Jul 02, 2015 martin from bcw discusses all of the comic bag options bcw has to offer and compares and contrasts specific comic book bags. All bags are pat tested for photo storage and preservation. There is even a size specially designed for art pieces and graded comics to fit over cgc graded comics. Standard is silvergold which is way too roomy for modern books. Silver age comic book supplies for comics from the mid 1950s to early 1970s. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. May 10, 2010 5 things to be aware of when buying back issues. Whats the difference between gold and silver comics.
You can use regular bags boards for the more expensive issues just make sure to change them once you see them warping. When in doubt, ask a comic book store worker for help. These 2 mil comic book bags are made of archival polyester which is an inert material of the highest clarity. Crystal clear bags are acid free, archive quality and perfect for storage or retail packaging. Back in the fall i started slowing converting all my comic bags to bcw 2mil mylar bags, as well as putting current new seriesbooks into mylar. How often should you replace the bags and boards when. 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. I dont have a ton of silver so mostly my collection is 80s and through now. 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 1970, and was succeeded by the bronze and. Silver age comic bags are about 14 wider, which gives a comic room to move, but not really so much that itll damage it. As the cost of paper gradually increased, the number of pages was reduced to 48, which accommodated up to 3 graphic stories, and then to 32, which usually meant a maximum of. The earliest comic books of the golden age contained 64 pages, enough to support 4 or 5 adventures within their covers. I actually recommend using silver age mylars for both silver age and current age books.
If you get a bag that is too big or too small, you risk damaging your comic. Martin from bcw discusses all of the comic bag options bcw has to offer and compares and contrasts specific comic book bags. What size of bags and boards do i need to protect my comic. 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. I was wondering if i would see any difference using mylites 2.
Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. Mylar comes in current, golden, silver, magazine sizes, 2mil or 4mil thickness. For this guide ill be focusing on the 5 primary comic book sizes. I use mylites2 700m2s and fullbacks 725fb, both from e gerber. Putting current series into mylar im sure it doesnt make a difference since i am planning on keeping my collection for years. Although the hobby of collecting comic books is not quite as old, it has. Silver age comic book supplies acid free bags, boards.
I feel like in the current size bags if i was to drop a comic on its corner there. As you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. Comic book bags comic book boards comic book boxes. Participating comic book stores will be carrying a certain number. Theyre advertised as thicker than bcw and ultra pros bags 2.
Mar 29, 2019 know the difference in standard comic book sizes. 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. When buying mylar, you typically can go from 1 mil thick called mylites at e. We actually use special bags made in south carolina, our boards are also made there so all our supplies are made in the usa. Bcw supplies 2 mil current comic mylar 50 count pack. Standard silver age comic books are 7 wide x 1012 tall. Current vs standard size bags and boards modern age comic books. A lot of board members swear by the hotflips cgc flipnstick bags. For the purpose of bag and board sizes, bcw has simplified the sizes into three groups, or. Its more important to keep them in a cool, dry place.
Check out our selection below to see the comic bag products we currently. The silver age of comic books was followed by the bronze age. What size of bags and boards do i need to protect my comic books. It is important to know about the different grades of comic book bags and. It all comes down to what level of care you need for your collection. Almost every collector has seen one of the white comic book storage boxes at some point, but. Regular bags cost the same as current bags and is cheaper than silver bags.
It is a sturdy film that beautifully displays, timelessly protects, and gives extra support to fragile documents. Jul 17, 2016 people do mention the golden age, the silver age, the bronze age, and the modern age. Im not the ultimate authority on this issue, but i would say the mylar bags are good for highvalue books, but for an average book the poly bags should be fine. Current vs standard size bags and boards current vs standard size bags and boards 0. May 03, 2012 on the list of comics that will be offered this year for 2012s fcbd, the comic books are divided into gold and silver categories. Visual guide to mylar sizes comics general cgc comic book.
Jul 22, 2018 the three typical sizes are golden age late 1930s to 1950s comic books, silver age. Lets look at the difference between regular plastic bags and mylar, and silver age bags vs. Throughout the history of comic books, publishers have made comics is different sizes. Current vs standard size bags and boards cgc comic book. Made from 100% virgin material, these bags measure approx 2 mm thick and come in packs of 100. This size accommodates golden age comics from 1943 up to silver age comics. It is a sturdy film that beautifully displays, timelessly protects, and gives extra support to fragile. Sep 14, 2017 not sure what size comic book bags to buy. If you really do want to keep the comics in the best condition, then you might want to seal them in bags before putting them in boxes. Our comic book bags are also made with our crystal clear technology, so these are the clearest bags available today.
Convenient online store that has comics, collectables and comic book accessories. Mylar will not discolor, damage, or adhere to items placed inside of it. The best place to buy comic book storage bags, backing boards and boxes ive bought from both the manufacturer and other outlets, but in the end it always comes down to price. Premium comic bags archival stiffeners crystal clear bags. Lets look at the difference between regular plastic bags and mylar, and silverage bags vs. The bright colors of the comic books will still stand out and your sales will only grow. Through the years ive always used silver age bags and boards for my silver and current books. It got to the point it was a pain in the butt and i just stopped buying them all together. Gerber silver and golden age comic book mylites 2 protective sleeves 50 total. Comic bags wholesale comic book sleeves to protect comic books.
This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. Well, im up for the challenge to explain 79 years of comics. If you want to buy direct from the manufacturer ive listed the major ones below, but it may not always be the best price so read on for my take. Use our comic book and magazine size cheat sheet chart to find out. Comics in the past were made in different sizes than current comic books. Bags for regular comics are thus broken into the following sizes. Theres no silver size for mylars the one up from standard is silver gold. The current age size leaves too much room on the sides of the book and. Well not all silver age, basically stuff from the mid 60s on. As comic book collectors, back issues are a big deal. With resealable strip for thick comics fit with modern or current boards, 7. We stock comic bags made out of polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyester.
I like having a white space around the books themselves for aesthetics and protection while i flip through them. Or are you just interested in the world of collecting. Regular bags are slightly smaller than silver age bags and fit silver age books as well. Make sure this fits by entering your model number this is for a set of silver boards and silver bags.
Theres no silver size for mylars the one up from standard is silvergold which is way too roomy for modern books. How often should you replace the bags and boards when storing. The off amount and percentage simply signifies the calculated difference between the sellerprovided original price for the item and the sellers current discounted price. Sized for a silver age 19561970s comic, which covered a range around 7 x 10 14 inches larger than current size board size is 7 x 10 12 inches. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics. 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 and display silver age comics. Theres no silver size for mylars the one up from standard is silver gold which is way too roomy for modern books. Gerber, arklites 2 from bill cole or 4 mil thick mylite4 or archives from e. Fits most comics 1960 to the present with 718 x 1012 dimensions with a 112 flap for better protection comic bags. Typically the bags fit snugly and the boards are only slightly wider than the comic.
Standard size for mylars is actually wider than the silver size for poly bags 7 14 vs 7 18. Lighter than their polyethylene counterparts, these bags are ideal for keeping your comics safe. For the purpose of bag and board sizes, bcw has simplified the sizes into three groups, or ages. Mar 02, 2016 as you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. The demarcation is not clearly defined, but there are a number of possibilities. Myself and many other collectors use silver age bags for everything silver age and modern, because its far too much of a pain in the butt to put everything into modern bags, but then grab a silver age bag every time a comic. What are the actual comic book dimensions for all of the. Historian will jacobs suggests the silver age ended in april 1970 when the man who had started it, julius schwartz, handed over green lantern starring one of the first revived heroes of the era to the newguard team of denny oneil and neal.
The three typical sizes are golden age late 1930s to 1950s comic books, silver age. When i first started collecting comic books, i used rather cheap poly bags polyethylene and standard boards. Mar 09, 2014 bag thickness generally, thicker bags are better. The regular bags that you can get at your lcs should last between 57 years, but ideally should be changed. Bcw silver comic mylar bags 2 mil comics, comic books storage. In order to store comic books in the best condition, people typically use large boxes. Here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. The top countries of suppliers are china, taiwan, china, and hong kong s. People do mention the golden age, the silver age, the bronze age, and the modern age. A wide variety of comic book bags options are available to you, there are 527 suppliers who sells comic book bags on, mainly located in asia. On the list of comics that will be offered this year for 2012s fcbd, the comic books are divided into gold and silver categories. 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.