Comic Book Conservation How To: DE-ACIDIFICATION With PHOTOBLEACHING⏤Superman #9 Ep. 22!

Continuing our comic book conservation series for Golden Age Superman #9 from 1941! This episode i demonstrate methods for preparing for deacidification bath and photobleaching of the cover and paper fragments recovered from the tape carrier.

Even if you do not ever plan to do your own comic book conservation, knowing these techniques will make you a more informed collector or investor. If you enjoy this content, please like and subscribe to my channel. Additional episodes coming soon!

List of materials and tools I use for cleaning and pressing comic books and links to purchase them on Amazon:

List of materials and tools I use for cleaning and pressing comic books and links to purchase them on Amazon:

UV LED Flashlight for detecting Restoration: https://amzn.to/3SGrSbh

Resource Books
Comic Book CPR: https://amzn.to/3OVR9fe
Comic Book Stain Removal and Whitening: https://amzn.to/3d9kPIE
Comic Book Pressing and Cleaning: A How To Guide: https://amzn.to/3BRu4Hw

Dry Cleaning Tools
Pentel Clic Eraser that i prefer: https://amzn.to/3A7d5jo
Refills for Pentel Clic Eraser: https://amzn.to/3p9kSHe
Staedler Mars Vinyl Eraser: https://amzn.to/3BUGDC1
Prismacolor Magic Rub White Block Eraser: https://amzn.to/3zNq5Ju
Kneaded Eraser: https://amzn.to/3bHeQdL
Absorene Putty: https://amzn.to/3djmxr4
Mini Eraser: https://amzn.to/3QhxAzE
Prismacolor Art Gum Eraser: https://amzn.to/3JGchoQ
Dotting tools for hand-working creases and dents: https://amzn.to/3Abampe
Sticker Removal Tool: https://amzn.to/3Pbg2Uj
LEDs for Photo Bleaching: https://amzn.to/3AaEb9d
Galvanized Wire for making staples: https://amzn.to/3QNXZol
Magazine Backer Boards: https://amzn.to/3S6h6KQ
65 lb Card Stock: https://amzn.to/3MwBtQa
Aluminum plate for pressing: https://amzn.to/3EDDZlv
Crepe Square Eraser: https://amzn.to/3Dlq4ym

Wet Cleaning Tools
Un-Du: https://amzn.to/3dmQSok
Mister spray bottle, darkened for H2O2: https://amzn.to/3bGk3lY
Photography tray for wet cleaning: https://amzn.to/3dgpUyQ
Non-woven polyester sheet or Remay for wet cleaning: https://amzn.to/3zK4VMy
Ultra-Fine Stainless Steel Forceps: https://amzn.to/3N806CJ
Stainless Steel micro-spatula: https://amzn.to/3W0EBIc
Teflon-coated micro-spatula: https://amzn.to/3JGyJ19
Methyl Cellulose: https://amzn.to/3QhfL3y
Calcium Hydroxide: https://amzn.to/3zHXs0p
Bestine Solvent: https://amzn.to/3VpyYDi

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Slabbed Comic Books for sale on Shortboxed:
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My eBay Store (raw comics & more!):
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