Comic Bag Size Guide: Which Bag Fits Your Comic?

Comic bags are sized by era. Comics got narrower over the years, so a bag that fits a modern book is too tight for a Silver or Golden Age book. Match the bag to when the comic was printed.

Not sure of the era? Measure the width of the comic. If it is wider than the bag, go up a size. Thicker books need a thick bag.

Comic bag size chart

BagBag sizeFitsShop
Current / Modern 6-7/8" x 10-1/2" Comics from about 1970 to today 100ct Pack100ct Resealable
Current / Modern Thick 7" x 10-1/2" Thicker modern comics MaxLites 2 Regular / Modern100ct Thick
Silver / Regular 7-1/8" x 10-1/2" Comics from about 1956 to 1969 100ct Pack100ct Resealable
Silver / Regular Thick 7-1/4" x 10-1/2" Thicker Silver Age comics 100ct Pack100ct Resealable
Golden Age 7-5/8" x 10-1/2" Comics from about 1938 to 1955 100ct Resealable100ct Pack
Magazine 8-3/4" x 11-1/8" Standard magazines 100ct Pack100ct Resealable
Treasury 10-1/2" x 13-1/2" Treasury-size comics 100ct Pack
Life 11-1/8" x 14-1/4" Life and other large magazines 100ct Pack500ct (5 Packs)

How to store comics

Comic bag

Bag the comic in the size for its era.

Comic box

Stand bagged comics upright in a short or long box.

Dividers

Use dividers to keep titles and runs organized.

Comic bag FAQ

How do I know which era my comic is?

Check the cover date. Roughly: Golden Age 1938 to 1955, Silver Age 1956 to 1969, and Current or Modern from about 1970 on.

Resealable or regular bags?

Resealable bags have an adhesive flap you can open and close. Regular bags have a flap you fold or tape.

Do I need a thick bag?

Use a thick bag for annuals, giant-size issues and other thicker books.

What bag fits a magazine?

Magazine bags are 8-3/4" x 11-1/8". Life bags fit larger magazines.

Can I buy comic bags in bulk?

Yes. Comic bags come in 100ct packs and 1,000ct cases.