Posted by Pete Albano - August 1, 2011 | Updated : February 9, 2013

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.

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

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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