Comic Book Care and Storage
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What's great about this video is that you talk about reading the books, and unlike other TH-cam channels it isn't all about the $$
Thank you! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that compliment. I, like you feel that too many videos focus on the values of comic books. I just like reading and collecting them. I don’t care so much about the values. Comics should be read and enjoyed! 😊
You don’t use e gerber full backs? You’ll have to change out the boards if you don’t use e Gerber boards
One of the worst things...when moving...is when u realize how damn heavy the long boxes of comics are! Lol nice video!
Imagine having to empty the file cabinets and moving twice as much. It is a great idea if you don't have to worry about the move.
I agree! I never had to move them out of the house as of yet, but I have had to move them from upstairs to the basement and that was a pain in the neck! I figured I’m not getting any younger and at a certain point my back isn’t going to be able to handle it lol thanks for watching and commenting!
I agree! Emptying them would be a pain! I think we are staying in the house we live in and don’t plan to move anytime within the next 20 yrs or so, so I think I’m safe for now lol thanks for watching and commenting!
I actually prefer short boxes to long boxes for alot of diff reasons like this. The only time i use long boxes is when i have a collection of one comic series that wont fit in a short boxes. So for now i only use 2 long boxed for my hulk and spidey collection. I will sooner than later need another one for daredevil tho
AAAAAAHHHH! Thanks for the shout out! I will post a thank you video soon!
Hey there! Glad you saw the video! Happy to do the shout out. Thanks so much for the suggestion!
The fact that you don't have all of your comics facing each other to avoid spine damage is hard to watch. Nothing drops a NM down to a VF faster than spine creasing which can ONLY occur due to being stored far too tight or with all the books facing the same direction.
I would think that proper storage could prevent that problem.
I'm not an avid single issue collector but when I do pick up floppies I store them in polyethylene bags. I replaced & stop using polypropylene bags. They tear & crinkle too easily. Polyethylene is not as clear in appearance as polypropylene but is more flexible, less likely to tear & from my limited research, provides better protection for short or long term storage. I'm not ever changing these bags so I hope this is true. You could use polyethylene for most of your books & use the mylar for your prized ones. Just an idea. If you can afford & don't mind buying the Mylar then that definitely works & as you said, you will never have to change them.
Hey there! Yes, I should have mentioned that I tried the polyethylene bags before, but the fact that they are not very clear kind of bothered me. I’m sure they do the job well though. I still have a lot of Mylar, so I may just continue using that for now lol thanks for the great suggestion though!
8:00 bags ripple in older books because they're printed on newsprint which absorbs liquids whereas newer books are on glossy paper & so viola no instant bag ripple!
Ah yes, that makes sense! I though it had something to do with the paper. Thanks for the info!
You know it Dante. Keep collecting brother!
Great video. I love Mylites all comics go in there
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
This was a great idea for a video ..props to Vincent MacLean for suggesting it . I really like your "waiting room" bin for unread comics . I used to buy , bag , board and file my back issue purchases , and eventually realized I was forgetting to READ most of them . Now I won't bag and board a book until after I've read them (BTW , my unread bin is HUGE , I'm never going to be caught up ) I'd love to use mylites because you are SO right about the poly bags , but alas , I'm a cheap bastiche ! The app for keeping track of your comics is really cool . Wish there'd been such a thing when I started (When I started ,computers were as big as the rooms they were in ) When I first started collecting in the mid 70 's I used filing cabinets also , but once my color tion grew (topping out at 50,000 + , that was no longer feasible . Now I use short boxes (easier to move..I'm old !) Anyway , great video and one last thing ..I tagged you in a tweet the other day as I was asking folks for their best comic book run of the last 35 years . Mine was Peter David's Hulk ..what say you ? If you haven't already done such a video , perhaps a top 10 list of greatest sustained runs in comics history . See you on the next one .
Longest run for me is Daredevil from early '80's thru early to mid '90's.
I can relate too with unread books! I usually try to dedicate 1 day to read as many as possible but then that turns onto an obstacle
Eric! How’s it going!? Sorry I missed you tagged tweet! I haven’t been much on social media lately other than posting channel updates. Great idea for best runs video. I will definitely be doing a video on that soon my friend. As far as longest runs that I have sustained, nothing as epic as you or some of the other guys who are on the channel. I tend to be a sampler and read a little bit of everything. But I have really huge runs of Batman as Batman is my favorite superhero. As for my favorite run, I have many but I always tend to go back to the court of owls run by Scott Snyder. I have read that run so many times, and I never get sick of it. By the way, props to you. I cannot believe you have 50,000 comics!
Would love to see that. That is legendary! Anyway, thanks for tuning in. Cheers mate!
I’m glad I’m not the only one who has a backlog of comics to read. I was feeling guilty there for a bit lol
@@Dante19883 IHAD 50,000 comics .It ended up coming down to sell my comics or lose my house .Easy choice . I now have about 6or 7 thousand or so comics but I'm more of a Omnibus and Trades guy now .I had every Marvel Superhero Comic from FF #1 through Siege , and 99.9 % I'd DC's output from 1962 to right before Flashpoint .Turns out I was buying so much new stuff , I didn't have time to enjoy the hobby .Strangely enough , though I miss not having complete runs of Spidey , Avengers ,FF etc ..I am having more fun with the hobby than at any point in 40+ years .
Love this video man! Technical video on comics always appreciated
Thanks, glad you enjoyed!
@@Dante19883 i was desperately in need for these details. Very well put man 👍🏻 👏
nice Kazar run... have that stuff my self. Great parrot joke wile beating up the Birdman
lol
Haha I love KaZar and glad I could give you a laugh ha ha
I also recommend filing cabinets. Measurements are critical as not all cabinets have the same drawer height or widths.
Horizontal cabinets (very wide drawers) are great if depth is an issue. If depth isn't an issue, a four drawer legal cabinet (wider style) can be super handy as the density of storage is great as demonstrated in the video with the two rows side by side.
Absolutely! Yes, I love the filing cabinets. One day I hope to upgrade to oak ones.. I feel those would look very sharp 😊 so expensive though lol
EGerber when I phoned were pleasant and accomodating. It's only worthwhile ordering in larger quantities. And their pricing structure scales nicely.
I agree totally. Awesome service!
Dante just viewed your 2 yo vid but still found very relevant. I began storing in 2 filing cabinets years ago but when even those ran out of space had to resort to short boxes because of cost. If I had alot of time I'd like to store everything in cabinets. I agree they are much more secure from fire, water, & theft (key locked) then cardboard boxes!
Thanks, glad you found this helpful!
oh man, DKIII is a treat as far as comic books can be treats... I have DKIII out in a main bookcase for me to just grab at anytime... I'm also a huge Frank Miller fan and DKIII is my favorite of his Batman, as crazy as that may sound.
Doesn’t sound crazy at all.. many people have told me how great it is! I so much look forward to reading it even more now! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I tried the filing cabinet route, but noticed that doing so damaged some of my comics. The hardware on the back of the drawers actually dented the comics stored in the front of the row, and the ones in the back got slightly bent as there was no support for the upper half of the book. (Basically they sort of bent over the back of the drawer, if that makes sense.) I went back to long boxes to keep them in better shape.
I actually noticed that bend a little bit. I have to go in periodically and readjust the books. I tend to put my least favourite books towards the back to preserve my favourites lol thanks for watching and commenting!
@@Dante19883 Couldn't you just put a hard material like a piece of wood or clipboard material in the front and back. Seems like that would solve the problem.
You should consider joining the group "Comic File Cabinets" on Face Book. Lots of great guys with tons of tips on doing this. Also, the app Zap-Kapow comics is like CLZ, but it has a built in price guide that is updated monthly. I like it a lot better than CLZ. I also use Comic Base Pro which has a price guide built in (Yes, I am so anal that I use two catalog apps) I just finished mounting a furniture dolly to the bottom of my vertical cabinet and am about to load it up. I already have a 5 drawer lateral cabinet filled. So much better than comic boxes! Don't have to worry about my cat puking on them. Eventually I'm going to mount caster wheels on my lateral cabinet.
Awesome! Thanks for the tips!!
DOUBLE BOARD the comics in the Poly. Not only does it give the comic a stronger back (harder to bend/more protected) it makes the comics LOOK BETTER (personal opinion obv lol) BUT it stretches out the poly a little bit (one sleeve can comfortably fit 2 boards and one comic). So double board with poly and ya can't go wrong, looks better and is better protected. :)
Thanks for the tip, I will try that out!
“Why did I switch to Mylar bags?” Lol the Polly bags have nothing to do with the size, you switched because of the material
I have the stackable filecabenet comic boxes. ( Currently on 28 boxes!) They re really good and stand at $6.95 for short, $10.95 Long and $11.95 for magazine sizes. However, everyone reccommends the wooden, more prestigue ones...but they're costly!
I agree! I would love those expensive wooden ones but they are way too expensive! The stackable boxes sound great though! Thanks for watching and commenting as always my friend!
I too am a comic book collector and plan on finish reading them all. 👍🏼
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Nice I’m very new to this
Thanks for all the information. I currently like the comic collection drawers for ease of pulling them out but you have a really good point. Thanks for the information on the mylites as well about to grab some for sure. Keep on posting.
I love mylites! It got old quick having to swap out bags/boards. I do like that filing cabinet idea =)
Thanks! Glad you like it. Yes, my lites are amazing. I’ll never go back to poly bags lol
I also use filing cabinets, but make sure you measure the height of the perspective filing cabinets as they can vary quite a bit.
ty for the info. personally i prefer at a bookself inside magazine corners at the colour of bookself. each magazine corner that is open in the one side has like 30 comic books. they are cheap , ergonomic and if u use the appropriate colour to match the colour of the bookself it is really nice. of course inside boards and bags.
Oh yes I’ve seen that before! Great idea, thank you!
Great video Dante! i definitely needed this and keep up the good work brother!🤙
Hey there, great to hear from you again! Thanks for tuning in. Glad you liked the video and found it helpful! I appreciate you watching and commenting as always. I definitely will keep it up! Stay tuned... lol
Hello, Is it ok if I place the backing board in the middle of my comic book? Plus....Love your videos! You just earned a subscriber.
I wouldn't do it. The book won't lay flat after years of being stored that way.
This well be useful for my comic collection
And I just pile my comics in a small closet
Yea give the filing cabinets a shot you’ll like them and you’ll find you’ll go back to your stored comics more often because they are easily accessible! Cheers!
How do u move the file cabinet if u had to move? Would it be heavy?
Kind of long but a very informative video thanks👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 just good a 5 drawer wide file cabinet...
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!
I also use CLZ. It is super handy, and convenient. I only wish I could highlight or mark an issue that I have that may not be in the best of shape. You can make notes on issues, but it would be alot easier if you could somehow list the condition of comic in your collection so it shows on your checklist. I do alot of dollar bin diving and budget collecting. I also read them lol!
Very cool! I agree, I feel like colour coding and highlighting would be really helpful. Yes I’m more into budget collecting myself now. In the past I dropped some cash on comics, but now I feel like I have most of the issues I really want(save stupid expensive silver age ones lol). Reading comics is important for sure. I don’t understand how people can collect but not read them lol thanks for watching and commenting!
Joe Blood . I believe you can view your lists at certain conditions. For example, you can view all your "fine" condition books.
@@robertt9342 TRUE! Sure is. While at LCS last week I had a friend show me how to fully use the CLZ Comics app! Now I will be going back thru everything and marking conditions.
Hey! I have a quick question. So my uncle passed some of his comic books down to me and I want to say that there is like 150 or more, and I don’t know if I should bag and board every single one of them, they aren’t rare or anything, they are recents so I don’t know if I should bag and board them or just put them straight in the comic storage box. What would you do?
I would say just do it it looks much cleaner and keeps them looking better if you decide to display them as well
Late viewer but enjoy your videos thus far. Totally agree with what you have mentioned. I have not used mylar yet and plan to though I just moved to New Zealand which barely has anything for comic folk. I did have a filing cabinet but having to move it hurt. I am actually about to go back and get my remaining issues but may sell off some I don't wanna have. But thanks for the videos
Glad you enjoy them. Thanks for watching!
Love your channel my friend. Love to hear how you started collecting and what drew you to it.. keep it up and hope you have s great year
Thank you my friend! I appreciate the positive feedback. You have a great year as well. Hope to hear from you again soon!
When storing comics in a box, is it ok for them all to face the same direction? I have heard from some people that you should alternate upside down or even facing each other every other book.
That's to prevent spine roll. If they're bagged and boarded, that shouldn't be an issue. If they're only in bags, or they're not bagged at all, then you would want to alternate spines.
What type of board size do you use for current comics or in general
Mylites for the win! Ultra pro is great too!
I agree!
Damn I thought my reading back log was big
Yes I know! There was a period of time when I bought more than I was reading. I stopped buying but still have a lot to read... I like to read books and play video games too, so I get through my backlog very slowly usually lol
@@Dante19883 ah I like to read books also. My book reading back log is huge. I aim to read about 3-4 comics a night except on weekends that's gaming time 😉 what you reading at the mo?
I live in southern ca. what’s a basement? :))
Might want to pull that original sin Spider-Man 4 out of that box before you get rid of it.
Lol yup, I did ha ha
Man thing rules! I would love to convert to Mylar but I'm poor. I should get that app... ah fuck, it's money too.
I know! I agree... financial restraints makes this hobby the pits sometimes. keep your chin up, you’ll get there. And yes, Man-Thing does rule!
check out the gatorguard for protecting your valued books. found some at a comic con. great slab
I will, thanks!
oh yes the first apppearnce of Adpatoid
Great tips!
Thank you my friend! Thanks for watching!
@@Dante19883 I love your channel, help me a lot to brush up my English. Hugs from Brazil!
Late viewer but how did you get them stickers for your dividers. They look awesome
I made them. Just printed out the logos and taped them to the divider. Thanks for watching!
Where do you get your comic books?? I’m struggling to find a good store (not eBay or amazon because the shipping price is very high). P.S I’m not in the U.S
80 percent of my collection came from eBay. eBay was good for comic about 5-10 years ago, but now I feel like it’s all people trying to make a quick profit. I went to school in the US so I was able to get cheap shipping. I feel your pain with respect to high shipping costs. I live in Canada and the shipping to 🇨🇦 from the Us is astronomical. I guess that’s why I don’t buy comics anymore lol I wish I had a better answer for you:. Thanks for watching
I suggest mycomicshop.com they do int'l shipping and have decent prices and collections
The second book you pulled out of your sell box is going for 40 right now
Is that Original Sin? Yes, I gotta look into selling that soon lol thanks for the info!
Good ideas. Although I love walking into a room filled with long (or short) boxes I can look thru. I have a friend with about 20. I just need to win a lottery and buy them all from him. (He's looking to sell)
Glad you liked the video! That sounds amazing. See maybe if he’ll sell you a little of the collection at a time... happy hunting!
Will 2 comic book on half book not damage the book ?
I couldn’t tell you for sure to be honest. So far it’s been okay though
I noticed you pulled out a couple key issues (First Appearances) in that box (21:22 in the video). Definitely hang onto those. Check out an app called Key Collector Comics. I would be happy to purchase those short boxes from you :P
Ah yes! The books in the filing cabinet I’m going to hold on to until I’m in a box whereafter I will then pass on to my son or daughter ( whoever is more interested lol) if you are really interested in purchasing the short boxes send me a message on IG or Twitter @geekeryd and we can chat more. Just an FYI all of the books in the shirt boxes are modern 2012-2016 but they are all Marvel/ DC if I recall correctly. Cheers!
Irrelevant to the video: how about the history of costume changes for heroes video. But one at a time please. Eg. Let's discuss which is your favourite Batman costume.
Great suggestion! I will look into that! I will definitely start with Batman when I get around to making it. Thanks for the idea!!
great video!do you suggest 3-mil poly bags?
Yup three mils are pretty reliable and cheaper than Mylar and they don’t crinkle like the thinner poly bags. I’m just not a fan because I find them to be a little opaque and not super clear... they do their job well though!
Great video
Thanks, glad you liked it. Thanks for tuning in and commenting!
great video!I Have a question and i need help-i bought today mylites2 and halfback boards( E.Gerber). I found the boards a bit rough in the surface, not shiny, is that a problem for my comics? is it safe? someone said that they might cause dimples in the back cover. i would really appreciate if you helped me. Thank you.
Hi there! Nah, I think you should be okay with the boards.. as long as they are acid free. Hope this helps!
When you buy the mylars .Do they come with boards or where you reccomend buying them from?any particular brand?
Hi there Benny! When I buy the mylars they do not come with boards. I actually just buy the boards from my local comic shop. I don’t discriminate usually between brands of boards. As long as they are Silver Age size, I am good. Hope this helps!
HEY I'M NEW TO THE COMIC WORLD I READ THE WALKING DEAD COMIC'S THE ISSUE VERSION. CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHAT BOARDS AND BAGS I SHOULD USE THANKS
I'm sure he answers that in video but you can use mylar to uphold it longer but if the issue is post 2005 or so the bag n board you get from the comic shop should suffice.
I use silver age bags as he states as well and boards from shops. I check em now n then every few months in case the bags or boards start to degrade and the comic.
Hey, thank you for making this video.This helps a lot. I just got back to collection consistently. If you are having trouble selling the amazing spider-man 700 shown in the video. I can take it off your hands at a good price :)
At 21:23 you selling the Amazing Spider-man Original Sin Tie-In #4?
Not at the moment... I will get around to it one day maybe lol
@21:24 in 2022 $500+ 😂
Where do you buy so many old comics? Is it your local store or a website?
I would have to say that most of my collection I acquire online.. usually lots on eBay. I went really nuts buying comics on eBay between 2012 and 2016 with breaks in between. I have slowed down significantly now because I feel like I have most of the books that I really want and could realistically afford. Definitely keep monitoring for eBay deals. Comic shops will rip you off! Comics there are always super overpriced
Bro you sound like Black Pigeon Speaks
I'd buy all those modern boxes off you I prefer modern lolllll
Ha ha thanks, I’ve slowly been selling them off
Just gonna casually skip by that hulk 181 huh? lol
Lol I didn’t even notice ha ha
Do more videos top picks new finds tavs
You got it! Top picks for sure!! New finds though will have to wait for a while as I have slowed my buying of new comics quite significantly lol stay tuned for more!
Nice video Dante! I’ll buy that box for $50, 😂
Lol ha ha I think I’ll hang on to it for now! Thanks for watching and commenting as always my friend! Cheers!
Geekery with Dante D. Cheers! Thank you for making entertaining videos! I thought I’d try, lol. There were good books in that box!👍🏻
Good points but your habit of saying "uh" every three seconds is really off putting!
I just bought the first incredible hulk comic @coniglio_sam on Twitter for $4k. I’m a happy guy now. You guys should follow him. He has a ton of amazing comics.
Thanks for the suggestion! I will have to check out his twitter! Enjoy the hulk comic!
Hey Man, I am interest in purchasing comic and was wondering the best way to buying back issue of comics like Uncanny X-Men or Amazing Spider-Man comics without breaking the bank. I am like you that I just like to have the comics and not so much about the value.
Hey there! Thanks for reaching out! Yes, back issues of X-Men and Spidey can get quite expensive, however if you’re getting the right books, you won’t have to spend that much! My first bit of advice is to avoid Silver Age books for now as they are always quite expensive, even the ones that aren’t really key issues. Start with the Bronze Age books (1970 and above) and work your way up. Secondly, try to avoid any key issues for now unless they are cheap (check out my affordable key issue video). When you go to buy any non key issue spidey or X-men book try to buy them in lots (usually eBay is good for this) or if you are buying them one issue at at a time from the comic shop, don’t spend more than 3 or 4 dollars per issue as they are definitely not worth it in my opinion. Also, if you opt for lower grades of the issues you are buying, you will save even more. I really like Midtown comics’ online store as they frequently have sales and filler books are usually not trip expensive. Give them a shot if you live in the US. If you live in Canada though, the shipping will be quite expensive. If you have any other questions, let me know. Happy hunting!
If you're not dead set on physical single issues, trade paperbacks and/or digital subscriptions like Marvel Unlimited can make it a lot more affordable to read old back issues. If you only want physical single issues, then I agree with Dante D. For X-Men you'd probably be best-off starting with non-key issues from the Claremont era. Issues that aren't first appearances or part of well known storylines like the Phoenix Saga or something can be fairly affordable. As a completely random example, you can find Uncanny X-Men 156 for less than $10, particularly if it hasn't been graded.
Step 1; sell all your floppy issues.
Step 2; get the trade paperback/graphic novel version, omnibus in particular.
Step 3; put them on a bookshelf next to your other books.
Awesome suggestion! I love my floppies though lol
... you just read random out of context back issues in no particular order then. Can't take your advice 😂
Bags and boards
Like storing wine it's all about the weather
Humidity, humidity humidity
Yup! Got the dehumidifier running at all times! Lol
cabinets ???? WRONG!!! use cardboard acid free boxes!
I did that for a while but it was a pain because they were stacked on top of each other to conserve space. When I wanted a comic at the bottom, I had to take all the top ones off first to access it. I find my comics much more accessible in cabinets
@@Dante19883 More accesible in cabinets? of course, but more secure for the comics? not!, cardboards protect more, acids of the cabinets and open things are risky. For boxes access you buy shelves to store each box in a row. I use Seville Shelves and Bagsunlimited boxes.