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Tips for Comic Book Storage

by Candace Right

There are several ways you can store your valuable comic book collection. There are many different kinds of comic book storage options.

The key things to remember are to keep them in containers that are specially made for that purpose, to preserve the paper. That means anything you use for cardboard or paper storage (ie, comic books) should be lignin-free and acid-free. If you use plastic storage, it should be PVC-free.

Another thing: Store your collection in a climate controlled environment, stored away from direct sunlight. Please don't put your comic books up in your attic or shed!

You have a lot of different choices as far as choosing items in which to store your comic books. Most comic books will be perfectly find slipped inside individual plastic sleeves or acid-free resealable bags. If your comic is especially valuable and special, though, you might want to consider a plastic box made especially for comic book storage. When using plastic sleeves or bags with adhesive, make sure that tape or adhesive doesn't touch the books themselves.

Plastic comic book boxes can be found at collectibles shops or storage and organization stores. Then there are the Mylar comic book sleeves that have treated cardboard backing. This makes the sleeve much more sturdy and helps keep the comic book in perfect condition.

Now then, assuming you've stored all your most valuable books in individual containers, it's time to consider how to store the rest of your collection. There are many boxes you can buy online or at comic book shops, and they generally come in two sizes - short ones hold about 100 books, and the longer ones hold about 300 comic books.

When you store your comic books, you may want to give some thought as to how you want to organize them. The usual way to organize comic books is by their title, then in chronological order-- specifically based on the publication date. When you have a well-organized comic book storage system, you'll be able to find any issue you want with little effort, whether you wish to read or sell it.

Have a lot of comic books laying around? Visit Comic Book Prices and check out our sections on Comic Book Values and Comic Book Grading to find out what your collection is worth!

Published November 25th, 2007

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