We Stand On Guard
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Cover art for We Stand On Guard #1 (July 2015) | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Image Comics |
| Schedule | Monthly |
| Format | Limited series |
| Publication date | July–December 2015 |
| Number of issues | 6 |
| Creative team | |
| Writer(s) | Brian K. Vaughan |
| Artist(s) | Steve Skroce |
| Colorist(s) | Matt Hollingsworth |
| Creator(s) |
Brian K. Vaughan Steve Skroce |
We Stand On Guard is a science fiction comics series written by Brian K. Vaughan, with art by Steve Skroce and colouring by Matt Hollingsworth. The first issue, a large 44 page book, was published by Image Comics in July 2015.[1]
The series is set in Canada in the year 2112, in a time when it has been invaded by its neighbour the United States of America. The story centres on a band of resistance fighters in the seemingly vanquished Canada, and their exploits involving skirmishes with the American army and its vast supply of mechanised weapons, including giant robots.[2][3][4]
We Stand On Guard consists of six issues and is a creator-owned work.
Reception
CBC News reviewer Eli Glasner's positive review said the work was more "direct and visually explosive" than any prior comic book treatment of Canada-U.S. relations.[3] Paste called it "intriguing, emotional and engaging enough to stand alone as a story".[5] The collected edition earned a spot on The New York Times hardcover graphic books bestseller list.[6]
External links
References
- ↑ William Kulesa, "Comic Box: Vaughn's 'We Stand on Guard' big issue with huge impact", The Jersey Journal, July 22, 2015.
- ↑ "We Stand On Guard". Retrieved 2016-01-21.
- 1 2 Eli Glasner, "We Stand On Guard comic offers explosive look at Canada-U.S. relations", CBC News, July 4, 2015.
- ↑ Brian Truitt, "It's us vs. Canada in 'We Stand on Guard'", USA Today, April 21, 2015.
- ↑ Tyler R. Kane, "We Stand On Guard #1 by Brian K. Vaughan & Steve Skroce Review", Paste, July 1, 2015.
- ↑ "Hardcover Graphic Books", The New York Times, June 5, 2016.