Brian K. Vaughan Collector Set - We Stand on Guard #1 CGC 9.8 WP & Image Trade Paper Back "Spectators" w/ 2x signed Bookplate

Quick Highlights

• Key Issue: 1st issue of We Stand On Guard and 1st print of Spectators
• Grade: CGC 9.8 (comic) / New (trade paperback)
• Variant Type: None
• Publisher / Year: Image Comics — July 2015 (comic) / September 2025 (TPB)
• Cover Artist / Writer: Brian K. Vaughan (writer), Steve Skroce (artist/co-creator)

Storyline Summary

We Stand On Guard #1 drops readers into a future where Canada is invaded by the United States and a small militia fights for freedom. Spectators explores voyeurism, apocalypse, and humanity through a lavish, hand-painted graphic novel by Brian K. Vaughan and Niko Henrichon.

Cultural / Collector Significance

This collector set highlights two major Brian K. Vaughan works: a dystopian debut in We Stand On Guard and the first-print release of Spectators TPB featuring a rare dual-signed bookplate. The combination of a CGC 9.8 slabbed issue and a signed 1st-print trade gives this set both storytelling and collectible significance.

Investment Insight

Bundling the first issue of a creator-owned series with a limited signed trade paperback offers long-term collectability and strong story value. Ideal for collectors seeking narrative depth and scarcity in one package.

Condition Notes

Comic graded CGC 9.8 — slabbed, verified, and protected. The trade paperback is brand new and includes the original dual-signed bookplate.

Additional Info

• Signed: Two signed bookplates with the TPB
• Edition / Print Run: 1st print for both titles
• Certification #: 4642738013
• Variant Details: None — standard direct edition and TPB

Shipping & Guarantee

Ships securely in protective packaging. All slabs are guaranteed authentic and stored in a smoke-free environment.

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