The second purpose for using a backing board in a comic is its. We also offered the first acidfree boxes and acidfree backing boards to collectors. These boards are all, at best, acid free on one side at time of manufacture which tells you that at some point some part of this particular board was rendered acid free, but that the rest of the board will happily contribute to the acidic environment inside your sealed comic book bag. Comic book care and storage bags unlimited collection. Bcw comic book backing boards, silver, 100 boards per pack. May 04, 20 impregnated with a calcium buffer resulting in an acid free, alkaline ph content of 8. Comic book backing boards help prevent spine damage. Pack 100 bcw current modern comic book acid free backing boards white. The three types of comic backing boards we offer are. Gerber, fullback, 100% acid free backing boards in silver gold size.
It does contain acid and can contribute to the breakdown of the comic. These 11 x 17 backing boards fit posters, portraits, prints, and photos. Backing boards and microchamber paper are used in conjunction with. Our patented equipment was sold and used worldwide by the library of congress, and the comic conservation company. Lastly, the backing boards help preserve the comics by absorbing the residual acid that migrates from the comics. Bcw offers a variety of different acid free comic backing boards. Bcw comic book boards are crafted with care to ensure that individual issues are stored and displayed in pristine condition, with a sturdy, thoughtful build. It is the better backing board than anyone else in the industry. Lets narrow our discussion even further to backing boards. For the other 99% of comics that are not super valuable just go with regular bagsboards. Comic backing boards for sale in uk view 56 bargains. Comic backing boards come in different thicknesses and acidfree properties. Jul 28, 2017 these comic book backing boards will never need to be changed, theyre acid free, and completely invisible so you can actually see whats on the back of your books, what an ingenious idea. Collectible comics storage backing boards for sale ebay.
While bcw backing boards are white, it is normal for the tint to slightly vary from various packs. How often, if at all, do you replace your bagsbacking boards. Backing boards only customs services and international tracking provided. There are several types of boards from the normal chipboard to the super acidfree board. Bcw life magazine sleeve backer boards only lot acid free bag backing 11. Certified acidfree to keep back cover art vibrant, even after years of storage. Some collectors will doubleup on boards to ensure maximum protection. Some comic backer boards are considered to be super acid free being made from a 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side buffered with 3% calcium carbonate, and are precision cut to size. Use this item along with bcw comic bags to protect and store your collectible comics. 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. Big fudge archival comic book boards 1990current pack of 50 backing board protectors for current comic boards, 6. Rigid and sturdy, these backer boards are made from our archival tan board for maximum protection of comics in either the archival polyester or polypropylene envelopes. Our comic backing boards are sized to properly fit into our comic bags. Buy half backs, acid free comic book backing boards for the ultimate preservation and protection of you golden, silver and bronze age rare comics.
Comic book backing boards are used to prevent your comics from being bent or folded. Use this item along with current comic bags to protect and store your collectible comics. Our comic backer boards are designed for all of your current age, silver age and golden age comic books. The bcw silverage comic backer boards are made from a full 24 point solid. The archival comic backing material is acid free and buffered with calcium carbonate, which means that it will remain archival for 100s of years. Bcw life magazine size backing boards are compatible with all life magizine size comic bags that we carry. I think i will order the 6 34 x 10 12 for the smaller pieces next time. Protecting their comics by bagging and boarding is common practice. Use our backer boards to reinforce your comic for storage in comic book bags and comic book storage boxes.
I just ordered the comic boards i order the 7x1012 and the 812 by 11. Gerber products and bcw collector supplies offer quality backing boards, yet many comic shops have their own acid free boards cut as well. 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 bag. Comic skin crystal clear backing boards the grey sheen in the product picture is protective masking intended to be peeled off to reveal a crystal clear backing board. Comic books and magazines have been bleached with acid and remains in the paper, to prevent further loss use comic book boards to absorb the acid. Half backs, acid free comic backing boards iconic comics. Plus, you can combine them with comic book sleeves and other supplies for full protection. The max pro silvercomic 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 basic purpose for using a backing board is to give the comic some stiffness, which helps keep the comic pages from bending, creasing or wrinkling. Sizes range from 4 x 6 to 20 x 24 and come in black, white, natural, and cool earth tones. Case of bcw silver age comic book backing boards acid free. Buffered with 3% calcium carbonate to prevent yellowing of co.
Comic book board fabric storage sew much moore in store. Pack of 100 bcw modern comic book acid free backer boards 6 58 x 10. Hobbies depot offers bcw brand acid free comic book backing boards by the pack and by the case. The standard acid free comic backing material is acid free and can be used for longterm storage over 100 years. The boards are crafted with certified acid free 24 point cardstock buffered with calcium carbonate. Backing boards 11 x 17, white, economygrade back1117. Oct 01, 2014 acid free backing boards are very smooth to the touch and coated white on either one or both sides. They get their white appearance from a bleached sulfate process which does not interact with your comics. Max pro premium comic book backing boards, silver, 100 boards.
Acid free backing boards are very smooth to the touch and coated white on either one or both sides. They are advertised as the highest quality backing boards available anywhere. Almost every collector has seen one of the white comic book storage boxes at. Nowadays, acid free backing boards are recommended as they will ensure that the boards themselves will not emit potentially harmful contaminants as they age, protecting your comics even more. 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. A full 40 point thickness, this board is both acid free and buffered.
Acid free archival quality plastics are used for the crystal clear backing boards canada offer the best shipping prices for canada and other international destinations is through. Bcw na current comic book backing boards, 200 count, white. Comic book supplies hot flips hot flips comic book. Buy 100 silver age size comic book backing boards pack. Mat thicknesses are available in 2 ply, 4 ply, and 8 ply. For both types of backing boards, we provide a variety of styling choices. Its easy for comics to bend when stored away, but bcws acidfree comic boards help keep them safe. The microchamber paper gets inserted in the front and back of the book to absorb moisture. They all have a gloss coat on one side to neutralized the acid on the backing boards so it does not damage your comic book. Gerber published the photo journal guide to comics and is well known among collectors and archivists. Bcwbbgol golden age size comic backing boards 100 boards 4. They are made with 100% recycled fiber in an acid free process that uses up to 90% post consumer waste and has a. Buy bcw comic boards australia iconic comics online.
Acid free comic book backer boards current, silver. Acid free archival quality plastics are used for the crystal clear backing boards. We have golden, silver and modern age comic book boards, as well as art print and treasury sizes. While not archivalsafe, these boards are a great option for hobbyists.
Pack of 100 bcw modern comic book acid free backer boards 6 58 x 10 12 backing. 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. Comic book collectors are serious about keeping their comics in mint condition. Bcw current comic book packing 100 boards white for sale. The economy comic backing should be used for shortterm storage and stiffening purposes only. Bcw current comic book backing boards, white, 25count. 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.
Discussions about the safety of various comic book storage supplies seem to crop up on this board relatively frequently, so i figured it was. Economy comic book backings, standard acid free comic book backings and archival comic backings. 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. So when bcw supplies claims our backing boards are acid free, collectors say prove it. Made completely from 100% recycled fiber, they are truly a great ecofriendly choice as well. What size comic book boards are best for fabric storage. Max pro premium comic book backing boards, silver, 100 boards per pack. Comic books and magazines have been bleached with acid and remains in the paper. Bcw also offers acid free boards that are independent lab certified. Unfollow comic backing board to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Its easy for comics to bend when stored away, but bcws acid free comic boards help keep them safe. Visual guide to mylar sizes personally, i use bcw supplies resealable polypropylene comic bags.
The acidfree mylars, mylites and backing boards are not necessarily a cheap. When a backing is placed in the center of the comic it protects the comic book spine from crushing. Comic book backer boards hobbies depot offers bcw brand acid free comic book backing boards by the pack and by the case. This includes all comics printed prior to modern age, as well as some modern age comic. 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.
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