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Recommendations by expects are that you should
change your Comic Backing Boards
and Comic Bags every 3 to 5 years.
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Over the years most comic books have been printed on
newsprint. Which includes all comic books printed prior to Current Age, as
well as some Current Age books. Newsprint that most comic books are printed
on has been bleached with acid prior to printing, and some of the acid from
the bleach remains in the paper. That is why it is recommended that you
replace the Backing Boards and
Comic Bags very 3 to 5 years.
The Comic Book Backing
Boards are coated with calcium carbonate so that they absorb the
acid that migrates from the book. You will want to store them out of
sunlight and in a cool dry place because sunlight, heat, and moisture can
accelerate the acid migration process.
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BCW Brand backing boards are solid bleached sulfate and are certified
acid free by an independent testing laboratory. |
The National Archives and Records Administration specified
the following with regard to the long-term storage and preservation of
photographic documents;
"Look for plastic enclosures made from uncoated pure polyethylene,
polypropylene or polyester (also called Mylar D or Melinex 516). These are
considered stable and non-damaging to photographs."
BCW Brand comic bags are made of uncoated virgin
polypropylene.
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Classification of Comic Books |
Comics are classified into 3 major categories, Victorian
Age, Platinum Age, and Modern Age. Comic books came into existence during
the Modern Age of comics in February of 1934 with the release of Eastern
Color Printing's Famous Funnies #1, Series 1. The Modern Age of comics is
classified into 4 sub-categories, Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age, and
Modern Age (Bronze Age and Modern Age comic books are also referred to as
"Current" comics).
*Victorian Age - 1795 to 1899
*Platinum Age - 1897 to 1938
*Modern Age - 1929 to Present
*Golden Age - 1934 to 1955
*Silver Age - 1956 to 1969
*Bronze Age - 1970 to 1979
*Current Age - from 1980 to Present
You will need to determine which of the 4 categories of the Modern Age of
comics that your comic book falls under to be sure to get the proper size of
comic bags and backing boards. We suggest that you measure your comic book
or refer to the copyright date to determine which category your comic book
falls under.
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Resealable Comic Book Bags |
Resealable Comic Book Bags can be sealed in two ways
1. Adhesive strip on the tab
2. Adhesive strip on the bag
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What works the best for you. |
If the adhesive strip is on the tab it is possible to catch
the comic on the adhesive strip when you slide you comic in or out of the
bag, possibly damaging the comic. With the adhesive strip on the bag it
helps avoid possible damage to the comic.
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