Comic book collecting is an expensive hobby. It also requires a lot of time and physical activity on your part. Comic sleeves and the best comic book boards need to be swapped out every few years. Even archival-quality comic sleeves and backing boards, which can last a lifetime, require regular maintenance and extensive physical care.
While I have written about the importance of buying comic sleeves, it is also important to buy backing boards as well. Many new collectors only buy comic sleeves, a practice that can damage comics eventually.
