Saga Book One

Kindle Customer

Wonderful Storytelling, Even More Impressive Artwork

"This series is fantastically fluid in its storytelling, mixing genres to create a world that is simultaneously laughably ridiculous and emotionally grounded. It never rests too long in one spot before changing up the dynamics just enough to keep you engaged in the new developments without short changing any story points. The dialogue is casual and current, but the tale itself is timeless and epic in scale. It's not for children (there is adult content) but your inner child will be amply indulged. The art, for me, is the true star of this series and it shines in this hard cover edition! This series has beholding Fiona Staples to me as the new benchmark for comic book artistry. Her artwork is gorgeous but not needlessly showy and is always in service of the story. Her characters are always so alive with movement and the backgrounds beautiful but muted as to not steal the scene (except when intended as the focus, of course). I can't remember the last time I purchased a hard cover of a comic book series, but after reading Saga I knew I had to have it. The book itself is sturdy and attractive, with several pages of extras in the back I look forward to checking out (I just pulled it from my mailbox not long ago). From what I saw flipping through there were extras show casing different stages of Ms. Staples design process and paneling, as well as some straight scripts and possibly some interviews with the creators. If you're a fan of the series or either of its creators (or just of great art, both written and drawn) I would highly recommend this as a purchase. ["

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March 30, 2017 Verified Purchase

Xavier Zavala Heras

Saga Deluxe Edition Volume 1

"Another hit by Brian K. Vaughan!!! I've enjoyed Y: The Last man, and Ex Machina. More than enjoyed. I think those are great graphic novels with honest writing. Saga is exactly the same, but this is a story that takes place, well, not on the planet Earth. Saga is the story of two beings (a male and a female) that belong to two different races. Turns out their races have been in war for years, however, the fell in love with each other. Imagine the odds!! And even more amazing, they have a child!! This is terrible news for their respective races, because (seems to be) none of them like the possibility of peace nor love. Each race just want it's war and hate, and these two put everything in jepardy. So... everybody wants them dead. What impress me the most with this book is that it contain different races, creatures, cultures, worlds, technology, magic, literature, etc, etc, etc... and for my surprise, everything is accesible to you as a reader!!!! And this is exactly what Brian K. Vaughan does best. He can make everything accessible. Most characters talk like us, and taking into account that is other worlds and some of them are weird creatures, it makes it very funny. Great way to tell a story! Everything is pretty straighforward, so you won't be lost. The art is freaking fantastic! The design of ships, clothes, technology, and so are SO good! Plus, the color pallette is sublime. Completely eye candy. Mind you, this is a book for adults! There's gore, explicit language, and surprisingly graphic sex, so don't give this to your kids, unless they are 18 or older. I give this 5 stars, and I can't wait for volume 2! ["

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December 15, 2015 Verified Purchase

Jonathan Rangel

Really Awesome Book! I Need More!

"This is the third comic book series that I've decided to collect books on, and it's the best one in my opinion. What I really find interesting is that the story starts right during the birth of Alana and Marco's daughter. But there are occasional flashbacks to see how they met later in the story. The plot is really good, and there are many lovable characters along the way. Another interesting thing about the series is that the dialogue can range from casual to formal. Izabel and Prince Robot are great examples of this. This series has a mix of many genres: science fiction, fantasy, and romance. There are also some chapters that I'd say can be labeled under "slice of life." The violence is pretty graphic, showing gore and the severing of limbs. And there's some occasional nudity. At times it's used for comic relief, and at times it's used as a plot device. The art style is amazing. Book 1, in particular, was a blast to read. I enjoyed every page of it. Overall, I can say that this is my favorite comic book series of all time. I'm so glad I have this in a hardcover (which came with library binding)! ["

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June 9, 2017 Verified Purchase

Tyler Johnson

An amazing Hardcover for an amazing series

"The fact that Saga is an amazing series, and perhaps the best comic running, is beyond debate. This review will strictly deal with the Hardcover itself, because it is a well known fact that the series is a five star masterpiece. The Hardcover features baby Hazel breastfeeding and it is as beautiful as it is controversial. It also serves as an excellent litmus test for the series itself, because if you're offended by this cover than don't bother diving in because Saga isn't for you. It is a series for grown ups with its tone ranging from raunchy, to brutal, to sensual, to serious, but always, always mature, in one way or another. The Book itself is very well made, which is a relief for collectors, and a boon for the budget conscious. You're getting 18 glorious issues totaling in 504 pages, including extras, in a beautiful and well made package for, at the time of writing this review, $30.00. While I love the extras, such as being taken through a step by step of how an issue of saga is put together, I was really looking forward to seeing more of the artists, Fiona Staples, gorgeous never seen sketches. I was in no way disappointed by the quality of what is found here, but I was disappointed by how little of it there was. There are, total, six pages of sketches in this Hardcover, and while I wasn't expecting there to be enough to fill an art book, I was hoping for more than just six pages. All in all, the Saga Deluxe Edition Hardcover, volume 1, is an excellent product for an amazing price. If you've always wanted to read the series, this is the perfect jumping on vehicle. If you're a die hard fan, you already own and love this book. If you already own the three paperback and aren't a die hard fan though, know that the extras, while great, are slight, and it is up to you whether or not they're worth thirty extra dollars. That nitpick aside, the Saga Deluxe Edition Hardcover, volume one, is an amazing product and an unquestionable buy. ["

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November 25, 2014 Verified Purchase

daphne

My all time favorite graphic novel/ comic

"Love, love, love this comic series . All time favorite! I have some of the comics but wanted to have the big collection ["

February 2, 2026 Verified Purchase