Comic Book Resources: Useful Stuff & Storage Supplies Too!

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Comic Book Resources;
Useful Stuff,
And Also Storage Supplies!

Comic book resources! This page will give you some resources and information that haven’t really fit on any of my other pages. What do resources mean to you? I hope I give you some of the info you were looking for. I consider “comic book resources” as a general catch all for interesting news, where to get comic books, maybe some updates in the industry and comic book supplies. So let’s touch a little on each.

News and Comic Book Sources

Now if you happen to be looking for on line sources to obtain comic book subscriptions, then you came to the right place. A subscription to a particular superhero of interest, can sure save a bundle as opposed to purchasing at the newsstand prices, don’t you think?

Well, I have just recently found out that my good bud Jay, is now working at a remarkable comic book shop out in the Bay Area in California. Jay is a great resource for all things related to comic book supplies and other comic book resources. He is now working at a place called R & K Comics and Cards. They are one of the oldest comic shops in the Bay Area (25+ years!), R & K Comics and Cards is known for their wide selection of comics, graded comics, gaming cards, trade paperback books, toys, manga, art and collectibles.

They are now embarking on an entirely new journey by creating a new website found at longbox.net . You really need to surf over and check out what they have to offer. I don’t believe you will regret it. Of course you can always surf the pages on my site from the menu at the left to find other very useful links and bits of information about comic book resources.

If you happen to be looking for back issues at a reasonable price, I have found that Chuck over at Mile High Comics goes to great lengths to find the best deals he can for his customers. I would highly recommend you take a look, but be sure to return here.

Now bar none, while doing my research, this site came up as one of the greats for news of the day, forums, valuable comic book resources and just great stuff. It is a good place to kick back and surf around for a while. Comic Book Resources is good entertainment. And don’t forget to make any comments you may have about this site in the forum (when I get it created) here at my site (thanks ahead of time).

How Do I Preserve and Store my Valuable Treasures? Read On!

With a little care and consideration you can maintain and preserve all of your comic books. Here are some comic book resources tips and techniques:

If you plan to keep your comic books for more than five years, use long-term backing with acid-free paper, Mylar sleeves and store them in a controlled environment as follows:

Put each comic in a Mylar sleeve that covers the book like a clear envelope and has a pressed board backing to keep it straight.

Slide the backing into the Mylar sleeve with the treated side facing front. (Backing boards are white on the treated side and gray on the untreated side)

Slide the comic book into the sleeve, cover facing out.

Store comic books standing up in short or long comic book boxes.

Place the boxes where they will not be affected by sunlight, fluorescent lights, heat, humidity or smoke.

Find an area that is away from inquisitive young minds and pets just dying to find something to chew on.

Tips:

Short comic book boxes will hold around 100 books, while long boxes will hold around 300.

Comic book supplies come in the same sizes as the books, so ensure you get the right fit. Most stores will let you buy Mylar and backing individually, unless you're buying premium quality.

Comic books are priced, in part, according to their condition, so store yours properly.

Warnings:

Many comic book connoisseurs tape the back of the Mylar to keep it closed. If you do this, be careful not to accidentally catch the book on the tape.

As you are reading your comic books, use care in turning the pages and be very selective with whom you allow to handle them, other than yourself. And Now, Comic Books at eBay!

Wow! Look what I figured out how to do for you. You may or may not be familiar with all that is available on eBay. But now, I have figured out how to display some of the Comic Book merchandise available there. The table below gives you some of the items available or you can click on through with the link in the bottom left hand corner to see all items available.

If you have never registered at eBay, you may want to take a minute to do that so you can participate in all the auctions that may interest you. Good luck and have fun at eBay!

Some Other Cool Sites

Well, as time goes on and I find other interesting sites for you to contemplate, I will add them here. I have just run across some other great comic book resources sites. For some great comic book collectables, check out what Don has to offer. You may find some other collectables of interest also.

Now this site may be of some very serious interest to some of you. Have excess comics books that you would like to trade for something else? Then this swap site will definitely peek your curiousity.

Here is quite an interesting site I have recently come across. Gideon has just started a site to help up and coming inspired comic book creators. He is already several steps ahead of the game. Gideon is using the same tools and philosophy to build his site as I am using for this site. If you are a newbee wanting to start your own comic book creations and artistry or have been at it for a while, but could use some advise, his site for comic book artists and creators will become your go to source for great information.

Now here is a potentially very useful site that just came on line. This is basically a comic book search engine. You don't have to keep bouncing from site to site looking for that favorite back issue. Go take a look at what Comic Seeker has to offer. I believe this will be a very beneficial site as time goes on.

Final Thoughts

Preservation and storage supplies, such as Mylar bags, acid free backing and boxes can be found at many downtown comic book stores. I have not found a good all-in-one online resource yet, but when I do, I will add that to my page.

I have given you a few excellent comic book resources here and as I find more, you will be the first to know. If you find any that you think should be added, by all means drop me a line and I will look at your new comic book resource. In the mean time, feel free to use my menu at the left and look for other resources and info that will add to your comic book collection enjoyment.

Comic Book Resources; Useful Stuff,And Also Storage Supplies!

Comic Book Resources;
Useful Stuff,
And Also Storage Supplies!