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If you spent
your childhood years huddled under the covers with a flashlight and a dog-eared
copy of Superman, it’s safe to say
comic books are a time machine, transporting you decades back in time with the
flip of a page.
And from annual
Comic-Cons to the super-successful Marvel superhero
movie franchises, comic books are back in a big way. More than just nostalgic
tokens, their saturated colors and detailed graphics make them eye-catching
pieces of art, perfect for displaying.
So dust off the
collection in your basement and treat a piece of your past to DIY custom framing.
Here are some
tips from our showroom manager, Lindsey Harrison.
Preservation
When it comes
to something as collectible as comic
books, preservation is the name of the game. Older issues can be worth
thousands of dollars, while new editions can
appreciate in value rapidly. So opt for acid-free materials to keep the paper
from yellowing and turning brittle. Any of our Bainbridge mats labeled “ArtCare”
will do the trick, as they actively protect against harmful acids and gases
from the comic and framing treatment. We also recommend using UV protected acrylic to prevent the paper from weakening, as well as
protecting the vibrant colors.
Orientation
How will you display your comic book? We closed ours and let the front
cover take center stage a good option to decrease the risk of damage to
valuable books. It’s possible to fold a book open when framing to highlight a
certain page, but it could damage the spine. Instead, consider scanning or
photographing the page and using our fine art printing services. That way, you can frame your favorite scene, while
the original is stored safely away.
Frame Selection
If there’s one
place to have fun with your frames, it’s
comic books. This is a job for bold
colors, like Tornado
Red, Galactic
Blue, and Cyber
Green. Experiment with mat board and frame hues for a look worthy of your
favorite caped crusader. For our example piece, we used a Brushed
Black metal frame with a Tartan
Green mat and an Imperial
Plum mat.
Securing the Art
Once you have the framing treatment and materials picked out, you’ll need
to attach the comic so it stays protected and in place. But skip traditional
adhesives ꟷ they can destroy the comic. We recommend using a strip of acid-free
mylar cut a few inches longer than the height, and a few inches shorter than
the width of the comic. Wrap the strip around the height of the comic, behind
the inside cover. To attach to the mounting board, cut slits into the board
directly above and below the comic and slip the mylar through that, and secure
it to the back of the mounting board using acid-free tape. That should keep the
comic in place and prevent shifting.
Supporting the Art
Since the comic book is thicker than the mat itself, a mat build-up will
be necessary to support the comic and prevent sagging. Depending on the
thickness of the item, you can complete this with strips of archival foam core
or mat board. The comic book in our example is the thickness of two 4-ply mat
boards, so we cut our strips, attached them with acid-free transfer tape, and fastened them to the mounting board.
Show us your comic
creations. Tweet photos of your framed comics to @AmericanFrame using
#AmericanFramed or email it to Customer.Service@AmericanFrame.com.
Have framing
questions? Our experts are here to help. Contact our customer
service experts.
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Your frame selection is quite meticulous, I find you very strict in the frame selection.
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