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[joemad]

how should i protect my comics so they stay in perfect condition?

more than just a bag and board, what should i look into? mylars? what kind of mylars?

[goldust40]

Mylars are good as long as they're cost effective. I recommend putting the comic in a Mylite (with flap), and then putting the comic, with a board, in a standard, open Mylar. As for what Mylars, that depends on the book. Cole and Gerber are expensive - I've heard Jef Hinds is good, however, and cheaper.

[tth2]

Mylars are good as long as they're cost effective. I recommend putting the comic in a Mylite (with flap), and then putting the comic, with a board, in a standard, open Mylar.

 

I always thought I was the only person who did this! Putting the comic in a mylite before putting it inside the mylar is definitely the best way to protect your books.

[JohnBull]

If you have the mylite to start with, do you need the mylar? As it doesn't touch the book, couldn't you just put the mylite in a cheap poly bag with a backing board?

[goldust40]

You could do, certainly. But the combination of Mylite and Mylar minimizes any chance of invasive elements harming the comic. I just think that Mylars offer better protection - especially where it's needed, on the corners. You can also flip through Mylared books and not worry so much about any possible damage. Plus comics look nicer in Mylars.

[Galactus]

There are also different types of Mylites, 1 mill and 2 mill as far as i am aware.