Saga, Vol. 4

Incredible series. I’d refer you to Vol 1 for a sense of the plot, but it’s really a (very) mature tale of starcrossed lovers in a war-torn space opera., This book is like nothing else out there. Volume 4 continues strong. The first chapter opens rather bleakly, instilling a sense of dread in the reader as they plow forward. But Vaughn and Staples zig when you expect a zag. Not only that, but the supporting cast keeps expanding, and each new and returning member is just as fascinating as the next in both design and writing., Staples art remains top-notch, while this may be Vaughn’s best writing to date, which says something for such an accomplished author. The narrative structure of Hazel relating her family’s past to us from the margins manages to interject humor, sorrow, and some profundity to the book. The world-building gets ever-stronger while never losing sight of the characters at the core. Everything makes a weird sort of sense, and each act follows the next, like dominoes collapsing one after the other., Finally, it’s worth mentioning that the extras are seemingly saved for the Deluxe Edition, but if you’re simply a trade-waiter eager for your next hit of Vaughn and Staples’ addictive series, this is for you.

Incredible series. I’d refer you to Vol 1 for a sense of the plot, but it’s really a (very) mature tale of starcrossed lovers in a war-torn space opera., This book is like nothing else out there. Volume 4 continues strong. The first chapter opens rather bleakly, instilling a sense of dread in the reader as they plow forward. But Vaughn and Staples zig when you expect a zag. Not only that, but the supporting cast keeps expanding, and each new and returning member is just as fascinating as the next in both design and writing., Staples art remains top-notch, while this may be Vaughn’s best writing to date, which says something for such an accomplished author. The narrative structure of Hazel relating her family’s past to us from the margins manages to interject humor, sorrow, and some profundity to the book. The world-building gets ever-stronger while never losing sight of the characters at the core. Everything makes a weird sort of sense, and each act follows the next, like dominoes collapsing one after the other., Finally, it’s worth mentioning that the extras are seemingly saved for the Deluxe Edition, but if you’re simply a trade-waiter eager for your next hit of Vaughn and Staples’ addictive series, this is for you.

Saga, Vol. 4 collects issues #19 through #24 of Brian K. Vaughan’s and Fiona Staples’s Saga. Hazel has become a toddler, and her parents, Marko and Alana, are having marital problems. Meanwhile, there is intrigue relating to Prince Robot IV’s infant son, and at the end of the collection, there is the return of the Lying Cat. The first five issues of the collection focus on the family unit, with Alana supporting them by working as an actress. The sixth issue in the collection are about Sophie and her life as a freelancer’s page., I know some people who were fans of Vaughan’s more teen- and young-adult-oriented series aren’t as drawn to Saga, but that is a shame. Jack Vance once said that the difference between science-fiction and fantasy is that science-fiction is meant to escape reality, while fantasy is meant to confront reality. I wouldn’t go as far as to say that Harry Potter confronts deep-seeded issues facing humankind, but Saga does. War by proxy, interracial relationships and childbearing, racism, statism and love are all dealt with in this great series, but at the heart of it, it’s just the story of a family. ****1/2

These books keep getting better and better. Although, I was upset at a few things in this book, like a certain blue girl! That being said, little Hazel is now a toddler and soooooo cute. Alana has a job on a tv show dressed up as a super hero, Marko dresses up as something and watching little Hazel. Mom and ghosty are still around as well., We get to meet a few new characters, one being a crazy tv head villain. Yeah, that’s what I call them, tv heads :-), Lets just say there is more cray cray going on but it’s a fun ride and the graphics are awesome as usual!

These books keep getting better and better. Although, I was upset at a few things in this book, like a certain blue girl! That being said, little Hazel is now a toddler and soooooo cute. Alana has a job on a tv show dressed up as a super hero, Marko dresses up as something and watching little Hazel. Mom and ghosty are still around as well., We get to meet a few new characters, one being a crazy tv head villain. Yeah, that’s what I call them, tv heads :-), Lets just say there is more cray cray going on but it’s a fun ride and the graphics are awesome as usual!

If you follow my Saga reviews you’ll know that I keep raving about this series and its for good reason. I swear each volume gets better and better! In this one, Marco and Alana finally get a chance to stop running which up to this point is all they’ve been doing. They’ve been holding up fine, in love, and ready to battle whatever comes, but when they get the chance to settle down real life issues flood in. Marriage and family life starts to take its toll when Marco becomes a stay at home dad and Alana becomes an actress. Lines get blurred, they ignore their problems and eventually things blow up. I hated seeing this happen to them, but at the same time it makes them even more relatable!, On top of all that drama, Prince Robot joins forces with an unlikely pairing and they go on a mission for revenge! Left with another cliff hangover I’m so ready for volume 5!! If you haven’t picked this up, you’re missing out! I LOVE IT!!

The fourth volume of Saga propels the story to a new stage—character entanglements become more complicated, seemingly minor characters take on new significance, new characters are introduced, and marital strife comes for Marko and Alana. Meanwhile, Hazel and the royal baby remain in peril. I’m hooked.

The fourth volume of Saga propels the story to a new stage—character entanglements become more complicated, seemingly minor characters take on new significance, new characters are introduced, and marital strife comes for Marko and Alana. Meanwhile, Hazel and the royal baby remain in peril. I’m hooked.