reverie

I've been debating what to do. I had some old Ultra-Pro sleeves that I started using for them, but I've gotten quite a few more in recent years and I don't have enough to go around. I was thinking it'd be great to have some kind of binder with stiff, sealable/snapable pages but there doesn't seem to be a product like that (if I were the engineering type maybe I'd produce my own! ™©)! Just putting them in bags and backs is a "meh" idea to me, but on the other end of the spectrum framing is too much.

What say you?

rocket1312

I've got a couple of Batman issues signed by Jim Lee. My intention is to frame them someday and hang them on the wall, preferably in a double frame so the two can be side by side. I haven't decided if I want to just frame the comics themselves, or include the certificates of authenticity with them.

Josh-da-man

I don't have many autographed comics, but the ones I do have (Including Sandman #50 signed by Gaiman and Death the High Cost of Living signed by Gaiman and Bachalo) in these things called Showcase Sealers. They are hard plastic cases (clear front, solid black back) that snap together and can be hung on a wall like a frame. Also think the have some UV protection.

I am not sure if they're still being made, or if they're called something else now.

ETA: These look almost exactly like the Showcase Sealers. You should be able to get these from a comic book store, or have them order them for you.

http://www.bcwsupplies.com/cat/comic...howcase-holder

Bob_Bobbson

I only have one signed comic. I got it out of a 50 cent bin at my LCS, and it's numbered out of 2500 so I think it came from QVC or something like that.

So it's bagged & boarded and in the long box with everything else. I don't have any personal attachment to it or anything since it was pre-signed.

PhantomStranger

One of the few signed comics I have was from a quarter bin. It was by Hulk artist Sal Buscema on the inside. I've never really understood the autograph thing.

Josh-da-man

There were companies that did limited editions of signed comic books. My aforementioned Sandman and Death comics both came from such places and had COAs with them. The Death one I bought from a Comic book store and the Sandman one was mail order direct from the issuer.

I think QVC might have sold autographed comics in the early 90s; they also sold Star Trek and Star Wars memorabilia.

Obi-Wanma

I don't. They're in the longboxes with everything else.

majorjoe23

Same with me. I have too many to display.

I do have a signed Will Eisner program for some comic con that I found in a 50 cent bin. That might be worth a frame.

reverie

I started with the idea of framing:

but then when I started getting a few more I thought of other avenues. I'm thinking binders may be the way to go, even though I'd like something sturdier than the pages for those.

This week I found a few Norm Breyfogle autos in a quarter box (two were personalized, one wasn't)! I know autographs "ruin" the value of a book, but I still quite enjoy them.

Trevor

Same here. Most of my autographed books were either dollar box finds or free signatures from Westfield back in the day. I'm sure I have dozens of books that I'll never know are signed on the inside.

Once I get my "last house" and have room for better displaying of my collection, I'll probably put a few key books up on a wall.

madcougar

I display my signed comics on eBay.

Bob_Bobbson

Yeah, I remember back in the early-mid 90's QVC did shows dedicated to comics. I sorta miss those.

One I especially remember is QVC having a Knightquest/Knight's End bundle on a comic show not long after that arc wrapped up (Late 94-Early 95 ish). The big selling point was that there was a signed copy of the final issue, Legends of the Dark Knight #63.

...Which happens to be the issue I found 10 years later and now own. It's signed by Scott Hanna, Barry Kitson, and Denny O'Neil. The condition isn't the greatest, though, and I'm missing the certificate of authenticity.

PhantomStranger

This doesn't really have to do with signed comics but the audiences overlap closely. Anyone that can visit a Kirkland's should swing by one in the next week. It's mostly a home decor store aimed at our wives but lately they've been getting in these gigantic framed comic book covers of famous Marvel and DC issues. They just got a new batch in with all sorts of interesting selections, including the cover to Classic X-Men #1 and Fantastic Four #167. They tend to run $30 to $40 on sale, but the ink and printing are quite impressive in person.

http://www.kirklands.com/

We now return to your regularly scheduled programming.

ytrez

Ditto. I never even thought about displaying them.

rocket1312

I see these from time to time on various poster websites, but I've always been hesitant because I assumed they were unlicensed bootlegs or something. I'd be curious to see one in person, but the closest Kirklands is about 65 miles away.

VHS?

I went to the .99 cent store and bought frames. Comics are bagged and boarded and look and fit nicely.
I hang them on my wall.

PhantomStranger

I had never even considered they were bootlegs until you said something but I started looking closer at my one featuring Superman #1. The lack of any official DC licensing insignia is disturbing. They come with sturdy wood frames backing them and look great in person, however.

madcougar

My buddy got an Amazing Fantasy 15 he got at Kirklands signed by Stan Lee this summer. It's pretty bad ass as Lee made sure to sign it nice and big.

dishpan

this is who i used

http://www.frameitagainsam.com/hall.php

took a bit to arrive but worth it

PhantomStranger

I haven't seen this mentioned but Ross (the trashy discount clothes retailer) stores have had a couple of comic book framed art show up in the past couple of weeks. I snagged a hard-mounted reproduction of Justice League of America #28 (the classic Silver Age series) for $9.99.

Trevor

I walked by two different Ross' in the last week and didn't go in to look! I hope I didn't miss this. Insta buy.

Charlie_Saylor

I don't display my signed comics at all.. keep them locked up in the cabinet in the living room!

ntnon

I bought a programme from the NYCC in... 1978, or thereabouts, and it's former owner had got the autograph page signed by practically everyone who was there. It's really fascinating as a who's who snapshot of the time.



Wish I knew where it was....


(Oh, has anyone ever framed a script? Do they have deep frames for that type of thing..?)