The boards have a dull side and a slick, shiny side. 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. 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. Ese supplies ese supplies comic book accessories p2. 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. Buy ultra pro comic boards australia iconic comics online. Fit current comic bags coated on one side buffered with 3% calcium carbonate precision cut. Theyve enabled collectors to safely buy and sell books without fear of surprise and disappointment. You can identify the coated side by the glossy finish of the board.
Get the best deal for collectible comics storage supplies from the largest online selection at. Rigid and extra thick backing boards, made of high quality coated cardboard, for keeping your current sized comics creasefree. Pack of 100 bcw silver age comic backer boards 7 x 10 1. Here is a question i may have known the answer to but have since forgot. Use this item along with current comic bags to protect and store your collectible comics. Buy bcw comic boards australia iconic comics online. On the plus side, the bag is very clear and makes your comic look nice in the glossy plastic.
Match these with our plastic, mylite or mylar bags. Discussions about the safety of various comic book storage supplies seem to. 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. I have added to my web store the comic book packages so. 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. Bcw comic book backing boards, silver, 100 boards per pack. Buffered with 3% calcium carbonate to prevent yellowing of co. Martin from bcw discusses the importance of changing your comic book bags and boards in order to keep your comics in mint condition.
Acid free comic book backer boards current, silver, golden. As far as backing boards, these are not acid free, they all have a gloss coat on one side to neutralize the acid. Im going to start storing my fabric on comic book boards, but am wondering which size is the best for fabric storage. Unfortunately this means that when looking at the back of your book through your clear comic book bag all you see is white cardboard. 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. Acid free backing boards are very smooth to the touch and coated white on either one or both sides. I use comic book boards for wrapping and storing my quilting fabric. Hollow mountain comics comic books 611 e grand river ave.
For both types of backing boards, we provide a variety of styling choices. Jan 15, 2015 so i bought the boards, and it probably took me about two hours to sort and fold everything. People saying the boards didnt fit in the bags must have gotten a bad batch because mine were all just right. Coated on one side with a buffered with 3% calcium carbonate. Comic backing board flat side or shiny side towards the comic collecting. What size comic book boards are best for fabric storage. People saying their comics dont fit are not reading the current part of current comic book bags and boards. My videos are all about comic books, whether they are graded by cgc, pgx. 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. If the board is coated on both sides, either side will work great. My videos are all about comic books, whether they are graded by cgc, pgx, or cbcs or raw comics.
Use this item at the side of current comic bags to give protection to and store your collectible comics. Diese starren backing boards aus hochwertigem, beschichtetem karton bewahren current comics vor dem abknicken. Comic backing board current size ultimate guard premium. There were very few collectables and i cant recall anything being special besides the artwork on the walls.
On the other hand, i know collectors who use nothing but the thicker. 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. 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. 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. 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. Pressing under high heat for less than 57 minutes on each side is good for most books. How to properly bag and board comic books and prevent damage when removing. Comic backing board flat side or shiny side towards the comic.
Supplies to protect and sell your valuable comic books, bags, sleeves, storage boxes, mailers and display supplies. Buy ultra pro comic book backing boards for fast australiawide delivery. 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. Bcw boards are available in multiple sizes and designed for effortless use with bcw bags, for comprehensive protection, secure storage and effortless display. 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. I dont like to spend 3040 cents on a bagboard for a comic that is going.
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. The bcw silver comic backer boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate. Backing boards rigides et tres epais, fabriques en carton couche haute qualite, pour proteger vos comics des pliures et du froissage. How often, if at all, do you replace your bagsbacking boards. Comic backing boards ultimate guard premium protection. Sizes range from 4 x 6 to 20 x 24 and come in black, white, natural, and cool earth tones. Comic book backing boards comic book backing boards help prevent spine damage.
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. Case of bcw silver age comic book backing boards acid free. When you insert your comic and board inside the bag, youll want the coated side of the board facing the comic. 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. Please check out my channel and follow me on facebook, instagram and twitter. With crystal clear backing boards from comic skin you get the same protection as a. The bcw current comic backer boards are produced from an entire 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one aspect with a buffered with 3% calcium carbonate, and are precision cut to size. Heavy 24 gauge whiteonwhite boards, glossy coated on one side. Comics in the past were made in different sizes than current comic books. These backing boards along with comic bags are the most common way to protect and preserve your comic books. I put everything together last night, and these did the job perfectly. Comic backing board flat side or shiny side towards the. Lets look at these topics in way more detail than noncollectors. Acid free comic book backer boards current, silver.
Many times this has been debated, with no clear answer. Backing board, shiny side or flat side against the comic. Use this item along with bcw comic bags to protect and store your collectible comics. Plus, you can combine them with comic book sleeves and other supplies for full protection. 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. Bcw life magazine size backing boards are compatible with all life magizine size comic bags that we carry. First, bcw offers backing boards in five main sizes.
This guy also did a ph test which seems to agree with the first bit. One other thing to consider is that you need to have the right size of bag and board for your comic book. Collectible comics storage backing boards for sale ebay. Mar 09, 2014 backing boards and microchamber paper are used in conjunction with your bags of choice to enhance the preservation of your comic. Coated on one side buffered with 3% calcium carbonate precision cut made in north america. Graded and slabbed books have completely changed comic book collecting and revitalized the hobby. They are full 24 point one side coated board, solid bleached sulfate, buffered with 3% calcium carbonate and precision cut to size. 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. Ese offers comic book supplies, coic book bags, comic book boards, and show cases, all for protecting your books. When it comes to bags, there are two basic types to choose from. We always know more about comic book collecting and protecting comics better than any other manufacturer in the industry. The coated side may be on one or both sides of the backing board. Importance of changing comic bags and boards youtube.
Clearbags backing board designed by our clearbags engineers, we have an affordable backing board. 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. These backing boards vary in thickness and rigidity from the regular 24pt. So, if youve been putting your books against the dull side of nonbuffered back boards, youve got your books on the wrong side. Bcw backing boards have special qualities that make them ideal for preserving comics. Backing boards are white on both sides, one shiny, one matte, the.
All my prints ended up folded on comic book boards on the top shelf, organized by color. The second purpose for using a backing board in a comic is its potential to neutralize acid in the comic book paper. Use this item along with silver comic bags to protect and store your collectible comics. Modern, current, regular, silver, and golden age comics. The three typical sizes are golden age late 1930s to 1950s comic books, silver age. Acid in the paper that the comic is printed can cause the deterioration of the comic.
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. 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. Comic book backing boards are a critical component in book protection. Introducing comic skin crystal clear comic book backing boards. Its easy for comics to bend when stored away, but bcws acidfree comic boards help keep them safe.
We have golden, silver and modern age comic book boards, as well as art print and treasury sizes. Please see this chart to determine what size of backing boards is right for you. The current board is the most common size for todays comics. Using an acidfree backing in your comic can potentially trap and neutralize acid in the paper. 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. 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. Unfollow comic backing board to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.