Browse our selection of acidfree comic book sleeves below, with golden, silver and modern age options. Marvel, dc, dark horse, image and dozens of hard to find smallpress comics. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine. Comic sleeves snapit comic book display system bcw discontinued limited quantity available. Paul levitz is a comic book fan who has worked as editorpublisher of the comic reader, editor of the batman titles and others, writer of more than 300 storiesincluding an acclaimed run on legion of superheroesand a dc comics executive, finishing his 38year stint with the company as. The silver age of comic book art by arlen schumer home. Bcw silver comic mylar bags 2 mil comics, comic books storage collecting supplies, 7 14 x 10 12 50 pack. Mylar bags will not discolor, damage, or adhere to items placed inside them. First, i estimate that there were about 960 comics featuring supermansuperboy or his friends, so its almost 60% of the total. Silver age comic book supplies for comics from the mid 1950s to early 1970s. What size of bags and boards do i need to protect my comic. The bcw comic book frame is an attractive black frame with a clear glass front.
You can also store up to 8 comic book storfolios in a bcw magazine box. Silver age was a twelve part storyline that ran through a series of one shot comic books published by dc comics in 2000. The silver age of comic book art revised edition is a 196page, 9x fullcolor hardcover book and ebook about comic book art in the 1960s, and how the events of that turbulent decade were mirrored in the works of 8 hall of fame comic book artists. Mar 29, 2019 how to size your comic books for proper storage. A golden age book wont fit in a silver or modern bag. This sumptuous book is visually rich, informative and insightful, brimming with beauty.
We offer silver age poly bags, mylars, backer boards, showcases, screwdowns, album pages, and just about anything else a comic book collector would need to store and display silver age comics. Lets take a trip back to the heady days of the silver age of comics, when the most important thing was how ludicrously attentiongetting the cover of your comic book could be, and figuring out how to make sense of it on the inside was clearly secondary. Silver age comics provide you with a look into the past, taking you to an era of books that spanned from 1956 to 1969. Do any of you use silver age comic bags for current sized comics. A group of top comic collectors has chosen detective comics no. Second, this was before there were comics shops, before there were the yellowcolored ads offering back issues for sale.
Sleeves and toploaders 46 trading card holders 55 trading card cases 20. What size of bags and boards do i need to protect my comic books. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by the way the name is pronounced. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Carmine infantino, steve ditko, jack kirby, gil kane, joe kubert, jim steranko, neal adamsand others. Comic book storage supplies shop comic book sleeves and. Comic book sleeves acid free comic book protectors bcw. The bronze age retained many of the conventions of the silver age, with. These books cover a wide range of genres, from superhero adventure tales to horror stories, allowing you to select the type of comic that fits your particular interests.
I found the best way to fill the bags was to insert the backing board first, and then the. Following the golden age of comic books and an interregnum in the early to mid1950s, the silver age is considered to cover the period from 1956 to circa 1970, and was. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. Personally, i like the art and spending money on something that not only do i like the history story behind, but. Following world war ii, the popularity of superheroes as comic protagonists was in decline and the major comic companies switched to a number of alternative genres such as horror, romance and crime. The 100 greatest silver age comic book covers of all time. The modern age of comic books is a period in the history of american superhero comic books which is generally considered to have begun in the mid1980s and continues through the present day. Bcw comic book mylars are made of archival safe polyester mylar, an inert material of the highest clarity. The front cover and spine features a crystal clear pocket into a piece of artwork or even a comic book can slide. In short, if you have any interest in comic book art and the artists that drew them, this is the book for you.
Many heroes of this time period battled the axis powers, with covers such as captain america comics. You will need to determine which of the 4 modern age categories that your comic book falls under to be sure to get the proper size of comic bags and backing boards. Hello, so i have recently been reunited with my collection and i need to sleeve and box hundreds of comics. For the purpose of bag and board sizes, bcw has simplified the sizes into three groups, or ages. Many comics historians peg this as the beginning of the silver age of american comic books, although marvel at this point still. All scans are exclusive property of mile high comics, inc. Fulfilment by amazon fba is a service amazon offers sellers that lets them store their products in amazons warehouses, and amazon directly does the picking, packing, shipping and customer service on these items. The styles of the books were done in homage to the comics of the actual silver age. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic books name. What is the size difference between golden, silver, bronze. Tm and may not be used on other websites without prior authorization.
One silver age bag can hold several modern age comics, which makes a stiff enough package that backing boards arent needed. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Silver age comic book size normally sold in packs of 50, we are offering this partial pack lot. Best silver age long term investments on a budget i know most people collect comics for art, stories, or for other reasons. Best silver age long term investments on a budget silver. It follows the silver age of comic books, and is followed by the modern age of comic books. The bronze age of comic books is an informal name for a period in the history of american superhero comic books usually said to run from 1970 to 1984. Silver age superhero comics 19561969 for sale ebay. Get the best deals on silver age superhero comics 1956 1969. We suggest that you measure your comic book or refer to the. Im going through my latest completed collection and finding that a lot of the issues have huge bags. The silver age of comic book art public group facebook. Be a hero and keep your comics safe with comic book sleeves from bcw. From the golden and silver age through the current era, bcw has comic book supplies that will keep your collection safe.
Im sure that ward had to scrounge everywhere to find that many comics featuring the man of steel. During approximately the first 15 years of this period, many comic book characters were redesigned, creators gained prominence in the industry, independent comics flourished, and. Comic care 100 polyethylene 3mil silver age size comic sleeves. Comic shops cater to fans, selling comic books, plastic sleeves bags and cardboard backing. Standard silver age comic books are 7 wide x 1012 tall. The silver age of comic books was a period of artistic advancement and widespread commercial success in mainstream american comic books, predominantly. Read tons and tons of amazing goldensilver age comic books.
Enter your email address here and well update you on availability. What is the size difference between golden, silver, bronze and modern age dc comics. You are buying a unopened pack of comic care silver age size comic covers with 1 12 flap for extra protection. Personally, i like the art and spending money on something that not only do i like the history story behind, but something that will only gain value with time. We suggest that you measure your comic book or refer to the date to determine the category.
Read tons and tons of amazing goldensilver age comic. Im asking because i have started to buy comic books specifically a few from dcs new 52 range and i wanted to buy plastic sleeves for them to store and keep them in good condition. Silver age comics is one of nycs oldest comic shops. After nearly sixty issues of jack kirby captain america covers in the silver age, a five year span, along comes this one. Comic sleeves mylar golden age 2 mil with flap 8 x. The silver age of dc comics by paul levitz, hardcover. I also saw that bcw offers a sleeve that was 7 which would work too. Although the hobby of collecting comic books is not quite as old, it has spawned an industry of providing collectors. Available in current, silver, or golden age comic size. Paul levitz turns his archivist eye to the silver age of dc, beginning in the mid 1950s to 1970. Browse comics comic books and pop culture items at silver age comics.
Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by. High in clarity, impact resistance, and melting temps these bags are ideal for preserving and displaying your prized books. Dec 15, 2011 what is the size difference between golden, silver, bronze and modern age dc comics. These 2 mil and 4 mil comic book sleeves are made of archival polyester mylar an.
Jul 31, 2017 the comic book plus site has an unbelievable trove of over 33,000 golden age and silver age comics books, scanned and ready to be read in full. It is an ideal companion and guide to the silver age for novices and cognoscenti alike. Acid free archival comic book mylars current, silver, or. Lucky for you, bcw has comic book protectors of all kinds. One thing i always hated was some sleeves seemed insanely tight. I know some collectors only buy silver age or golden age size bags regardless of what theyre collecting, but i dont understand the rationale behind putting a modern comic in a bag thats way too big. Paul levitz is a comic book fan who has worked as editorpublisher of the comic reader, editor of the batman titles and others, writer of more than 300 storiesincluding an acclaimed run on legion of superheroesand a dc comics executive, finishing his 38year stint with the company as president and publisher. Vincent bernard the silver age of comic book art is a beautiful, brilliant work of love and true passion. Includes all comic books published during the period of 1956 to 1970. Posted by d422 under the 100 greatest silver age comic book covers of all time. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account.
Following the golden age of comic books and an interregnum in the early to mid1950s, the silver age is considered to cover the period from 1956 to circa. Your comic is neatly displayed centered in a mat border you can easily access from the rear. The storfolio can be shelved in a book case, or carried in your back pack to safely transport your comics to your favorite comic book convention. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The golden age of comic books describes an era of american comic books from 1938 to 1956. The silver age of comic books was a period of artistic advancement and widespread commercial success in mainstream american comic books, predominantly those featuring the superhero archetype. Well, the slogan the worlds greatest comic magazine. These 2 mil comic book bags are made of archival polyester mylar an inert material of the highest clarity.
Parkers records and comics features an extensive inventory of golden age, silver age, bronze age, and collectible comic books that include classic comic book publishers like dell comics, marvel comics, dc comics, archie comics, charleton, gold key and many others. Big fudge archival comic book bags and boards pack of 50 comic bags and 50 boards for current comic books or 6. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. Then, combine your bags with boards and other comic. Berni wrightson is a terrific artist, occasionally doing a super hero book here and there, but its his horror genre that attracts all the attention. Note that this is the period that spawned the 60s batman series, and no, this is not a coincidence. The comic book plus site has an unbelievable trove of over 33,000 golden age and silver age comics books, scanned and ready to be read. Mylar bags will not discolor, damage, or adhere to comic books placed inside them. Comic sleeves polypropylene resealable golden age size with flap 7 58 x 10 14 a. Then, combine your bags with boards and other comic book supplies for full protection and storage. Westerns, silver age 195669, comics, collectibles picclick.
The importance of the ff simply cant be overstated, kicking off the marvel age and revolutionizing comics. Your premier source for new comics and related collectibles. An american comic book is a thin periodical originating in the united states, on average 32. Established in february 1991, in queens, ny, weve got a fantastic collection of vintage books, as well as the latest new releases. These crispy 2 mil mylar comic bags will make your collectioin shine. Comic books have been a popular storytelling medium since the mid1930s.
Jan 15, 2009 its one of the most striking horror covers of all time, and that includes the ec comic covers. Welcome to the silver age of comic book art facebook group, a forum for discussing all things silver agecirca 19561970. The backing boards fit very snuggly so the comic book doesnt slide around. The silver age of comics refers to an era that ran from 1956 to the early 1970s. Silver age comic book supplies acid free bags, boards. Throughout the history of comic books, publishers have made comics is different sizes learn more. For longterm storage that brings the percomic cost of mylar down to near that of normal bags, yet they are far better for your books. The silver age lasted from 1954 or 1956 to about 1970 though some people count everything up until 1985 as part of it, folding in the the bronze age of comic books. Centering mostly on reproductions of covers, interior art, merchandising, pop culture, and of course thr batman tv show, this book is a wonderful trip down memory lane. Best of the golden age batman, captain america, alex schomburg get nods as collectors select their favorite covers of the era.
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