Some slabs are impressive. A few are unrepeatable. Dark Horse Comics' Aliens #v2 #1 from 1989, signed by all twelve members of the Aliens cast and graded CGC Signature Series 9.8, is one of those few — and the listing notes it is one of only three copies of this book at 9.8 in CGC's entire database.
This is the kind of piece that anchors a collection. It is not a single autograph on a famous cover. It is the entire Colonial Marines squad, Ellen Ripley, Bishop, and Burke — twelve signatures, witnessed by CGC, each name printed individually on the yellow Signature Series label — sealed inside a single 9.8 slab.
The Book: Dark Horse Aliens #v2 #1 (1989)
Dark Horse launched its Aliens line in the late 1980s, and this first issue — with cover and art by Denis Beauvais — is where the franchise's comic legacy begins. The book in this slab is graded CGC 9.8, Near Mint/Mint, with white pages, and carries CGC certification number 1447196005. It is encapsulated in a CGC Signature Series holder with the yellow label that tells collectors the signatures were witnessed in person by CGC.
A 9.8 is the grade collectors chase for a reason. At that level, the book is essentially flawless to the trained eye — sharp corners, clean surfaces, no visible wear. Pair that grade with twelve witnessed signatures and a population the listing puts at just three copies in CGC's database, and the scarcity is doing the talking.
Twelve Signatures, Every Name on the Label
What makes this slab extraordinary is completeness. Assembling twelve cast signatures on one book means twelve separate signings, twelve schedules, and twelve chances for something to go wrong. The signatures on this copy were gathered across June and September 2016:
- Sigourney Weaver — Ellen Ripley, signed 6/17/16
- Bill Paxton — Private Hudson, signed 6/18/16
- Lance Henriksen — Bishop, signed 9/17/16
- Michael Biehn — Corporal Hicks, signed 6/16/16
- Jenette Goldstein — Private Vasquez, signed 6/16/16
- Carrie Henn — Newt, signed 6/16/16
- Ricco Ross — Private Frost, signed 6/16/16
- William Hope — Lieutenant Gorman, signed 6/18/16
- Daniel Kash — Private Spunkmeyer, signed 6/18/16
- Mark Rolston — Private Drake, signed 6/18/16
- Cynthia Scott — Corporal Dietrich, signed 6/18/16
- Paul Reiser — Burke, signed 6/18/16
Every one of those names is listed individually on the official CGC label. That matters, because a CGC Signature Series label is the authentication: the signatures were witnessed by a CGC representative at the time of signing, so there is no guesswork about who signed what, or when.
Why a Full-Cast Slab Is So Hard to Repeat
Single-signed comics are common. Dual-signed books are a step up. A twelve-signature cast book is a different category entirely, and the reasons are practical, not just romantic.
First, the cast is scattered. The Aliens ensemble rarely appears together at conventions, and several of these signers sign infrequently. Second, every additional signature is another chance for a smudge, a placement problem, or a scheduling miss — and a 9.8 grade leaves no room for error. Third, the window closes: cast members' signing availability changes over time, and a complete set like this one, assembled in 2016, cannot simply be recreated on demand.
That is why cast-signed pieces have become a collecting category of their own. One slab can tell the whole story of a film, and when the whole cast is on the label, the piece stops being a comic with autographs and becomes a piece of the film's history.
A Second Way Into the Franchise
For collectors who love the Alien universe but want a different entry point, the Alien #1 (2021) Greg Horn Cover C is a compelling companion piece. It is signed by Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, and Veronica Cartwright — Ripley, Dallas, and Lambert from the original 1979 film — each with their character-name inscription, and graded CGC Signature Series 9.8 with white pages and certification number 4746088017. The signatures were recorded on the CGC label on March 6, 2026.
The cover itself is part of the appeal: Greg Horn's close-up Xenomorph artwork, presented as a virgin cover without the usual title trade dress interrupting the art. Cover C had an announced print run of 1,000 copies, one-third the announced run of Horn's Cover A. At $2,995, it offers the same CGC 9.8 presentation and the same three original-film voices, in a modern Marvel issue.
Collector's Checklist: What to Verify on a Cast-Signed CGC Book
Whether you are considering this slab or any cast-signed comic, run through the same checks:
- Certification number: Verify it on CGC's website. The Aliens #v2 #1 slab is cert 1447196005; the Alien #1 (2021) slab is cert 4746088017.
- Every signer on the label: On a Signature Series book, each witnessed signer is named on the label. Count them — twelve here, three on the Alien #1.
- Grade and pages: Both books are CGC 9.8 with white pages.
- Signing dates: The label records when each signature was witnessed. The Aliens cast signed in June and September 2016; the Alien #1 trio signed March 6, 2026.
- Edition details: The Alien #1 Cover C is a 1,000-copy announced print run — the edition size, not the number of signed copies.
- Photos of the actual slab: Always review the photographs of the exact holder you are buying, front and back.
The Piece Itself
The 12x cast-signed Aliens #v2 #1 (1989) CGC Signature Series 9.8 is available now at $5,995 — one copy, and once it is gone, it is gone. Browse the full Alien collection for more signed pieces from the franchise, and read our earlier look at the legacy of Aliens collectibles. If you bring a piece like this home, our guide on how to protect, display, and preserve signed memorabilia covers keeping a slab looking exactly as it arrived.
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