comicraze22

I never realized the importance of storing my comics until I visited my favorite comic store's website. Comics are best stored standing upright instead of stacking them on top of one another like I always did but is this the norm right from the start or is this just a personal preference?

What about the cardboard backing that comes with each issue? Is the backing important to keep the comics in good shape? They gave reasons like the books will start to curl because of the stapling at the side if you were to stack them up instead of placing them vertically.

So how do you guys store your comics to maintain them in good condition?

jaguarin

In a plastic bag with a small cartoon sheet.

Trigon

Not only is storing them standing up the norm, you have to make sure that both the backing board and the storage box are both acid free to prevent the inner pages from yellowing. That's why you should use the boxes and boards sold in comics shops only, they are specifically made that way.

Comics should also be stored in a place with as little humidity as possible.

All of my comics are bagged, boarded and boxed, and my more rare and expensive issues are kept in my safety deposit box at my bank.

the panther

Looks like Nevada is perfect for that.

That's interesting. I just started storing my comics upright (I was running out of room with them stacked). Guess ya learn something new every day, huh?

Thanks, guys.

comicraze22

Hmm... I guess now I better store them upright to prolong their shelf life, not forgetting the board as well. I never would have thought about this if I don't visit the website and to think I was wondering why they packaged the comics that way.

Still, thanks for sharing guys!

DrayvensCrow

You should always have one short box around so that if you don't have enough for a long box, they don't slip and slide all over the place....

DOCMIDNITE

I find that the shorter boxes are better suited. Most definitely use the acid free backing boards and the bags. make sure you get a good brand bag. You can feel the difference. The thinner the bag the more chemicals they use, and the worse they are for your comics. If you have any really expensive comics I might suggest getting some of the harder plastic protectors (you can usually find ads for them in the Overstreets Price Guide. Sometimes you can get then with binder holes to and keep them secure in a 3 ring binder!

DrayvensCrow

3 ring binder?! OOH! That's just asking for trouble! Best to keep them in the boxes for long term safety! A box is harder to lose than the binder, that's how I used to keep mine years and years and years ago. Thanks again for throwing my Star Wars comics away, MOM!

comicraze22

Wow... I never know there are so many things to consider when storing the comics. And I thought the plastic covering and the backing board would be enough... Seems like I've a lot to learn in this area.

I'll definitely be getting the box in future to store my issues. Since #75 of BoP is an extra size anniversary issue, I'll be taking extra care of it and these tips do come in handy just in time!

Thanks for the info, Drayven and Doc!

the panther

DOCMIDNITE

True panther some comic stores will provide you with the bags if you pre order your titles monthly with them. Mine gives me 10 fee bags and backing boards a month which is just enough for me!

the panther