it also does comics. Collectorz offers online, desktop and mobile apps for Mac, PC, iPhone ($499 at Apple) and Android.
How do you display comics on a wall?
The simplest method is adhering a BCW Hang Tab on the back of the toploader and hanging over a flat tack or nail. Adhesive backed flat magnets or Velcro work great in many instances. You can also look in the hardware aisle at your local home center or craft store to find hanging systems from 3M and others.
How many comics fit in a file cabinet?
Standard sizes will hold a maximum of 150 bagged and boarded issues tightly, so a 36” four drawer cabinet will hold up to 2400 comics, and a 42” four drawer will hold up to 3000.
How many comic books fit in a long box?
Long boxes hold 250-300 comics (depending on bag/board thickness and thickness of the comics). These are ~27″ long and weigh in excess of 50 pounds when full. Many collectors find these fairly cumbersome to move around.
