Comic backing board flat side or shiny side towards the comic collecting. So, if youve been putting your books against the dull side of nonbuffered back boards, youve got your books on the wrong side. Acid in the paper that the comic is printed can cause the deterioration of the comic. Sizes range from 4 x 6 to 20 x 24 and come in black, white, natural, and cool earth tones. What size comic book boards are best for fabric storage. The boards have a dull side and a slick, shiny side. The second purpose for using a backing board in a comic is its potential to neutralize acid in the comic book paper. Supplies to protect and sell your valuable comic books, bags, sleeves, storage boxes, mailers and display supplies. People saying their comics dont fit are not reading the current part of current comic book bags and boards. Ese supplies ese supplies comic book accessories p2. Pack of 100 bcw silver age comic backer boards 7 x 10 1.
We offer a wide selection of comic and magazine backing boards that are made from a variety of materials including cellulose fiber, solid bleached sulfate sbs wood pulp, and clear polyethylene terephthalate pet. The three typical sizes are golden age late 1930s to 1950s comic books, silver age. Backing boards are white on both sides, one shiny, one matte, the shiny side is the side coated with 3% calcium carbonate, and should be placed next to the comic book. People saying the boards didnt fit in the bags must have gotten a bad batch because mine were all just right. Clearbags backing board designed by our clearbags engineers, we have an affordable backing board. Acid free comic book backer boards current, silver, golden. Comic backing boards ultimate guard premium protection.
Pack 100 bcw current modern comic book acid free backing boards white backers the bcw current comic book backing boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side with a buffered with 3% calcium carbonate, and are precision cut to size. Heavy 24 gauge whiteonwhite boards, glossy coated on one side. As many of you know, the eternal question among comic collectors who dont want to incur the cost of calcium carbonate buffered back boards is, do i put my comics against the shiny side or the dull side. Im going to start storing my fabric on comic book boards, but am wondering which size is the best for fabric storage. This guy also did a ph test which seems to agree with the first bit. For both types of backing boards, we provide a variety of styling choices. My videos are all about comic books, whether they are graded by cgc, pgx, or cbcs or raw comics. Use this item along with current comic bags to protect and store your collectible comics. Buffered with 3% calcium carbonate to prevent yellowing of co. Unfortunately this means that when looking at the back of your book through your clear comic book bag all you see is white cardboard. Buy ultra pro comic boards australia iconic comics online. Here is a question i may have known the answer to but have since forgot. Comic backing board flat side or shiny side towards the.
The primary purpose of a backing board is to add some stiffness to your comic book storage and prevent unintended bending or creasing of your comics. Modern, current, regular, silver, and golden age comics. Backing board, shiny side or flat side against the comic. Pressing under high heat for less than 57 minutes on each side is good for most books.
Bcw silver age comic book backer boards are an acid free white backing that fits inside silver comic bags to provide support for the spine of your comic book and to prevent bending or creasing. Its easy for comics to bend when stored away, but bcws acidfree comic boards help keep them safe. Please check out my channel and follow me on facebook, instagram and twitter. Acid free backing boards are very smooth to the touch and coated white on either one or both sides. The coated side may be on one or both sides of the backing board.
Theyve enabled collectors to safely buy and sell books without fear of surprise and disappointment. Keith, both sides of your comic backing board are coated bcw boards have been buffered with calcium carbonate which neutralizes the acid that migrates from the comic. One other thing to consider is that you need to have the right size of bag and board for your comic book. The max protection magazine backer boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side with a buffered with 3% calcium carbonate, and are precision cut to size. Keep a backer board at the centerfold for foil books. On the other hand, i know collectors who use nothing but the thicker. My videos are all about comic books, whether they are graded by cgc, pgx. Match these with our plastic, mylite or mylar bags. Acid free comic book backer boards current, silver. How often, if at all, do you replace your bagsbacking boards.
Martin from bcw discusses the importance of changing your comic book bags and boards in order to keep your comics in mint condition. Introducing comic skin crystal clear comic book backing boards. Graded and slabbed books have completely changed comic book collecting and revitalized the hobby. Bcw comic book backing boards, silver, 100 boards per pack. The current board is the most common size for todays comics. Bcw backing boards have special qualities that make them ideal for preserving comics. Comic backing board flat side or shiny side towards the comic. Get the best deal for collectible comics storage supplies from the largest online selection at.
Hollow mountain comics comic books 611 e grand river ave. Using an acidfree backing in your comic can potentially trap and neutralize acid in the paper. Bcw life magazine size backing boards are compatible with all life magizine size comic bags that we carry. I dont like to spend 3040 cents on a bagboard for a comic that is going. When you insert your comic and board inside the bag, youll want the coated side of the board facing the comic. Mar 09, 2014 backing boards and microchamber paper are used in conjunction with your bags of choice to enhance the preservation of your comic. The bcw current comic backer boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side with a buffered with 3% calcium carbonate, and are precision cut to size. Use this item at the side of current comic bags to give protection to and store your collectible comics. The bcw silver comic backer boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate. I put everything together last night, and these did the job perfectly.
The max pro current comic backer boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side with a buffered with 3% calcium carbonate, and are precision cut to size. This article will outline these and explain the pros and cons. With crystal clear backing boards from comic skin you get the same protection as a. Thus, the shiny side appears to be the nonacidic side of the back board, while the dull side appears to be quite acidic by comparison. Comic book backing boards comic book backing boards help prevent spine damage. For over 20 years hot flips is your source to purchase the hottest comic book supplies sports card supplies in the world, including acrylic display cases, sport cards and baseball card supplies, comic books, collectible toys, comic book supplies and more. Please see this chart to determine what size of backing boards is right for you. Our comic boards are specifically designed to fit into our poly bags. Diese starren backing boards aus hochwertigem, beschichtetem karton bewahren current comics vor dem abknicken. The bcw silver comic backer boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side with a buffered with 3% calcium carbonate and are precision cut to size.
The bcw comic backing boards are made from 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated and buffered on one side with 3% calcium carbonate, and are precision cut to size. It is the better backing board than anyone else in the industry. Backing boards rigides et tres epais, fabriques en carton couche haute qualite, pour proteger vos comics des pliures et du froissage. The bcw modern comic backer boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side with a buffered with 3% calcium carbonate. How to properly bag and board comic books and prevent damage when removing. Coated on one side buffered with 3% calcium carbonate precision cut made in north america. Hobbies depot offers bcw brand acid free comic book backing boards by the pack and by the case. Plus, you can combine them with comic book sleeves and other supplies for full protection. As far as backing boards, these are not acid free, they all have a gloss coat on one side to neutralize the acid.
Boarding your comics is equally as important in the preservation of your comic books as they help keep your comics rigid when stored, hence protecting your book from spine damage and other potential defects. I have added to my web store the comic book packages so. Silver comic backer boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side with a buffered with 3% calcium carbonate, and are precision cut to size. These backing boards vary in thickness and rigidity from the regular 24pt. I use comic book boards for wrapping and storing my quilting fabric. Backing boards are white on both sides, one shiny, one matte, the. We always know more about comic book collecting and protecting comics better than any other manufacturer in the industry. These boards are all, at best, acidfree on one side at time of manufacture which tells you that at some point some part of this particular board was rendered acidfree, but that the rest of the board will happily contribute to the acidic environment inside your sealed comic book. Ive been paying extra for basic backing boards and bags when purchasing comics and have read that the glossyshiny side is the side to use to put behind the comic. Lots of non glossy cardboard comic book backer boards of various sizes and thickness. Collectible comics storage backing boards for sale ebay. Ese offers comic book supplies, coic book bags, comic book boards, and show cases, all for protecting your books. Fit current comic bags coated on one side buffered with 3% calcium carbonate precision cut. On the plus side, the bag is very clear and makes your comic look nice in the glossy plastic.
So i bought the boards, and it probably took me about two hours to sort and fold everything. There were very few collectables and i cant recall anything being special besides the artwork on the walls. Oct 01, 2014 comic book bags and boards bagging and boarding your comic books after they have been purchased and read are the most basic steps in the preservation of your comic book collection. If the board is coated on both sides, either side will work great. Comic book backing boards are a critical component in book protection. Case of bcw silver age comic book backing boards acid free. Coated on one side with a buffered with 3% calcium carbonate. We have golden, silver and modern age comic book boards, as well as art print and treasury sizes.
Placing a backing board behind your comic, then putting it inside a poly bag helps prevent the comic spine from crushing and the comic pages from crimping or wrinkling. You can identify the coated side by the glossy finish of the board. The employee i spoke with as very helpful and said that the store would order anything that i wanted such as comic book backing boards and plastic sleeves or older comics if the issues were still in print. Use this item along with silver comic bags to protect and store your collectible comics. Bcw backer boards are buffered with 3% calcium carbonite and precision cut to fit inside bcw comic book poly bags or mylars sold separately unless otherwise n. When it comes to bags, there are two basic types to choose from. As a matter of fact, it would be safer for your comic book to store them in a bag without a coated backing board. All my prints ended up folded on comic book boards on the top shelf, organized by color. Buy ultra pro comic book backing boards for fast australiawide delivery.
Bcw boards are available in multiple sizes and designed for effortless use with bcw bags, for comprehensive protection, secure storage and effortless display. Comics in the past were made in different sizes than current comic books. Buy bcw comic boards australia iconic comics online. Lets look at these topics in way more detail than noncollectors. Rigid and extra thick backing boards, made of high quality coated cardboard, for keeping your current sized comics creasefree. These backing boards along with comic bags are the most common way to protect and preserve your comic books. They are full 24 point one side coated board, solid bleached sulfate, buffered with 3% calcium carbonate and precision cut to size. Bcw backer boards are buffered with 3% calcium carbonite and precision cut to fit inside bcw comic book poly bags or mylars sold separately unless otherwise noted. The bcw life magazine backing boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side with a buffered 3% calcium carbonate, and are precision cut to size. The bcw current comic backer boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side with a buffered with 3% calcium carbonate. Discussions about the safety of various comic book storage supplies seem to. First, bcw offers backing boards in five main sizes.
Comic backing board current size ultimate guard premium. Many times this has been debated, with no clear answer. Use this item along with bcw comic bags to protect and store your collectible comics. Importance of changing comic bags and boards youtube.
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