What Size of Bags and Boards Do I Need to Protect my Comic Books?Posted on February 19, 2017 by blogbcwsuppliesWhile today’s comic books are normally 6 5/8 inches wide by 10 3/16 inches high, these dimensions were not always standardized. Publishers have made comic books of varying sizes throughout history (learn more from this article).
BCW’s comic book bags and boards can help preserve your comic books, but you should purchase bags and boards sized appropriately for your collection. BCW has simplified these historically different sizes into three distinct groups or ages to help you choose the bags and boards that will best fit your needs.
BCW’s comic book bags and boards can help preserve your comic books, but you should purchase bags and boards sized appropriately for your collection. BCW has simplified these historically different sizes into three distinct groups or ages to help you choose the bags and boards that will best fit your needs.
- Golden Age – circa 1938 to 1955
- Regular/Silver Age – circa 1956 to 1969
- Current/Modern Age – circa 1970 to present
Modern Backing Boards Same width as Current comics 6 5/8 x 10 1/2 inches
Current Backing Boards Slightly wider than Current Comics 6 3/4″ x 10 1/2 inches
Regular Backing Boards Same width as Silver comics 6 7/8 x 10 1/2 inches
Current Backing Boards Slightly wider than Current Comics 6 3/4″ x 10 1/2 inches
Regular Backing Boards Same width as Silver comics 6 7/8 x 10 1/2 inches