I think you must have meant the current boards are slightly larger than the modern boards. Most are just coated on one side and acidfree at manufacturing. 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. But there are some simple steps every fan should take to store a comic book collectionto ensure it retains its. In the history of handheld physical supports for extended written compositions or records, the codex replaces its. This category is for genrestypes used curently within the comics formforms. It is recommended to replace the backing boards in your comic collection every three to five years to rid the acids that have migrated from the comics into the boards. These, too come in modern or goldsilver age sizes and are often sold in bulk. List of terms for comics studies by andrei molotiu. Coated papers are available in a gloss, silk sometimes called satin or matt finish and are used for projects requiring a fine finish. This article will outline these and explain the pros and cons. The bcw current comic backer 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. Illustration board tends to be thicker and heavier, especially the professional quality boards, reflecting the handling that a finished illustration or mechanical may receive before it is finally approved and used for reproduction.
A book is a medium for recording information in the form of writing or images, typically composed of many pages made of papyrus, parchment, vellum, or paper bound together and protected by a cover. I have acid free boards but which side should come in contact with the comic. Small comic book art boards are great for web comics and are preprinted with nonphoto blue ink. Comic backing board flat side or shiny side towards the. Post composer archive six degrees of stan lee archive only. I am always replacing some of the bags and boards of my 70s and 80s books and for me it.
Solids now live on the middle shelf and my double gauze packages and canvashome dec fabrics, many of which i had stored out of sight because i didnt have room for them, now live on the bottom. Collecting comics is a fun and rewarding hobby, but after you have a few in your collection, the issue arises over how to store them. And if you have a lot of smaller cuts of lots of different prints, these comic book boards will save you a lot of money. One reason is when i buy an older book and put it in a new bag, i know it will fit. Do not use gloss if your product will be used for notetaking. These are ph neutral cellulose fiber and are buffered throughout with 3% calcium carbonate. You fold the fabric in half lengthwise to about 11 inches and roll up on the board. I compiled it primarily to be used in connection to my courses, and its emphases and possible exclusions reflect my own pedagogical interests. These books often include bonus material and can be purchased in bookstores, comic book stores, online or even at comic conventions, such as san diego comic con, the largest of these events in the us. Boards usually have one side coated in wax or resin idek what it is. Bcw boards are available in multiple sizes and designed for effortless use with bcw bags, for comprehensive protection, secure storage and effortless display.
Ultra pro comic series online coins and collectables. Now they arent going to be as sturdy as some of the fabric organizers that are made of plastic, but they will do the trick getting your fabric looking neat and tidy. Comic book pages by john erickson this is not a tutorial on drawing technique, but rather a guide to the steps and technical aspects of creating professionallooking comic book pages. My lcs has always used comicsize modern boards, and i find that the sides of the comics are not wellprotected enough, so i have always replaced them with the slightly wider current boards. The technical term for this physical arrangement is codex plural, codices. The bcw current comic bags are an acid free, archival quality product made of crystal clear polypropylene. Crystal clear comic book backing boards comic skin is happy to announce the release of our latest product. Before the holidays i did a few searches and i stumbled upon a seller who had these combo packs with bags with boards already loaded in them. Matte paper also has a coating applied during manufacturing. You can purchase them from sources such as amazon in packages of 100.
I have lots of fabric, which means lots of boards would be required, and it could get expensive, so i dont want to select the wrong boards. Pages in category comics genres the following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total. This guy also did a ph test which seems to agree with the first bit. The bcw current comic backer 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. For a guide to drawing in comic book style, i recommend how to draw comics the marvel way, and for an indepth guide to comic composition and story telling.
The shiny side is coated with a very thin 3% calcium carbonate buffer and should be the side that is placed next to the comic book. Comic backing board flat side or shiny side towards the comic. Bags and boards are available for these magazine comics in these sizes. Weve got comic book protectors of all kinds, including comic book storage boxes, comic boards and bags. They all seem to be of like quality, and i have taken some out twenty years later, and they dont seem to be any worse for wear. From the golden and silver age through the current era, bcw has comic book supplies that will keep your collection safe. Comic book backing boards order comic backing boards and. Choosing the best paper for your print project overnight. Size 6 34 x 10 12 fit current comic bags coated on one side buffered with 3% calcium carbonate precision cut certified acid free independent lab tested. When it comes to bags, there are two basic types to choose from.
There is a comic book care thread that can offer some advice. Use this item along with current comic bags to protect and store your collectible comics. Many times this has been debated, with no clear answer. List of terms for comics studies by andrei molotiu 26 jul. So i bought the boards, and it probably took me about two hours to sort and fold everything. See more ideas about comics, comic strips and writing pictures. For use with pencils, inks, watercolors, washes and markers.
They are pieces of cardboard used inside a plastic bags to protect a comic book illustrated book. Not only do you want to protect comics from any type of elements, such as a moist or warm room, you also want to organize them in a way that makes them easy to display, thumb through and show to friends and other collectors. I get mine in packs of 100 at the local comic book stores around here. Comic book backing boards are a critical component in book protection. The regular bags that you can get at your lcs should last between 57 years, but. We recommended you change your comic book bags and boards. What size of bags and boards do i need to protect my comic. Just drop a comic in, close the flap and youre done. Just comics sleeves are welded on three sides, and open along one short side. If the board is coated on both sides, either side will work great. To view, you must use a browser with cookies enabled. Both bristol and illustration boards are rated by the number of layers or ply of the board, however the two are not equivalent.
I love mine, and have been using them for several years now. Another is sometimes the current size bags seem too tight and the books seem crammed into the bag. Although most comic book series have been published in 1 of the sizes described above, some comics have been published in larger magazine formats, particularly from the late 1960s into the early 1980s. Comic strips comics far side comics comic books comic book comic graphic novels. 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. 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.
Introducing comic skin crystal clear comic book backing boards. Unlike gloss coating, matte coating gives a diffused sheen, which boosts the contrast of photos and. At the end of the day they all are mostly made in china and probably coming from the same factory just with a different name on them. 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. The bcw 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. I have lots of fabric, which means lots of boards would be required, and it could get expensive, so. Bcw current comic premade bags and boards wizard coin supply. Since boards are only intended to protect one comic, only one side is treated, this is. When you insert your comic and board inside the bag, youll want the coated side of the board facing the comic. Comic backing board flat side or shiny side towards the comic collecting.
Boards are placed inside comic bags alongside the issue. Use this item along with silver comic bags to protect and store your collectible comics. Comic book boards i would like to fold my fabrics around comic book boards, but im not sure what kind or size to get, or whether theyre actually safe for fabric storage. Comic book pages by john erickson art tutorials wiki. Vintage comic book ads that were total scams 20 photos the funny pictures for those of us who grew up in the and we know that toys back then were simple, yet lots of fun. 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 comic book backing boards, silver, 100 boards per pack. Comic book storage supplies shop comic book sleeves and. I havent bought a comic book in 20 years so i did some googling. How to store a comic book collection like a superhero.
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