Silver age comic book supplies acid free bags, boards. Every book on our list is one of the hot comics you should invest in now. We offer silver age poly bags, mylars, backer boards, showcases, screwdowns, album pages, and just about anything else a comic book collector would need to. Silver age comic book bag and board set pack of 50 by.
Sell my comic books presents the hot 100 2020 edition. Dont forget the matching comic boards to complete the combo for best storage and protection. For organization, pick up some dividers or a storfolio to separate your favorite series. Use our backer boards to reinforce your comic for storage in comic book bags and comic book storage boxes. Pair these silver age mylar bags with bcw current size comic book extenders, and bcw silver age size boards, and you are good to go for decades of proper comic book archiving and collecting.
Original artwork for bronze age comics is also a popular area for collectors, some original pieces fetching extremely high prices at auction. Bronze age comics can be found sometimes at auction, at comic book fairs and conventions, through dealers, in some comic book stores, and via ebay. This silver comic book bag and board set features acid free, archival quality bags made from crystal clear. Made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side with a. Weve got comic book protectors of all kinds, including comic book storage boxes, comic boards and bags. As you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. Silver age comic book supplies for comics from the mid 1950s to early 1970s.
Changing out my backing boards on my silver age books. Home comic book supplies comic book backing boards. Bag sizes depend on what year your comic book was published. Mar 02, 2016 as you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. We are pleased to offer for sale this 50 pack of bcw silver comic book bag and board set. Plus, you can combine them with comic book sleeves and other supplies for full protection. Each mylar sleeve holds a dell, gold key, or thick annual silver age comic book mid 1950s to 1970s. Our comic backer boards are designed for all of your current age, silver age and golden age comic books. From the golden and silver age through the current era, we stock comic book supplies that will keep your collection safe. Subscribe for ongoing comic book news, market analysis, and history.
Standard silver age comic books are 7 wide x 1012 tall. Its easy for comics to bend when stored away, but bcws acidfree comic boards help keep them safe. For longterm storage that brings the percomic cost of mylar down to near that of normal bags, yet they are far better for your books. Sparkle city comics is most interested in purchasing comic books pre1985, so if. Ultra pro comic series silver age size boards 7 x 10 12 pack of 100 4. Through the years ive always used silver age bags and boards for my silver and current books. Top five tips for collecting silver age comic books 1955. What size of bags and boards do i need to protect my comic. Comic book storage is an important part of collecting.
Ive been collecting since the 70s and have numerous silver age comics purchased from the original mile high comics store in boulder, colorado. Pack of 100 bcw silver age comic backer boards 7 x 10 1. Silver age comic book supplies acid free bags, boards, mylars, etc. If youre not sure what size of bags and boards you need, please measure your comics. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. Most sources point to 1956 as the beginning of the silver age of comics.
Lets look at the difference between regular plastic bags and mylar, and silverage bags vs. Judy and i stood in line for well over an hour to get his autograph in 2011. Comic book dealers recommendations metropolis comics. Bcw silver age comic book backer boards are an acid free white backing that fits inside silver comic bags to provide support for the spine of your comic book and to prevent bending or creasing. The silver age of comic books was a period of artistic advancement and widespread commercial success in mainstream american comic books, predominantly those featuring the superhero archetype. We offer silver age poly bags, mylars, backer boards, showcases, screwdowns, album pages, and just about anything else a comic book collector would need to store. Fits in silvergolden age size comic sleeves, the rkival brand timextenders are a white 42 mil thick acid free backing boards. Bcw life magazine size backing boards are compatible with all life magizine size comic bags that we carry. Comic book backing boardssilver age comic book collecting. The bcw life magazine backing boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side with a buffered 3% calcium carbonate, and are precision cut to size. Editions in a comic book series that feature the introduction of a new character, or a significant event in comic book history, are particularly sought after by collectors. I have a lot of silver age books that i went out and bought mylar bags and acid free boards for but when i go to put them in the generic comic boxes, theyre just a smidgeon too big or the box is too small, however you want to look at it. This silver 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 precision cut to size.
Use with a silver age comic bag available separately. Following the golden age of comic books and an interregnum in the early to mid1950s, the silver age is considered to cover the period from 1956 to circa. I like having a white space around the books themselves for aesthetics and protection while i flip through them. We selected to have the splash done and left unslabbed. 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. We have golden, silver and modern age comic book boards, as well as art print and treasury sizes. Bcw comic book backer boards silver age comic book size. Look for acidfree to avoid damaging the pages of your. Sparkle city comics is most interested in purchasing comic books pre1985, so if youre interested in selling your golden age, silver age or bronze age comics, give us a call at 8007439205. Gerber backer boards are matte on both sides, as as the 3% alkaline buffer is in the entire board and not just on one side or the other. Pair these silver age mylar bags with bcw current size.
Bcw offers a variety of different acid free comic backing boards. Also, while comic books consistently kept a height of 10 12 inches 26. But silver and current are more common for the books now released. What size of bags and boards do i need to protect my comic books. So make sure you buy the right bags and boards or youll ruin your comics. Mar 09, 2014 backing boards and microchamber paper are used in conjunction with your bags of choice to enhance the preservation of your comic. Pack of 100 bcw silver age comic backer boards 7 x 10 12. Fits in silver golden age size comic sleeves, the rkival brand timextenders are a white 42 mil thick acid free backing boards.
Larger image silver age comic book resealable bags polypropylene pack of 100 by bcw retail. Protecting your comics a how to for new collectors. With a little effort you will no longer have piles upon piles of comics all over the house allowing for free space for other important things like more comics. We carry comic book protectors of all kinds, including comic boards and bags. Current 1980s to today, size 6 78 x 10 12 silver age 1950s to 1980s, size 7 18 x 10 12 golden age pre 1950, size 7 34 x 10 12. From the golden and silver age through the current era, bcw has comic book supplies that will keep your collection safe. The bcw current comic backer boards are made from 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated and buffered on one side with 3% calcium carbonate, and. Regularsilver age circa 1956 to 1969 currentmodern age circa 1970 to present to keep comic books preserved, theyre normally stored in bags with boards and youll want to get bags and boards. Regularsilver age circa 1956 to 1969 currentmodern age circa 1970 to present to keep comic books preserved, theyre normally stored in bags with boards and youll want to get bags and boards sized appropriately for your collection.
The bcw silver comic bags are an acid free archival quality product made of crystal clear polypropylene. Comic collecting supplies, page 1 featured specials. Browse comics comic books and pop culture items at silver age comics. 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. Mylites do not have adhesive on them, and require tape for closure not included. Silver age comic book bag and board set pack of 50 by bcw. Proper storage can mean the difference between protecting your investment, or destroying it. There are options for those too, like bins and resealable comic book sleeves. Dec 18, 2018 the overstreet comic book price guide is a wealth of knowledge with great analytics. The silver age of comic books was a period of artistic advancement and widespread commercial success in mainstream american comic books, predominantly those featuring the superhero. Comic book supplies, storage and protection products. Silver age comic books cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Join us as we cover the alltime comic books by era for 2018.
Click for larger image golden age comic book extenders pack of 200 by bcw retail. I dont have a ton of silver so mostly my collection is 80s and through now. 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. Each bag fits one standard size silver age comic book 7 wide by 1012 tall and 3035 pages long. This listing is for 100ct silver comic bags and 100ct bcw silver backing boards. Buffered with 3% calcium carbonate to prevent yellowing of co. Ultra pro comic book bag silver age size sleeve 100pack. Canson comic book art boards pad with preprinted, nonreproducible, blue lines, 150 pound, 11 x 17 inch, 24 sheets 4. Bcw current age comic book backing boards 100ct da card.
The overstreet comic book price guide is a wealth of knowledge with great analytics. Please be sure to measure your books if youre uncertain. How to store a comic book collection like a superhero. Do the right thing to protect the innocent get your. Mar 29, 2019 also, while comic books consistently kept a height of 10 12 inches 26.
Nov 10, 2016 the daredevil of the silver age with his quips, secret identity struggles and colorful rogues gallery is far removed from the darker turn that matt murdocks stories took in the 1980s. This guide aims to create comic book storage solutions so your collection can be stored in a manner that will be kept in great condition, in less space. In october 1956, issue number four of showcase comics included a story called whirlwind adventures of the. Cardboard boards are used as backing in bags to keep comics creasefree. Though considerably more recent than the collecting of postage. Silver age comic boxes newbie comic collecting questions. Comic book supplies, storage and protection products comic book sleeves, backer boards, boxes, toploaders, mylar, storage bins, dividers. Within this auction format we offer comic books primarily cgc and cbcs certified and artwork on and certified coins, currency, trading cards, video games, movie posters and other. Cgc unboxing comictoms 1st golden age comic book purchase duration. Silver age comic book boards packaged in packs of 100. Which are the 100 hottest comic books on the planet right now. Bcw regular silver bags are sized to hold your silver to bronze age comics. I prefer the silver age size because it gives a little wiggle room and it easier to insert the boarded issue, and not have lots of pressure on the spine. Bcw silver comic mylar bags 2 mil comics, comic books storage.