REVIEW: "Saga" #1

[Cryptid]

Warren Ellis called it.

He sure did. It's interesting that most of the negative criticism directed at this series has to do with Vaughan's blithe refusal to uphold the propriety of any genre that he dips into. I don't think that the pattern necessarily disqualifies the criticism, since Saga's numerous shifts in tone and genre make for a prickly reading experience that disrupts the usual pleasures of watching a fictional world take shape. Still, other than Ellis, the harshest critics seem to have the best handle on what is distinctive about this first issue: it's peculiar mixture of elements. The closest parallel is probably the "New Weird" of novelists like China Mieville, based on potentially improper fictional worlds.

I liked the issue, but its pleasures have more to do with literary quirk than the creation of an immersive self-consistent mythology.

[NinjaMic]

Leave it to the internet to blow 2 pages out of proportion.

Issue was fantastic.

[Hostile_17]

Apart from Star Wars, I've never really been a fan of these far away universe type tales but I've got to say I loved this first issue.

It was not what I was expecting and I can't wait for the next

[Muldwych]

I loved it, great art, brilliant characters and fantastically written, can you want anything else?

[Payne]

I always heard good things about Vaughan's writing, so I decided to pick up Saga. What a great story! I will be picking up the second issue.

[Regino]

I haven't been a huge fan of BKV, but this is really good. The first page was kind of childish; however, it did hook me into reading more. The best part of this book is in the peripherals. So many weird ideas and gadgets tucked everywhere; just as much fun the second time reading as the first.

[Ilash]

While Fiona Staples' art isn't quite as good here as it was on Mystery Society this was one hell of a comic book. The best thing about it - aside for the great dialogue, characterization, world building and story - was how twisted and funny it was. BKV has always been great with witty banter but the rather screwy, laugh-out-loud funny feel to the book was a real surprise - especially because "epic science fiction" tends to be way too serious for its own good. There were times in fact that this reminded me a bit of the best parts JM DeMatteis' Moonshadow, which was a very pleasant surprise. Can't wait to see where this goes. Welcome back Brian K Vaughan!

[Muldwych]

One of my favourite comics of the year so far, have now re read it and its better 2nd and 3rd readings, excited to see how this pans out.

[LooneyKoala]

I saw this on the shelf when I went to get my new comics on Wednesday and almost picked it up...but I resisted because I knew nothing of it and wasn't sure if it would be good or not...now I fell like a fool haha! Just need to hope my LCS still has a copy in stock on Wednesday or I'm going to be kicking myself for not picking it up haha!

[LooneyKoala]

Might go to my LCS later today if I have time actually and see if they have it...

[Muldwych]

Might go to my LCS later today if I have time actually and see if they have it...

It really is worth it and the comic is sold out too so perhaps call them and get it stuck a side.

[LooneyKoala]

It really is worth it and the comic is sold out too so perhaps call them and get it stuck a side.

They sold their last copy on Sunday -.-

Think they said they've got second printing on the way or something

[sberg1]

I overheard someone in my LCS go, "Oh look Saga's finally out," and that caught my attention. I didn't pick it up then but I saw it on the Comixology store home screen the next day and figured that I would try, why not right? The worst that happens is that I don't like it and stop buying/reading future issues.

I loved it. Y: The Last Man was SUCH a great series (that I only recently discovered) and I have a feeling I'm going to like this one as well. BKV's style is just so great and while I've never been into the whole sci-fi/fantasy thing (I've never seen a Star Wars or a Lord of the Rings movie) I think I'm going to stick with this for the forseeable future. I love the voice of Hazel as our narrator, and I love her parents as characters.

We have a weird, trippy journey ahead of us and I'm excited.

[rpriske]

What a great comic. Best of the week and MAYBE (too early to tell) the best comic at all since Joe the Barbarian.

[rudeboi99]

Bravo! *clap* *clap*

This is the first time in a long time I was reading a comic and dreaded finding the ending pages...cannot wait for issue #2!!! Story, characters, events and art work are all superb.