Saga #1 - 1st Print - Image Comics 3/12 (CGC 9.8 White Pages)

Saga #1 — 1st Print — CGC 9.8 — Image Comics (2012)

Creators: Brian K. Vaughan (Story), Fiona Staples (Cover & Art)

Key Facts:
• First print of the debut issue (double-sized 44 pp., original $2.99 cover).
• First appearances: Alana, Marko, Hazel, The Will, Prince Robot IV.
• Award pedigree: multiple Eisners; Saga Vol. 1 won the 2013 Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story.
• Series resumed after a 2018–2022 hiatus and remains ongoing—strong cultural staying power.
• Certified CGC 9.8 (near mint/mint) in a clean slab.

Why this is an “Invest in Stories” Key:
Saga isn’t just a hot #1—it’s a generational sci-fi epic about love and family set against a galaxy-wide war, created to be uniquely told in comics. Its awards haul (Eisners + Hugo) and enduring fanbase make it one of the defining creator-owned titles of the 2010s–2020s. If you collect with conviction, this 1st print CGC 9.8 is a blue-chip modern key backed by story quality, not just hype.

Grade / Condition:
CGC 9.8 slab—no cracks, clean case. See photos for exact slab condition.

Details:
• Publisher: Image Comics
• Release Year (1st print): 2012
• Issue: #1 — 1st Print
• Certification: CGC 9.8
• Price: $325

Shipping:
Ships securely in a box with ample protection. Slab is bagged and bubbled. Tracking provided.

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