Framing Silver Age Keys

[GL-R2814-migration]

So I just recently got an X-Men #1 (1963) (approx. a 2.0) and I would really like to frame it along with Uncanny X-Men #1 (2011) and Uncanny X-Men #1 (2013 - when it comes out in Feb.)

 

My main concern is how to frame the 1963 #1 so that I ensure no damage to the book! I want it to come out in the same condition that it went in as.

 

A friend has suggested a 4 millimetre Mylar Archive Bag and a Half-Back (24 millimetre) backboard and then having it framed in that.

 

Does anyone else have suggestions?

[faster friends]

Try a CGC case

[BlowUpTheMoon]

There's a zillion threads about this. Here's one.

[GL-R2814-migration]

I've considered a CGC case but I'm not keen on how they look and worry about what they'd be like in a frame.

[GL-R2814-migration]

Thanks!!

[nwpassage]

I've considered a CGC case but I'm not keen on how they look and worry about what they'd be like in a frame.

 

They are also spendy as h@ll, with no mounting hardware.

[GL-R2814-migration]

Also, I should have specified that I'd like to have them custom framed by professionals.

[oakman29]

All kidding aside. Take a color scan of your X-Men #1,then frame the scan.You still will be able to frame it,and your book will not get damaged.

[Speedy-D]

Are you gonna put another one up on the wall every time they do a reboot? How much wall are we talking about??

[Hado]

What about all these?

 

[dscott]

What about all these?

 

 

two different books

[Hado]

What about all these?

 

 

two different books

[GL-R2814-migration]

I also own the X-Men #1 (1991) Cyclops, Wolverine & Iceman Cover that you have displayed there but not the other three...

 

I'm contemplating maybe holding out and trying to get a Giant Size X-Men #1 (1975) instead now that the issue os reboots have been brought up...

[GL-R2814-migration]

Since both the Uncanny #1 (1963) and Giant Size X-Men #1 (1975) are techinically under the category of the UNCANNY X-MEN, it would be odd to frame X-Men #1 (1991) along with them since it doesn't belong, right?

 

I love these suggestions guys! Please keep them coming!!

[oakman29]

I just can't imagine hanging up an expensive key on the wall,leaving it to UV light.Possibility of it falling off the wall etc etc.

[GL-R2814-migration]

I just can't imagine hanging up an expensive key on the wall,leaving it to UV light.Possibility of it falling off the wall etc etc.

 

I totally understand your thoughts! That's why I'm on this forum! I'm new to collecting and want to get as much info as possible!

 

I know you suggested the color scan (which I am considering) but do you have any other display ideas?

 

I really want to display it in some way (other then CGC - I'd rather keep it raw), and I thought if I framed it that would be the nicest way. If you have any other thoughts please let me know. I would love to hear them!

 

I'm open to any and ALL suggestions on here! Please FIRE AWAY!

[GL-R2814-migration]

I should also mention i am aware of the plastic comic displays (I do own a few) but are they really a good option for an Uncanny X-Men #1??

[DiceX]

I just can't imagine hanging up an expensive key on the wall,leaving it to UV light.Possibility of it falling off the wall etc etc.

 

I totally understand your thoughts! That's why I'm on this forum! I'm new to collecting and want to get as much info as possible!

 

I know you suggested the color scan (which I am considering) but do you have any other display ideas?

 

I really want to display it in some way (other then CGC - I'd rather keep it raw), and I thought if I framed it that would be the nicest way. If you have any other thoughts please let me know. I would love to hear them!

 

I'm open to any and ALL suggestions on here! Please FIRE AWAY!

 

Color print.

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[GL-R2814-migration]

I just can't imagine hanging up an expensive key on the wall,leaving it to UV light.Possibility of it falling off the wall etc etc.

 

I totally understand your thoughts! That's why I'm on this forum! I'm new to collecting and want to get as much info as possible!

 

I know you suggested the color scan (which I am considering) but do you have any other display ideas?

 

I really want to display it in some way (other then CGC - I'd rather keep it raw), and I thought if I framed it that would be the nicest way. If you have any other thoughts please let me know. I would love to hear them!

 

I'm open to any and ALL suggestions on here! Please FIRE AWAY!

 

Color print.

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How would I go about scanning the book? Just in a regular scanner or is there a special way to go about it?

[oakman29]

I just can't imagine hanging up an expensive key on the wall,leaving it to UV light.Possibility of it falling off the wall etc etc.

 

I totally understand your thoughts! That's why I'm on this forum! I'm new to collecting and want to get as much info as possible!

 

I know you suggested the color scan (which I am considering) but do you have any other display ideas?

 

I really want to display it in some way (other then CGC - I'd rather keep it raw), and I thought if I framed it that would be the nicest way. If you have any other thoughts please let me know. I would love to hear them!

 

I'm open to any and ALL suggestions on here! Please FIRE AWAY!

 

Color print.

thread>

 

 

How would I go about scanning the book? Just in a regular scanner or is there a special way to go about it?

You can scan in a colored printer or take it to kinkos and make a couple colored high res prints.You'll never know it was a print on your wall.