Saga: Volume Three by Brian K. Vaughan and Finoa Staples | Comic Book Review

Saga: Volume Three by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Fiona Staples

( Collects Saga issues #13-18 )

Graphic Novel / Comic / Fantasy / Science Fiction

144 pages

Summary:

Saga is the sweeping tale of one young family fighting to find their place in the universe. Searching for their literary hero, new parents Marko and Alana travel to a cosmic lighthouse on the planet Quietus, while the couple's multiple pursuers finally close in on their targets.

summary from: goodreads

5 out of 5 stars

*This review contains spoilers for the first and second volume*

This volume was very action packed, with a lot of surprises and amazing scenes. I think this is my favourite volume, out of the three that are currently out. It's too bad that there are no more out and that I have to wait until next year to get more of this story (if I have the correct information).

I love seeing all the characters grow throughout the story, for me that is one of the most important aspects in a story. Their interactions are fun to read and I am liking all the characters, which doesn't usually happen. I love Alana, Marko and Izabel the most, they just stick out to me and I love every scene with them.

A new character that we meet is D. Oswald Heist, who is the author of the book that brought Alana and Marko together. I liked him as a character, he was very interesting. A character I am warming up to is Gwendolyin. For some reason, and I honestly don't know why, I didn't like her that much. This volume changed that. I really want to find out more about her now.

Another thing I love about these comics is that we follow multiple stories that are connected in some way or another. The story is very interesting so far, it's getting more and more action packed with each chapter. The writing and art are still amazing, I have a feeling they will continue to be. Now I only have to wait for the next volume to come out.

Saga: Volume Two by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples | Comic Book Review

Saga: Volume Two by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Fiona Staples

( Collects Saga issues #7-12 )

Graphic Novel / Comic / Fantasy / Science Fiction

144 pages

Summary:

Saga is sweeping tale of one young family fighting to find their place in the universe. Thanks to her star-crossed parents Marko and Alana, newborn baby Hazel has already survived lethal assassins, rampaging armies, and horrific monsters, but in the cold vastness of outer space, the little girl encounters her strangest adventure yet... grandparents.

summary from: goodreads

5 out of 5 stars

* This review contains spoilers for the first volume *

I am officially obsessed with this series. I loved this way to much. I am glad that I own the third volume and that I can read it immediately. I can't seem to find anything I dislike about these comics.

The second volume, compared to the first, had a lot more thrilling and intense moments. Things started to get more action packed and even more awesome than in the first one. The writing and art continued to be beautiful and amazing.

One thing I loved about this volume is that there were flashbacks. Through them we were able to see how Marko and Alana met and how they fell in love. We learned more about both of their pasts as well, which was great.

As it was shown at the end of the first volume, we get to meet Marko's parents. I loved both of them, they really added to the story. I loved seeing the relationship between Marko's parents, him and Alana. That was really amazing and sad, although I am not going to say why it was sad because it would spoil it.

Alana and Marko are still my favourite characters. I am finding myself liking Izabel more and more. She is sassy and sarcastic, both traits I love in characters, and I simply find her amazing. I can't wait to read more about her.

Another aspect of this volume that I liked is that we saw more of The Will and his party. Although he is hunting Alana and Marko I am really enjoying his character. It's always fun reading about him and Lying Cat. The additions to his team are also great and I can't wait to see where it will take them.

Saga: Volume One by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples | Comic Book Review

Saga: Volume One by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Fiona Staples

( Collects Saga issues #1-6 )

Graphic Novel / Comic / Fantasy / Science Fiction

160 pages

Summary:

When two soldiers from opposite sides of a never-ending galactic war fall in love, they risk everything to bring a fragile new life into a dangerous old universe. 

Saga is the sweeping tale of one young family fighting to find their place in the worlds. Fantasy and science fiction are wed like never before in this sexy, subversive drama for adults. 

summary from: goodreads

5 out of 5 stars

First of all, as it says on the back of these comics, they are for mature audience. There is mature context: violence, language, nudity, sex.

Now onto the review:

What I really enjoy about the characters in Saga is their complexity and depth, they are neither black nor white, good nor evil, but different shades of grey. There is, of course, history behind every character and I found myself wanting to find out more about them. They are simply intriguing. Another thing I really liked an appreciated was the diversity of characters which you, sadly, don't see very often.

The main characters are Alana, Marko and their daughter Hazel. Alana is a fierce and hot headed character, she knows what she wants and is very strong. Marko is more light-hearted compared to Alana, he is also very sweet and protective. They are my favourite characters so far. I love this couple.

Now onto the antagonists. The one that stuck out to me is The Will. He is a freelancer who gets the job of hunting down our main characters. I enjoyed his character, even though he was after Alana, Marko and Hazel. 

The background plot of this story is the war between Landfall and Wreath. Then there are Marko and Allana who are trying to stay alive and away from the war. So far the story is a cat and mouse game between our main characters and the people after them. We don't really know where the story is going, so far it's interesting and gripping.

The dialog is very enjoyable, it's funny and sassy. The story is narrated by Hazel, which only opens up more questions to which I can't wait to find the answer for. I am loving the art in this graphic novel. I think Fiona Staples style is simply beautiful. The colours are vibrant and it looks amazing.

And for the end here is an example of the art: