The Importance of Storing Your Comic Book Collection

by Candace Right

When it comes to a valuable comic book collection, there are lots of different ways you can store it. There are many different kinds of comic book storage options.

The thing to keep in mind, first and foremost, is to store them in containers that were made specifically for this purpose. You want to preserve the paper. Whatever you use to store paper or cardboard needs to be archive quality, that is acid-free and lignin free. Storage devices made from plastic must 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!

Now, there are many kinds of storage containers available for comic books. Individual plastic sleeves or acid-free resealable bags are great for special comics, although very valuable specimens should be kept in plastic boxes designed for comic book storage. If there are any adhesives involved in sealing these bags, you must make absolutely sure that the tape doesn't touch the books.

These boxes are available in collectibles shops and stores that specialize in storage containers. Alternatively, you can now find Mylar comic book sleeves that have treated cardboard backing boards, which add a little structure to the container.

Once the more valuable books have been placed in their individual containers, it's time to find a way to store the entire 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.

But there's more to storing your comic books than just protecting them from damage. You also need to give some thought about how you want to organize them. It's most common to organize them by comic book title, then in chronological order based on publication date. Whether you want to read them in the future or sell them, you'll be able to quickly and easily find any comic book you want in an organized comic book storage system.

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

Published November 25th, 2007

Filed in Teen

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