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Comic Art & Graffix Gallery - History of Sequential Art

Comic Art & Graffix Gallery - History of Sequential Art

Short, yet interesting bit on the progression of art all the way up to Spiderman. If you have a few moments, it's worth the entertaining read!
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COMIC and RECORD Convention Info

Hi, all! Well I know it's the dead of winter, but convention season will soon be starting. There are conventions of nearly every kind going on all over, but as Spring approaches, it will soon blossom into full blown convention season~
For those of you looking for shows, we have several shows listed on our website under the "LINKS" tab. We post these banner ads for free, and we also try to promote shows as often as possible through other media venues such as Twitter and Facebook...for FREE as well! There are also great links available online such as www.recordshowsofamerica.com and several others.
However, if you ARE a show promoter of a comic, pulp, vinyl record, postcard or nearly any other type of collectible show, you may want to inquire about our FREE show promotion package. We do a lot to help promote your show, and the fantastic new is that the basic promo package is entirely free! Yes, I did say FREE and we mean it. All you need to do is send us an email or call 800-767-2247 and find out how!
We hope to have a great season this year, and we hope you will keep checking onto our blog to see new and updated info! Thanks, and HAPPY COLLECTING~www.bagsunlimited.com

COMIC BOOK REVIEW

I got the chance to get a couple more reviews done before the end of the year and I'm glad I did as I found some great comics. The first is August Moon from Top Shelf Productions. This graphic novel has the feel similar to some Anime like Spirited Away or Totoro and I loved the Asian folklore that this comic tapped into. It is a very endearing story with some action as well and I thought it was one of the better comics I've read this year. The other is the first two issues of Storm Dogs from Image Comics. Storm Dogs is a mystery thriller science fiction comic book that takes place on an alien mining town on the outskirts of civilization. I really dug a lot of the concepts that writer David Hine brought into the comic and look forward in seeing how it all shakes up. If the first two issues are anything to gauge then it should be a great one. Taken from ABOUT (dot) com

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Mylar (Polyester) Sleeves/P.A.T tested. Can YOUR Comic Sleeves say that?

Mylar (Polyester) Sleeves
These 2 mil and 4 mil Comic Book Sleeves are made of Archival Polyester (Mylar) an inert material of the highest clarity. We use DuPont inert Melinex® or a suitable equivalent.
Polyester (Mylar) will not discolor, damage, or adhere to items placed inside it. It is a sturdy film that beautifully displays, timelessly protects, and gives extra support to fragile documents.

**NEW** We have added two styles of 4 mil polyester sleeves. They are both made of the same archival polyester material, but they have two different flap styles. The Open Flap style (ROF) has to be creased to form the flap and then folded over. The Beaded Flap style (BF) has a third piece of polyester that is bead welded to the extended back of the sleeve, creating the flap.

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SAVE MY COMICS...PLEASE

e store comics to keep them valuable. Air pollution, ultra violet light, dirt and oil from fingers as well as rough handling all contribute to the deterioration of a comic. Storing a comic properly is essential to keeping it valuable. There are 3 major storage components to proper comic storage. They are a comic bag, a comic backing board and a comic box. Comic Book Bags Bags Putting your comic in a properly sized comic bag not only keeps dust, dirt and finger oils off the comic book surface, but helps prevent scuffing which can bring down the value of a comic book considerably. The three most popular comic bag materials are polyethylene, polypropylene and Mylar. Bags Unlimited carries New Comic Bags, Regular Comic Bags, Dell & Silver Age Comic Bags and Golden Age Comic Bags as well as Treasury Comic Bags in all three of these materials. All three materials are considered to be archival-meaning that there is nothing in the composition of the material that can contribute to the breakdown or destruction of the comic being stored in it. Mylar is considered to be the most archivally sound and is the choice of most museums and archivists as it has the longest shelf life of the three materials. Every day comic collectors can feel comfortable using polyethylene comic bags or polypropylene comic bags. Our comic bags come with a fold over flap that can be taped on the outside of the bag. We also carry comic bags with a reseal tape on the body of the bag (vs. the flap), so the tape doesn't catch on the comic and cause damage to the comic. Comic Book Mylar Sleeves Mylar Bags Comic Book Backing Board Backing Board Comic Backing Boards come in different thicknesses and acid-free properties. The basic purpose for using a backing board is to give the comic some stiffness, which helps keep the comic pages from bending, creasing or wrinkling. When a backing is placed in the center of the comic it protects the comic book spine from crushing. The second purpose for using a backing board in a comic is its potential to neutralize acid in the comic book paper. Acid in the paper that the comic is printed can cause the deterioration of the comic. Using an acid-free backing in your comic can potentially trap and neautralize acid in the paper. The three types of comic backing boards we offer are: economy comic backings, standard acid-free comic backings and archival comic backings. The economy comic backing should be used for short-term storage and stiffening purposes only. It does contain acid and can contribute to the breakdown of the comic. People generally use this board for quick sale items. The standard acid-free comic backing material is acid-free and can be used for long-term storage (over 100 years). The archival comic backing material is acid-free and buffered with calcium carbonate, which means that it will remain archival for 100's of years. Our comic backing boards are sized to properly fit into our comic bags. Corrugated Comic Book Boxes Corrugated All of our Comic Boxes are super strong and come with sturdy well-fitting lids and handle holes that can be left in the closed position for storing or pushed open for carrying. They are properly sized to hold a comic in a bag with a backing board. Our comic divider cards (used for categorizing) fit in our comic boxes with the lid on. All of our comic boxes ship flat which takes up less storage room. They fold together when you are ready to use them without glue or tape. Storing your comics in a properly sized box helps protect your comics from corner and edge damage. Putting your comics in a comic box also protects the comic from being exposed to ultra-violet light. Ultra-violet light causes inks to fade. Our comic boxes are made form either Corrugated Plastic or Corrugated Cardboard and come in several different lengths for your various storage/display needs. Comic storage boxes do not need to be acid-free if you have your comics in bags. For short tern storage the most popular material choice for comic storage boxes is corrugated cardboard. It is sturdy and reasonably priced. Corrugated plastic comic boxes are an excellent choice for long-term comic storage because the material is acid-free, water proof, vermin resistant and extremely strong. They are more expensive than the corrugated comic boxes, but the material properties of the plastic corrugated material make the extra cost worth the investment for long term archival comic storage. Plastic Comic Book Boxes Corrugated Plastic For More Information Call Toll Free: 1-800-767-BAGS or send E-mail to: info@bagsunlimited.com Fax: 585-328-8526 7 Canal Street · Rochester, NY 14608 Copyright © 2001-2004 Bags Unlimited, Inc. All Rights Reserved

OVERSTOCK SALE ON COMIC SLEEVES~

**OVERSTOCK SALE** Sale expires 10/30/2012 6-7/8 x 10-3/8" 1.2 mil POLYPROPYLENE 1-1/2" Flap Fits 1973-Current Comics PRICED RIGHT~ READY TO ROLL! Get them before they are gone!!!!!

HOW WILL SLEEVES PROTECT MY COLLECTIBLE?

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Why do you need sleeves for comics? Well, time has a way of damaging everything....dust, dirt, oil, sun, and plain old time slowly causes chemical damage to most everything...ever see a really old wooden chair that has not been taken care of? It loses luster and can become brittle, and even moldy. Well, paper is much the same...over time it oxidizes, colors change and fade, and pages become brittle. That kind of damage can mean the difference in hundreds of dollars~It's easy to prevent time from ravaging your collectibles, and if you're on a budget, these sleeves ought to cover you!

OVER STOCK ON NEW COMIC SLEEVES AND DEALS at 20% OFF

THIS IS AN OVERSTOCK SALE ON NEW COMIC SLEEVES. *OVERSTOCK SALE** Sale expires 9/30/2012 6-7/8 x 10-3/8" 1.2 mil POLYPROPYLENE 1-1/2" Flap Fits 1973-Current Comics We have a COMIC DEALER LINK as well but we're always open to discussing pricing. Sleeves are something ALL dealers need, whether it's comic, vinyl, art, books or whatever! See what's new at and check out the WEEKLY DEALS SPECIALS at 10 and 20% OFF~ 5 in each category!

Cartoon Story Telling

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PRODUCTS YOU Are interested in!

Hi, there! Although Bags Unlimited has been manufacturing for decades, we're always interested in knowing what YOU would like to see in our catalog. If you're not sure what we do, then I invite you to take a look at We also have a packaging division where we print...on almost anything..that website is: We have a plethora of cool stuff there, from bags to totes to T-shirts and more! We do many things you may not be aware of: Labels Bags (printed and non, paper and plastic) T-Shirts Yard Signs and so much more the list is too long to print! If you need samples, just give us a call! Or send us an email: customercare@bagsunlimited.com or 800-767-2247. We also off a SHOW PROMOTION PACKAGE~ It's FREE! check for more details. Are you a jeweler and need displays? We've got 'em! Greeting card maker? We have stuff for that too! Oh, yeah...we DO have everything you need for COMICS, RECORDS, POSTERS, POSTCARDS, DVD'S, CD'S, PERIODICALS, NEWSPAPERS, PHOTOGRAPHS, BOOKS, even license plates! Yup! So, if you thought we only made bags, we invite you to find out more about us today! Ask about bomus points, wholesale pricing, and more. Hope to see you soon! Thanks! The Bags Unlimited Team

INVESTING IN COMICS

When it comes to which comics to invest in, many forget one important ingredient about comic investing. The one thing most forget is getting the most value for your investments when it comes to buying them and the time to sell them. The debate about whether to get your comics third party graded by professional grading services like CGC and PGX still rages. Some refuse to get comics graded. I'm going to reveal why this is a mistake. There will come a time when you'll want to sell your comic books. Your main goal should be getting the highest return on your comic investments. Ungraded books will leave you with a higher risk of selling your comics or collection for far less than they're worth. Most collectors don't know how to properly grade. This leaves them wide open targets for comic dealers. There are some trust-worthy dealers out there, but there are also many comic buyers and dealers who are looking to rip you off when buying your collection. Many will under grade your collection and try to get your key issues as cheap as possible. Comic books that aren't professionally graded by CGC or PGX run the risk of too much subjectivity. You may think you're book comic is at a Near Mint, and it may be, but a comic dealer can persuade you that it's no higher than a grade of Fine. A comic that's CGC graded is considered "universal." That means whatever grade CGC grades the book, it's accepted by most collectors and dealers alike, making it harder for anyone to under grade your comics or to question the validity of it's grade. That fact is also important for many collectors as well. Many ebay sellers don't know how to grade and advertise their comics at grades higher than they should be. A comic that's CGC graded eliminates this problem. If it's CGC graded, you can be certain that you are paying for the grade the book is listed as. Both buyers and sellers benefit. Buyers don't want to pay for a book at a Near Mint price when it's real value is at a Fine, and someone selling their comic investments don't want to sell their comic at a Fine price when the book's grade and value is at Near Mint. Of course, getting your comic books graded by professional services like CGC or PGX can be expensive, as well as buying books already graded. This is why it's important to know which comics to invest in as well as which comic investments already in your collection that are worth getting CGC graded. Don't waste your money by sending comic books that aren't worth grading to CGC or PGX! Discover what are the best CGC comics to invest in by clicking the link, as well as the top comic investment choices to get professionally graded if you have them! Want even more comic investing advice? Visit my blog Total Comic Mayhem to learn even more secrets on investing in comics. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Vic_J.

WHAT'S NEW IN RECORD and COMIC SHOWS?

We all know it's convention season! and Bags Unlimited has a PROMOTIONS PACKAGE that we offer for free to show promoters. If you don't know about our package and would like more information, please let us know. 800-767-2247
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Our Blog has info relating to this as well...and you can always follow us on TWITTER and FACEBOOK!

GET YOUR COUPON DISCOUNT CODES

Some people have been asking how do they get the coupon codes for discounts? Well, I have an answer for all you who have been waiting. Twice a year we do a great undertaking and send out a mass email. In that email you will find coupons codes for discounts, and updates on product info and other information that you may need to know.
Remember, the wholesale guidelines are posted on the website, and we do offer free samples upon request, and we WHOLLY support SHOWS and CONVENTIONS for collectors of almost every kind! * Ask for details.
Contact us by phone 800-767-2247, or by email to customercare@bagsunlimited.com and ask to put on the customer list. We do not sell or divulge your email to anyone.
*ALSO: some people order under two names! It's good to let us know so we can combine them (yet keep them separate if need be) so you can get your bonus points! Remember, bonus points add up to a 10% discount!

CONVENTION and SHOW SEASON for COMICS, RECORDS, POSTCARDS, BOOKS and MORE

Well, we're headed into SPRING FORWARD time which means the days will be longer, but certainly not lazier! It's convention and show time! There are so many great shows coming up we couldn't possibly begin to list them all, as much as we would like to. Some folks that have taken advantage of our SHOW PROMOTION PACKAGE, however (where you get FREE STUFF!) and are listed in our LINKS category on our website @ SHOW LINKS
This is definitely a PLUS for any convention or shows looking to promote! We all know that the larger the turnout, the more likely it is that your business will grow!
Some of the upcoming shows feature artists, and various personalities that have made a mark in their industry. Getting autographed pictures is always a plus! (Be sure to preserve them in one of our acid free sleeves and backing boards!).
We hope to continue to offer more ways to help conventions and shows expand as needs arise.
If you would like to promote YOUR show, please contact DAVE STREET at 800-767-2247 or Marion.
Dave will be at some of the more local shows, so please introduce yourself if you see him! (He would be the smiling face at the Bags Unlimited table).
Another thing I would like to bring up is vinyl records. We all know vinyl has become more popular within the last couple of years, and we are offering a special give away for Record Stores in NYS that are participating in Record Store Day. Many people are still unaware of the expansive line we offer for records, including printing on record jackets!
At any rate, as this new season begins, let's all try to help one another to grow, and if you happen to see us at one of the shows, please be sure to say "hi"! We're always interested in meeting our customers and would be more than happy to discuss products and pricing with you. (We offer many levels of wholesale pricing, so please be sure to ask!).
So, here is to a new season with BIG SHOWS WITH LOTS OF ATTENDEES~

Spring is coming...Let the shows begin!

Generally we don't take our products on the road but we are thinking about branching out this year. It's also pretty dangerous to travel from our Upstate NY home town of Rochester in the winter months as we are prone to terrible snow storms and I don't like risking my guys safety. But this morning I saw the geese returning and I charted my vegetable garden planting schedule this past weekend, so I'm thinking it's safe to go back on the road. We have a few things that we like to do for shows depending where they're located and the attendance.

1) Send our catalogs and some freebies or give-aways for show raffles at no charge
2) List your show on our links page (we get 49,000+ unique visitors per month)
3) Attend shows for those close enough to NY State and a large enough attendance
4) Co-op printed trade show bags for appropriate exchanges

So if there's a show you'd like us to consider or if you're having a show and would like some freebies to give to your show attendees, give us whistle and we'll get back to you. Actually email moyer@bagsunlimited.com or dstreet@bagsunlimited.com or call 800-767-2247 and ask for Marion or Dave.

Here's our DAILY OVERSTOCK ITEMS:
20-25% OFF LIST PRICE

AB3R005CNS - UniKeep 3-ring binder

CHELMET - acrylic holder for a full-sized football helmet

SPPWCPR - polypropylene window card poster sleeve

TMAS1 - 1" wide masking tape