How to preserve physical comic collections - Digital collections are a trend, while physical collections are a sentiment

Digital collection is a trend, physical collection is a sentiment

Many comic book collectors will encounter many risks over time when collecting comic books in physical form, including: oxidation causing the inner pages to turn yellow, long-term exposure to the sun causing the cover to fade, the cover and the inner cover to stick together, the sides of the pages to become wavy, and moisture causing book spots. These are all common problems that affect the beauty and value of the collection.。

How to save your physical comic book collection

nspace has compiled some methods to share with you tips on how to reduce the damage to comics!

Put comics that you don't read often into book covers or OPP bags:

Although it is cumbersome to open and take out comics every time, it is the most effective and low-cost way to reduce dust and oxidation.

Reduce direct sunlight and light:

Do not place books near windows where the sun shines directly on them. Also, pay attention to whether there is any direct sunlight in the room. Reducing direct exposure can reduce the rate of fading.

Make good use of dehumidifiers, air conditioners, and place desiccants:

Many people have a need for dehumidification at home, so paper comic books also need to be dehumidified regularly to avoid irreversible book spots and moisture.

Keep the place well ventilated and try not to store it in a warehouse or under the bed:

Although it cannot be exposed to direct sunlight, it is still necessary to keep it ventilated at all times. It can also help to read each page more often when you have time to let the comics breathe!

Reduce incorrect usage:

Some common incorrect usages include reading comics while eating snacks, flipping through comics with dirty hands, using the cover as a bookmark, and lying down halfway through reading.

Place mothballs: Placing some mothballs near the bookshelf can effectively repel insects and deodorize.

Although there are already a lot of e-book comics and animations, for many comic collectors, physical comics are still a kind of sentiment and interest. If you love animation, which collection method do you prefer? Welcome to leave us a message below to let nspace know your interest and continue to produce relevant articles!

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