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When it comes to a valuable comic book collection, there are lots of different ways you can store it. Comic book storage comes in several forms.

The key things to remember are to keep them in containers that are specially made for that purpose, to preserve the paper. Whatever you use to store paper or cardboard needs to be archive quality, that is acid-free and lignin free. Storage devices made from plastic must be PVC-free.

Another thing: Store your collection in a climate controlled environment, stored away from direct sunlight. Please don't put your comic books up in your attic or shed!

There are many different items available for storing comic books. Individual plastic sleeves or acid-free resealable bags are great for special comics, although very valuable specimens should be kept in plastic boxes designed for comic book storage. If you're going to seal these bags or sleeves with an adhesive, make certain that the adhesive never touches the comics themselves.

These boxes are available in collectibles shops and stores that specialize in storage containers. Alternatively, you can now find Mylar comic book sleeves that have treated cardboard backing boards, which add a little structure to the container.

Once the more valuable books have been placed in their individual containers, it's time to find a way to store the entire collection. There are many boxes you can buy online or at comic book shops, and they generally come in two sizes - short ones hold about 100 books, and the longer ones hold about 300 comic books.

But there's more to storing your comic books than just protecting them from damage. You also need to give some thought about how you want to organize them. The most common way to organize comic books is by title, then in chronological order based on the date of publication. When you have a well-organized comic book storage system, you'll be able to find any issue you want with little effort, whether you wish to read or sell it.