Pack of 50 mylites 2 mil mylar bronze silver age comic book bags each mylar sleeve holds a standard thickness 7 wide silver or bronze age comic book mid 1950s to 1970s. The 100 greatest silver age comic book covers of all time. Current 700m2 and standard 725m2 mylars are the only two sizes that will fit in a regular comic book box and a drawerbox for all other sizes, youll need to either use the e gerber acidfree comic book boxes which are wider than a regular comic book box, magazinesized boxes or cgcsized boxes. Visual guide to mylar sizes comics general cgc comic. Standard silver age comic books are 7 wide x 1012 tall. The modern age of comic books is a period in the history of american superhero comic books which is generally considered to have begun in the mid1980s and continues through the present day. We supply a variety of acidfree comic book protectors for current age, silver age and golden age comic books. The silver age of comics is marked with a returned focus towards superhero comics.
So ive decided it is time to move my silver age books to mylar. Pack 50 mylites 2 mil mylar dell thick silver age comic book bags sleeves 775m2. Mylar bags will not discolor, damage, or adhere to comic books placed inside them. Each mylar sleeve holds a dell, gold key, classic, or thick annual silver age comic book mid 1950s to 1970s. How to store a comic book collection like a superhero. The importance of the ff simply cant be overstated, kicking off the marvel age and revolutionizing comics. We have access to 2mil magazine bags and 4mil mylar bags in all 4. The 2 mil sleeves are twice the thickness and 4 times the protection of 1 mil thick bags.
Lets look at the difference between regular plastic bags and mylar, and silverage bags vs. Mylar or more preferably, type d is as good as it gets for protecting your comic books individually. Youve heard about mylar, do you really need to use it to keep your comics collection from disintegrating before your eyes. Comic book mylars bcw comic book mylars are made of archival safe polyester mylar, an inert material of the highest clarity. The silver age of comic books is a period of time during which many notable comic book characters were created.
I know some collectors only buy silver age or golden age size bags regardless of what theyre collecting, but i dont understand the rationale behind putting a modern comic in a bag thats way too big. Mylar archival comic sleeves modern comic size pack of 10. Mylites 2 standard comic book mylar sleeves 714 x 1012 plus 112. 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.
We love our books and we want to help you look after your collection the way you want to. Shop for bcw silver age comic book mylar 2 mil bags 50 ct. Pack 50 mylites 2 mil mylar bronzesilver age comic book. Our bags hold size and thickness tolerances and come in printed outer bags for easy product identification. May 08, 2015 the evil geeks top 5 silver age comic covers. Bcw silver comic mylar bags 2 mil comics, comic books storage collecting supplies, 7 14 x 10 12 50 pack. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Find great deals on ebay for mylar silver age bags. 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. These 2 mil and 4 mil comic book sleeves are made of archival polyester mylar an. Comic books have been a popular storytelling medium since the mid1930s. 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. Flap can be folded over, tucked in, or taped closed.
Parkers records and comics features an extensive inventory of golden age, silver age, bronze age, and collectible comic books that include classic comic book publishers like dell comics, marvel comics, dc comics, archie comics, charleton, gold key and many others. Bcw silver age comic book backer boards the collectors. I came across a few comics still left in those old ultra pro mylar sleeves. Silver age superhero comics 19561969 for sale ebay. What size of bags and boards do i need to protect my comic books. Pack of 50 mylites 2 mil mylar dell silver age comic book bags each mylar sleeve holds a dell, gold key, or classic brand silver age comic book. We use dupont inert melinex or a suitable equivalent.
Berni wrightson is a terrific artist, occasionally doing a super hero book here and there, but its his horror genre that attracts all the attention. Second, this was before there were comics shops, before there were the yellowcolored ads offering back issues for sale. Bcw silver comic mylar bags 2 mil comics, comic books storage. Martin from bcw discusses all of the comic bag options bcw has to offer and compares and contrasts specific comic book bags. Our own brand modern silver age acid free backing boards can be a little too tight with this size mylar sleeve.
We stock 2mil mylar bags in current, golden and silver sizes. 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. Bcw supplies 2 mil current comic mylar 50 count pack 25 silver age age archival mylar 4 mil polyester comic book bags by bcw. A very special comic presentation video focusing on the importance and understanding of various comic supply sleeves and toploaders, and learning what sleeves.
Im sure that ward had to scrounge everywhere to find that many comics featuring the man of steel. Dont forget the matching comic boards to complete the combo for best storage and protection. Pack of 50 mylites 2 mil mylar dellsilver age comic book. Get the best deals on silver age superhero comics 1956 1969. In this comic book collecting video the great legend shows you his method for bagging and boarding. Buy bcw silver comic mylar bags 2 mil comics, comic books storage collecting supplies, 7 14 x 10 12 50 pack. Comic sleeves mylar golden age 2 mil with flap 8 x. We suggest that you measure your comic book or refer to the date to determine the category. A group of top comic collectors has chosen detective comics no. Available in current, silver, or golden age comic size. However, we recommend the 8 wide mylar for golden age comics just to be safe.
Collecting comics is a fun and rewarding hobby, but after you have a few in your collection, the issue arises over how to store them not only do you want to protect comics from any type of elements, such as a moist or warm room, you also want to organize them in a way that makes them easy to display, thumb through and show to friends and other collect. Acid free archival comic book mylars current, silver, or. Comic skin crystal clear backing boards silver age size 10 pack. Find great deals on ebay for comic mylar bags and silver age mylar comic bags. Includes all comic books published during the period of 1956 to 1970. To keep comic books preserved, theyre normally stored in bags with boards and. Comic protection size and protection matters youtube. Mylar will not discolor, damage, or adhere to items placed inside it. Bcw silver comic mylar bags 4 mil comics, comic books storage.
Westerns, silver age 195669, comics, collectibles picclick. Please be sure to measure your books before purchasing. Be a hero and keep your comics safe with comic book sleeves from bcw. For silver and bronzeage comics, you want to get the mylites2 standard bags. Convenient online store that has comics, collectables and comic book accessories. The best way to protect your comics is with mylar bags and acid free backing boards. Mar 29, 2019 how to size your comic books for proper storage. The collections timespan ranges from the late 1930s through to the early 1960s, and includes many thousands of comic books in the superhero, scifi, and horror genres. Nov 10, 2016 well, the slogan the worlds greatest comic magazine. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. Lets look at the difference between regular plastic bags and mylar, and silver age bags vs.
Then, combine your bags with boards and other comic book supplies for full protection and storage. Lucky for you, bcw has comic book protectors of all kinds. Established in february 1991, in queens, ny, weve got a fantastic collection of vintage books, as well as the latest new releases. A brief history of the silver age the silver age of comics refers to an era that ran from 1956 to the early 1970s. Ultra pro resealable comic book sleeves, silver age size comic books. Silver age comic book supplies for comics from the mid 1950s to early 1970s. These bags have a reusable adhesive tape strip on the body of the bag so the collector can fold the top flap over and lock in the comic. Silver age size 4mm comic mylar sleeves 25pack midtown. Jan 15, 2009 its one of the most striking horror covers of all time, and that includes the ec comic covers.
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. Buy 50 magazine size mylar comic book bags sleeves 2 mil. For this guide ill be focusing on the 5 primary comic book sizes. Mylar, the superior comic book protection sleeve of choice. Current 700, standard 725, silver gold 775, gold 800, and super gold 825. Pack of 50 silver age comic book archivals 2 mil mylar bags sleeves bcw new. These crispy 2 mil mylar comic bags will make your collectioin shine. Silver age comics is one of nycs oldest comic shops. 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. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. 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. Gerber mylites 2 mil mylar thick silver age comic book bags sleeves 775m2. Mylar is an extruded polyester film that is simultaneously stretched in two directions to give it maximum strength.
First, i estimate that there were about 960 comics featuring supermansuperboy or his friends, so its almost 60% of the total. Best of the golden age batman, captain america, alex schomburg get nods as collectors select their favorite covers of the era. Vincent bernard the silver age of comic book art is a beautiful, brilliant work of love and true passion. Polyester mylar will not discolor, damage, or adhere to items placed inside it. Comic book sleeves acid free comic book protectors bcw.
Similar to the digital comic museum, which we wrote about last week, comic book plus contains a near inexhaustible quantity of golden and silver age comic books. Some collectors have a lot of angst about storing their comics. Bcw 100 current age mylar comic sleeves 2 mil thick. Mylar has been used by the british museum for paper conservation. Best mylar bags and backer board combo comics general cgc. Comic sleeves snapit comic book display system bcw discontinued limited quantity available. What size of bags and boards do i need to protect my comic. As im replacing old bags and boards with mylites and full backs i use silver age for both for moderns and dont have issues with the full back not fitting in the sleeve, btw. Browse comics comic books and pop culture items at silver age comics. High in clarity, impact resistance, and melting temps these bags are ideal for preserving and displaying your prized books.
Browse our selection of acidfree comic book sleeves below, with golden, silver and modern age options. Office products free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Theyre designed to securely fit silver and bronzeage books without any excess space and will fit inside your comic boxes. Bcw comic book mylars are made of archival safe polyester mylar, an inert material of the highest clarity. Select shipping method release date and covers are subject to change. Silver age comic book supplies acid free bags, boards. The modern age of comics is classified into 4 subcategories, golden age, silver age, bronze age, and current. Use this item along with silver comic bags to protect and store your collectible comics. Current vs standard size bags and boards modern age. Mylites 2 standard comic book mylar sleeves 714 x 1012 plus 112 foldover flap.
For the purpose of bag and board sizes, bcw has simplified the sizes into three groups, or ages. Mylar an automated comic book cbrcbz downloader software well since more people seem to be using this, i figured it was time to at least have my presence here so that i can help out with problems and discuss things. Bcw silver comic mylar bags 4 mil comics, comic books storage collecting supplies. Hey all, im about to rebag most of my collection in mylar and cant decide whether to go with standard size bags or current size. It is a sturdy film that beautifully displays, timelessly protects and gives extra support to fragile documents.
These 2 mil comic book bags are made of archival polyester mylar an inert material of the highest clarity. Following mounting criticism regarding the negative influence comics, which gravitated towards other genres such as romance and horror following the end of wwii, supposedly had on violence in kids, the comic code authority was created. Dec 15, 2011 what is the size difference between golden, silver, bronze and modern age dc comics. In short, if you have any interest in comic book art and the artists that drew them, this is the book for you. Visual guide to mylar sizes comics general cgc comic book. Im going through my latest completed collection and finding that a lot of the issues have huge bags. The number in parantheses refers to the width of the product group for instance all goldsized mylites, mylites2, and archives are 8 wide. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Comic book poly bags store your comics in our poly bags and protect them from dust, dirt, finger oils and other airborne pollutants. One silver age bag can hold several modern age comics, which makes a stiff enough package that backing boards arent needed. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by the way the name is pronounced. If you are going to keep your magazines for any length of time, you will need to bag each one of them separately. Top rated lists for krakoa 151 items super random amazing list 35 items barbarians and warlords 180 items krakoas hall of fame 74 items my favorite characters 150 items top 150 covers of the.
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