How To Protect Your Comic Books

[@ashenone3427]

This video is hilarious, but so informative.

[@FerrariDMC]

I would also advise acid free labels instead of tape on your Mylar bags. The other benefit to that is you can write on the labels things like what you paid for the comic or when you put the book in the Mylar bag. Archival ink pens are also available. I use a Pigma Graphic 1 pen.

[@m.comicman243]

I recommend using mylar bags only for "special comics", and just use poly bags for everything else.

[@alex_gavel]

1 more tip, you should keep them off the ground, especially if they are in your basement. You don't want to risk a small flood leaking water into your box damaging your comics. I keep mine on a small, stable shelf in my closet

[@michaelmayrend313]

This video is great. I hope this person started his voice over career. He seems to have the pipes for that gig.

[@DMJNMRD]

what about a comic volume hardcover/paperback book?

[@TimberWolf1000]

I know bags and boards have to change every 3-5 years, but how long do the Mylar bags last for?

[@spongemario4205]

Austin Yanover as long as the Mylar bag is undamaged it will last forever

[@jmmmenelik4784]

What about graphic novels or paper trade back.

[@wdunn06]

The comics in his box are slanted, that can damage them aswell. They need to be propped up

[@IanHollis]

What are the benefits of putting the backing board in the middle of the comic vs. behind the comic? Thanks.

[@vincentdeguard4726]

Ian Hollis Would say putting the board in the middle is a bad idea as it will creat a "bulge" in the comic...i.e not remain flat, also does not protect the spine of the comic.

[@arturo.arreola]

Vincent de Guard I agree putting the board inside the comic messes up the spine. It's better not to have anything inside your comics not even a bookmark while it's stored.

[@regishel]

Thank you for telling me what possibilities I have when saving my most precious comics from ruining themselves more than when I bought them. I had know idea I could do more than use plastic sleeves and had no idea that they had made some only for comic use. Buy the way ***** is it a problem to put your comics besides an air conditioner if it's dark? Is there a way to read my comics without touching them?

[@vincentdeguard4726]

regishel Reading comics without touching them can be achieved by using "inert" gloves...like those used in museums.

[@SinisterAngel1]

what is the point of having them if you can't display them?

[@Spaceman_00]

Wow! Pretty dang good advice!

[@PAVI259]

@MikuYagami if it fits in the bag yes

[@snakes3425]

Or you can just say forget the bagging and backing unless you believe a comic that has just hit the stands is going to be worth a fortune owing to a movie or something and just oh I don't know read and enjoy them (a historic comic like Action Comics #1 or Detective Comics #27, Captain America #1 or Amazing Fantasy #15 I could understand they have value because well first appearences of Superman, Batman, Captain America and Spider-Man and very few orginals are left)

[@ChantaR]

Awesome video. Informative and entertaining.

[@JulEnglefaris]

The lunch incident. The horror.

[@MikuYagami]

can do protect mangas as well??

[@Sage92pk]

Great video

[@OrderoftheHammer]

Got too many as it is and still collecting, though really...it depends upon the woman you're feeding. Best be deep into a chick if going to cash in those leftover first edition Spiderman comics. The worst dissapointment when it came to investing in future junk was baseball cards. I now have 2 shoe boxes full of scrap cardboard I've been encouraged by my friends to " just hold onto them longer"...damn steroid popping idiots ruined everything with that and their constant strikes for better pay.

[@comicmanamazing]

and what if i use ultra pro?

[@NosferatuTheRed]

Can one person tell me what size/type bags to use to protect my graphic novels? They are all between 200 and 400 pages approx.....

[@OrderoftheHammer]

( continued from comment) You know what's really depressing ? Going to a Dollar general store and seeing 10 of your old comics in mint condition sold for 5 bucks. I mean it's good for nostalgiac purposes, but no resale value. Can't beat having a good job to help pay for an expensive meal. If solely depend on comics, it'll only keep you looking for more and they can't keep up with the bills no matter how many you save.

[@braulio751]

great video,it's funny but truth

[@leodtv]

Where are the dc comics

[@Schabang]

I know that feel bro.

[@zulkifleerasip78]

it will turn yellowish and affect the cover.

[@OrderoftheHammer]

of course, but so was I. Still though, it sucks how bad the market gets at times. Alot of mine i refuse to sell due to nostalgia or info and art I don't want to part with, though most fo it I can just assume part with and get a finanacial boost now and then...if at all possible.

[@Benysaj13]

1:40, laughed out loud

[@upon1326]

1:40

[@headkills117]

how much does one mylar bag cost compared to a regular poly bag.

[@vincentdeguard4726]

Vladamir Makarov They probably cost 5times as much though that is offset by lasting five times as long most likely...

[@gotohellaaron]

How expensive are mylar bags and boards?

[@DudesNextDoor123]

2:11 OH GOD, WHY?!

[@upon1326]

2:11 (update)

[@elainamarialawrence2776]

Were can you buy the comic covers

[@shinobitech13]

put the women away and meet some comics

[@OrderoftheHammer]

not hate at all, like alot, but there are times when you just have to put them down and go live life. If hate anything, hate idiots...and nerds are in no way beyond being an idiot. That's an illusion. Ignorance can blind anybody.

[@garrettcummings7947]

What exact type of my lead do you use

[@HolisticCookie]

Dude, why did you crease that comic? Couldn't you use a magazine as an example? That made me sad... :(

[@williamcarroll5402]

That's nice and all but I'm talking about novels those big comic books I have about 628 now I stopped buying paper basket they were so small and didn't give me the whole story I need to protect those thanks for the paperback information I needed that but I really want to save these novels

[@gazza42069]

these guys hate captain america 26 lmao

[@nerdcastproductions]

if you get some comics you in the future you might have enough money to buy your woman a full meal

[@shaihulud6443]

For the books, I use my kitchen wrap. ust wrap them.

[@2010karma]

I found some old ones in dollar general

[@ChrisKaliber]

I keep mine in a bucket of water

[@ntsmiddy]

if you want a life ampxxx777 why did you search up this video

[@JohnSmith-gu3ub]

Waterproof cardboard box...🤔

[@RactupusRex]

@snakes3425 I thought I was the only one who thought this!

[@OrderoftheHammer]

no...no...no....comics have good artwork in them, but thats not living.

[@ThomasWilliams848403]

thanks for shareing the video i jus sub to you

[@Joepass91]

Give me those comic books!!!

[@thestatzman]

The brother tornado and the box shove mad me cringe. UGHHH

[@graffartistcaz5741]

this guy has poser written all over him, we the real comic book nerds and geeks have hidden ourselves from these wannabe hipsters/ comic collecting so called gamers,they're a plague just like comicbookgirl19, they read up on comic books history on wikipedia, make up lies and pass it off as if they've been doing this since childhood..dont worry there comes a day when theyll move on to something else and we the real nerds and geeks will rise again...for now ill stay in my art school, Art institute

[@MidevilGames]

Str8 bars

[@Bingusandtheallstars]

But Mylar I so exspensive!!!!

[@nerdcastproductions]

you know i was being sarcastic right?

[@panduh7107]

why r u watching this video if you hate comic books

[@rmdelarva]

I just toss all of mine into the pile in the closet. Yeah right.

[@TheDppish]

why do they hate captain america????

[@Dangerfield04]

1:15 I cringed