It is an obituary for another pivotal figure from my youth, who featured prominently in the summer of 1974, the selfsame year i first got into comics, and the year i scissored up all those books for marvel value stamps. If i move to a house with nearby pipes or in a floodplain, i can buy some plastic bins to put them inside of until the bad weather has passed. Though they will never really be good for single issue comic book storage, there are ways to adapt bookcases for trade paperbacks those are those handy collections of 610 issues in one volume, graphic novels, and huge compendiums. Most collectors store their comic books in cardboard collectors boxes that come in two size long and short. We send you brand new premium comics, fan art and surprise gifts in your mailbox every month. We are a independent page that has anything to do with comic books.
Bcw long boxes are found in comic book shops everywhere. I may cover some of the boxes with custom art over, at least for my favorite series. Like the tjena, its tall enough to store comic books standing up. That least just one box to get placed before i move on to the next longbox that needs a home probably ultraverse stuff, or maybe all indie books from the 80s. You are literally baking the books in all kinds of chemicals that the pvc bags offgas, as well as the acid migration that occurs due to the lignin content in the cheap.
They are constructed of white corrugated paper and have a 200 lb. Potential for the middle to fall out its never happened for me, but its not hard to imagine. I bought a couple more long cardboard boxes from my local comic book store, the great escape. These boxes hold the silver, regular and current comics. Long box comic books low art criticism on todays best. How to store your comic book treasures protect america. These boxes are made so comic books can be placed standing upright. When shopping for a bookshelf to store your comic book collection, there are two main things to look for. Long box of approximately 500 plus valiant comic books. Now, thanks to the collection drawer cos drawerboxes, that same room is my personal library showcasing my collection of over 15,000 comicsall available at the touch of my fingertips. The bcw storage box is the highest quality, most competitively priced cardboard storage box on the market today. And accuracy is limited to that of a bathroom scale. We also stock comic dividers to keep your collection organized and storfolio boxes to safely store a few books at a time. They hold over 250 bagged and boarded comics and are made from sturdy doublecorrugated cardboard.
Farewell, my comic book longboxes you kind of sucked kotaku. Sean, scott and sean rip into box one of three long boxes full of. In late 1998 ravelution partners, lewis brodnax and jamal walton, decided to use. Both styles come with 12 sleeves and backings of appropriate materials in either new comic or regular comic sizes. Formally unveiled at heroescon, longbox hopes to do for comics what itunes did for music. Dimensions are approximately 73 x 21 x 30 cm l x w x h including the lid. Product title 5 long comic storage box holds 200 225 comic b.
Once boarded and bagged, comics should be kept in a closed box so light doesnt fade the covers. It comes in a wide variety of colours including grey, blue, white, red, and orange making it a versatile option for any decor. Magazine box, one comic per mylar bag and board, 148 comics, 31. We spoke with mastermind rantz hoseley, who also edited images tori amosinspired comic book tattoo, about the software. The bcw long comic storage box is an ideal way to store and protect your comic books. The united states is politically divided into large gang turfs run by superinhuman monsters. Purchase either new comic or regular comic bundle boxes as kits and save money.
Bcw long comic book storage box bundle of 10 corrugated cardboard storage box comic book collecting supplies. Most comic collectors use this though to hold mylar comics. Easy to follow instructions for the assembly of the long comic box are printed on the bottom panel and are hidden from view once the box is completely constructed. Longbox graveyard marvel and dc comics and community. Store your comic books in this handy long size comic box. Long box lot 1 sell my comic books vintage unboxing youtube. The premiere subscription comic box for exclusive creatorowned and indie comics, art, and tshirts. This was the one bit of protection i am giving to my comics collection, which is.
Bcw long comic bin heavy duty plastic comic storage box with. Easy to follow instructions for the assembly of the long comic box are printed on the bottom panel and are hidden from. Bcw comic book long box storage bin is the last comic storage box you will ever need. Other sizes, small kind of book box hold roughly a 150175 comics, and then there is the magazine box which holds close to 200.
Our comic bundle boxes are made of standard nonarchival materials as well as archival quality materials. I will leave you with an article ive printed here before, though it actually dates to before the birth of longbox graveyard. Please remember to subscribe and hit that notification bell so you know when i post new videos. Short boxes vs long boxes vs drawer boxes chad bonin. Farewell, my comic book longboxes you kind of sucked. Im dreading the move because ive never stored any of my books in a basement. Plastic or waterproof comic storage boxes general comic. Boxes feature double walled bottoms with singlewalled box lids. Oct 25, 2019 the drona storage box is a kallax compatible box made from solid cardboard and skinned with fabric.
These lovely little things are built specifically to store your comic book collection. Exactly the same as a short box in form and function. Forty plus years of comic book collecting left me with a room full of long boxes unmovable and unmanageable. Comic book long box shop long box for comic book storage. Long comic storage box holds 200 225 comic books white by max pro. Any cardboard box will do, so long as boarded comics are inserted and stored vertically. Theres no better way to ship large quantities of comics than in white comic storage boxes, commonly referred to as long boxes white corrugated doublewalled boxes with lids that are designed for comic storage. These boxes are easy to assemble and are good for shipping items,too. There are a ton of options for organizing your comic book collection, from the super attractive ikea collections to plain ones you can decorate yourself. Stack and store your comic collection with a comic book long box from bcw supplies. Bagsunlimited also sells comic file cabinet shells that you slide an existing short or long box into.
This past weekend, i transferred my six longboxes of comics from white cardboard longboxes to black, plastic ones. How much does a long box of bagged and boarded comics comic. Great writers are ones whose material can transcend the boundaries of its genre and format, and right now comic book writers are beginning to be recognized for their amazing creativity and talent. How much does a long box of bagged and boarded comics. Short and long comic book storage boxes made of corrugated cardboard or plastic make an excellent way to neatly store your bagged and boarded comic books. How to store a comic book collection like a superhero. Jan 23, 2018 look for ones that have a solid bottom and are not collapsible. This long box for comic book storage can hold 200225 comics. Ikea comic book storage solutions 2020 catalog edition. Reason i ask is because it was brought to my attention that a comic book store near me was having a special going on. Im dreading the move because ive never stored any of my books in a. Ditch the flimsy cardboard for these strong, stackable, partitioned.
May 10, 2010 was an american fantasy and science fiction artist, noted for comic books, paperback book covers, paintings, posters, lp. I can fit 12 comics in each box using the mylar and fullback setup 15 books in. How many comics fit in a long box nt cgc comic book. Comic as a singular noun is sometimes used to refer to individual comics periodicals, what are known in north america as comic books. Jun 26, 2018 i am 5 years late to the party, but here is what i found by doing what mr. Not only does the cartel box look a lot better, i can store them on a bookshelf with a label stating what is inside. How to store your comic book treasures protect america home. I plan on keeping my comics in ultra pro sleeves and backers in the cardboard boxes. Bcw storage boxes fit current or silver age comic books. Now, thanks to the collection drawer cos drawerboxes, that same room is my personal library showcasing my collection of over 15,000 comics all available at the touch of my fingertips.
A new western frontier paints across the landscape embodying the harsh politicalcriminal climate of a postapocalyptic world. I am 5 years late to the party, but here is what i found by doing what mr. Use this box to store and protect all your valuable, collectible comics. Long box will hold roughly 250325 comic books depending upon the age and how fit the books are and whether they all have backing boards or not. Pvc plastic bags and standard cheap cardboard for the boxes and backing boards kill comic books, particularly the old comic books with the inexpensive newsprint quality pages. Most collectors already have their comics in comic boxes, and they are available at most comic book stores. Forty plus years of comic book collecting left me with a room full of long boxesunmovable and unmanageable. If youre willing to spend extra money, there are also soft plastic boxes, which are more durable and that cat credits with saving much of his inventory when a. The long comic file cabinet box holds one long comic box and stacks 3 high comic boxes are sold separately. The drona storage box is a kallax compatible box made from solid cardboard and skinned with fabric. Old man logan puts his claws away long box comic books. A comic book mystery box perfect for the seasoned and new pop culture collector.
Best plastic storage containers for comics cgc comic book. Buy bcw long comic book storage box bundle of 10 corrugated cardboard storage box comic book collecting supplies. Long comic book boxes unassembled long comic book storage boxes that hold up to 300 comics. How to properly store comics in boxes monkeysee videos. This past weekend, i transferred my six longboxes of comics from.
I did a quick search and didnt come up with any topics. Order 1 rail for each drawer in which you want to use upright dividers. The history of the project longbox project longbox grew out of the desire to have the comic book equivalent of the internet movie database imdb. Mar 19, 20 pvc plastic bags and standard cheap cardboard for the boxes and backing boards kill comic books, particularly the old comic books with the inexpensive newsprint quality pages. If you want to use upright dividers in every drawer, you will need 5 per case. Jun 16, 2009 long box will hold roughly 250325 comic books depending upon the age and how fit the books are and whether they all have backing boards or not. Long or short comic book storage boxes and box dividers.
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