I have over 280 comics books and i am running out of room. Right now I have been storing them in cardboard boxes. I'm running out of room in those boxes.
What are some good ways of storing lots of comic books?
Also i don't plan on getting rid of any of them.
2006-07-09 07:18:47 · 13 answers · asked by Lexi 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Comics & Animation
That's not a lot of comic books. You should however get storage bags that are specially made to protect them from dust and moisture. Try these:
http://www.safepub.com/Catalog/more/magazine.htm
http://www.albany.edu/~sgoddard/home/storage.html
http://www.tcbulk.com/scripts/prodlist.asp?idcategory=12&OVRAW=comic%20book%20storage&OVKEY=comic%20book%20storage&OVMTC=standard
http://www.bagsunlimited.com/cart/browse.asp?subcat=93
Always store in a cool, dry place. If you're running out of closet space, try underneath kitchen cabinets away from food and chemicals, add some more shelving to open walls, etc. I do not recommend storing them in basements, attics or garages because heat and moisture can adversely affect the pages, inks and glues on existing comic books and baggies.
2006-07-09 07:25:36 · answer #1 · answered by Jylsamynne 5 · 4⤊ 3⤋
A lot of good answers here.
And a couple bad ones.
I've got over 5000 plus comic books; in long boxes, all in Mylar bags and the majority of them with cardboard backing.
You can also go the expensive route and get the protective plastic sheeting, but for what it's worth, I think that getting the long boxes and the Mylar sheets and cardboard is worth it and it's cheap for the protection - a bag of 1000 Mylar is about 5 to 6 dollars, I believe. (It's been a while since I've bought them, I have a LOT left over.) The long boxes are about 4 to 6 dollars apiece, but as it stands right now, you only need one. I have over 8 of them, filled, plus stacks here and there.
Now, for the bad answers: do NOT, I repeat, do not use mothballs or moisture absorbent packets IN with the individual comics. They will come into contact with the paper and do chemical damage. You could use them outside of the long boxes, but the advantage you'd gain would be slightly above zero as long as you kept the boxes in a dry cool room, like a basement or a closet.
2006-07-09 17:45:06 · answer #2 · answered by Iceman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Purdys and Toodo answers are the best solution
Get some Mylar bags and the cardboard backings and put you comics inside them. Then store them in long boxes. Ask a comic book store if they have any or go to the recommended sites
Don't let them get yellow or water damaged if you can help it , it will bring their values to nil
2006-07-09 15:47:58 · answer #3 · answered by mick987g 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Separate bags and boards are no longer required for the safe storage of your valuable comic books. Ultra Pro Comic Protectors feature a rigid polypropylene back that is an integeral part of the sleeve with an ultra clear front for easy viewing. Also features a resealable self adhesive flap, holographic logo and the matte white backing has a write on feature.
No PVC, 100% Archival, Acid Free.
Holds Current/Modern size comics up to 7" x 10 1/4".
http://www.iconusa3.com/online/UP_Comic-Protector.htm
2006-07-09 14:47:29 · answer #4 · answered by Sancira 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Comic bookstores generally sell two different capacity-sized boxes for storing comic books for collectors; they are sized to fit comic book dimensions. You can also buy sleeves and backing boarding to keep the comics relatively air-tight to protect them while they are in the storage boxes.
After that, you'll have to figure where to store the boxes. If you live in a large house with a finished basement, there's usually a storage spot under the stairs and/or a hidey hole. Or you can buy a large wardrobe shelfing unit to store the boxes.
2006-07-09 14:29:18 · answer #5 · answered by Stray Kittycat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a comics shop and buy the mylar bags and cardboard backings if you're not already doing that. You can also buy those long-running boxes that you see comics filed in at the shops.
Whatever you do, don't store them in a hot or damp part of your house. It makes them degrade more rapidly.
2006-07-09 14:23:31 · answer #6 · answered by You'll Never Outfox the Fox 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Digital, in the computer. There are softwares that allow people to make digital books at home you could make a digital collection- photograph each page w- digital camera, scan, hey .... it might take time but how much do you love them ...don't old comic book stores have plastic covers on each comic book
just remember to not let anyone get a hold of them...lets say a hacker or even anyone you show them to...do not share your files on the internet....
2006-07-10 22:55:14 · answer #7 · answered by sidg5582 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plastic Comic Book Covers available at any comic book store
2006-07-09 15:18:38 · answer #8 · answered by gerbil31603 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use super size big Ziplock storage bags line them with 2 or 3 moth balls and put some moisture absorber like the ones you find in hand bags which come in a small white sachet. Then line them up 10 in a row in each row so that you can line them up evenly. If you store it like this it doesn't take much space and you can guard them against any damage.
2006-07-09 14:27:28 · answer #9 · answered by viv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Office Depot and buy the folder containers, they work pratically the same.
2006-07-09 14:22:03 · answer #10 · answered by DJ Nicole 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋