Abstract: The invention is directed toward a protective sleeve for a comic book comprising a substantially rectangular pocket comprising a front cover panel and a back cover panel, a substantially rectangular flap portion extending from the back cover panel comprising a first crease, an inner panel portion, a second crease, and an outer panel portion. The outer front panel portion has an adhesion area. The pocket has an adhesive strip disposed on the back cover panel. The front cover panel has an opening through which the cover of a comic book can be disposed. The front cover panel is folded over from the back cover panel. The flap portion may be wrapped around the pocket such that the inner front panel portion covers the front cover panel, the outer front panel portion covers the back cover panel, and the back cover panel is secured to the adhesive strip.