Senormac Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Some new additions on the JQ shrine side of my bookcase Everytime I see your Johnny Quest collection I delight in my childhood memories. Thank you for that. love the happiness is a steady diet of JQ comic books "sigh" ....... 60's JQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icculus308win Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 A very neat era for JQ..... The only era really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manicnerd Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Spent a couple weekends setting this up (desk was new too)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschmidt Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Very cool :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manicnerd Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Thanks! Creating those tops took way longer than I expected and took an entire marvel essentials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Gordon Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 How do you put a picture in a post to show a comic room. My pictures are not on the internet. Whats with wanting a URL address? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manicnerd Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 How do you put a picture in a post to show a comic room. My pictures are not on the internet. Whats with wanting a URL address? The NOOB guide has lots of good info like what you are looking for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icculus308win Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 How do you put a picture in a post to show a comic room. My pictures are not on the internet. Whats with wanting a URL address? I remember the exact day I first wanted to post pics here. It was like a foreign language. That guide is extremely helpful. I still use it to refresh my memory upon trying to search here:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sriz Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Finally cleaned the room to where it's presentable. Awesome set up. That being said when can I come over??!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkApe Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I snagged this yesterday to use as a backdrop for my action figures/statues on top of my bookshelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshi Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I have a question for all you with amazing comic book rooms. Should I ever happen upon an old Comic spinner rack. Is there any advice out there on how to care for it? I mean in the sense at should it be rusty or need cleaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Depending on the condition (not rusty), I would just use a sponge or rag with soapy water to clean it up. Be careful though on the metal topper sign. If dirty, try not to scrub too hard or you might remove some of the color from the letters and graphics. If you find one that's in worse shape with lots of rust, you may want to sand and repaint if you're into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doktor Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 If there's rust, then sand & paint. If it's just dirty? Soap & water. Maybe a cleaner of some sort. It won't really matter. If you paint though & plan to paint the rack portion itself, you might want to go with one of those rubberized spray options like Plasti-Dip or something. I could see that holding up better over time since the wire rack bends a little (and most paints... you know... don't?) & the original finish was likely a more latex-based paint than most sprays you'd find these days. But I'd do the base with a more conventional spray option. And probably a matte finish paint too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshi Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 If there's rust, then sand & paint. If it's just dirty? Soap & water. Maybe a cleaner of some sort. It won't really matter. If you paint though & plan to paint the rack portion itself, you might want to go with one of those rubberized spray options like Plasti-Dip or something. I could see that holding up better over time since the wire rack bends a little (and most paints... you know... don't?) & the original finish was likely a more latex-based paint than most sprays you'd find these days. But I'd do the base with a more conventional spray option. And probably a matte finish paint too. Very helpful. Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaseman210 Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Wanted to post a couple pics of my comic "gallery." It's a 10'x10' room in my home with gray painted walls and white molding. I'm a big fan of DC: Batman, Harley Quinn, Flash, Green Lantern, and Wonder Woman. A lot of Neal Adams for Neal Adams month I also like The Walking Dead by Image. The room has custom-built "floating" shelves that hold 50 comics (25 on each wall). All are CGC graded and most are signed (SS) as well. Sorry for the glare. Another wall will eventually have a tall black wooden bookcase to showcase my action figures and the few statues I own. This will also block the one window and eliminate the glare. This is pretty cool. Doesn't take up too much space and the carper is cool. That is awesome! I'm going to do something like that some day. Do you guys think these shelves would be okay for displaying raw books? The surface wouldn't be as wide, but I didn't know if it would cause a bend on raw books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiro Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Quick panorama... And two low light level phone snaps of the back of my home theater... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyThreeSons Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine48 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 really.classy looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkham Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Do you guys think these shelves would be okay for displaying raw books? The surface wouldn't be as wide, but I didn't know if it would cause a bend on raw books. I use the same shelving from IKEA in my setup, but have only ever put graded books up. I think it would be fine, provided the comic has enough support behind it and that there is a lip above and below the book to take the brunt of the pressure at the touch points. I would go for something like an oversized full-back board... Or some of those plastic thingys that are on the market... I haven't tried any of them, but things like the following show a lot of promise: Alternatively, some frames: http://www.yousephtanha.com/blog/2011/05/02/ikea-comic-book-photo-frame-hack/ http://www.frameitagainsam.com/hall.php http://www.ebay.com/bhp/comic-book-frame Hope that helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stippy52 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Quick panorama... And two low light level phone snaps of the back of my home theater... Very clean set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...