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Essential Tips for Ensuring Your Comic Books Remain in Top Condition
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Essential Tips for Ensuring Your Comic Books Remain in Top Condition

By Steve Roop February 5, 2023 7 min read 285 views
You’ve spent years putting together your collection of comic books. And it’s the years that may come back to haunt you if you aren’t storing and caring for them properly.
TL;DR – Keep your comics in top condition Handle with care: Clean hands, support the spine, turn pages from the middle edge, and avoid stacking weight on covers. Use proper bags and boards: Correct-size bags with acid-free boards; mylar for keys and long-term storage. Control climate: Aim for roughly 60–70°F and 40–50% relative humidity; avoid attics, garages, and damp basements. Block light: Keep comics out of direct sunlight and strong UV; store in dark boxes or use UV-filter sleeves for displ...

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