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4.35 AVERAGE
4.35 AVERAGE
I've got a pretty high bar for pulpy graphic novels. Really needs to surprise me.
Solid start and great art work. Some bizarre concepts too which is always fun. We'll see where this goes. Each character seems, at least, interesting with some lovable ones too. I like that it's possibly going to try and say something but not much has happened yet besides setting the tone and starting a chase.
On to volume two.
Solid start and great art work. Some bizarre concepts too which is always fun. We'll see where this goes. Each character seems, at least, interesting with some lovable ones too. I like that it's possibly going to try and say something but not much has happened yet besides setting the tone and starting a chase.
On to volume two.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
When someone asks about good graphic novels that aren't superhero swill, I point them this direction. Still lamenting that the tv series never got off the ground.
Definitely different from any other graphic novel I’ve read.
Don't get the hype for this, it's ok, can definitely tell it was written by a man. Too edgy for me personally.
Я не й гадки не маю, як коміксу який лежить на нашому ринку вже 5 років таке вдалося (я звісно чув про Сагу, але так і не поцікавився свого часу) мене порадувати хорошою історією та гарною суміші Сай-фаю та старого доброго фентезі але це, бляха, кайф у чистому вигляді.
Переклад крутий, Ярослава Стріха збіса гарна перекладачка) Дуже класна оповідь і сюжет йде динамічно не встигаєш знудитись. Знову ж хочеться продовження. Я коли розумію, що тайтл впадає у душу, так би мовити, моя найвища планка похвали цього твори це бажання хотіти його ще й ще. До цього переліку також увійшла тепер і "Сага" Вона і неймовірно-фантастичної-прекрасної-охуєнної ФІОНИ СТЕЙПЛЗ.
Її малюнок стовідсотково робить цей комікс, і без того з класним, сценарієм ще й з, без перебільшень, НАЙКРАСИВІШИМ МАЛЮНКОМ ЯКИЙ Я БАЧИВ ЗА ОСТАННІЙ ЧАС. Єдині референси, які згадав під час прочитання це Ден Мора, і його стиль а він і так божить (читайте World's Finest, топчик) і Ремендерівьске "Дно" з малюнком Токкіні тільки хіба що, без такої розпливчатості та акварельності на фонах малюнку.
Я задоволений на 1000% відсотків. Бляха, це було файно по всіх критеріях. Збіса чудовий малюнок, прекрасний і файний сценарій. Чекаю надалі, і сподіваюсь до кінці весни ще точно придбаю пару томів у колекцію.
Переклад крутий, Ярослава Стріха збіса гарна перекладачка) Дуже класна оповідь і сюжет йде динамічно не встигаєш знудитись. Знову ж хочеться продовження. Я коли розумію, що тайтл впадає у душу, так би мовити, моя найвища планка похвали цього твори це бажання хотіти його ще й ще. До цього переліку також увійшла тепер і "Сага" Вона і неймовірно-фантастичної-прекрасної-охуєнної ФІОНИ СТЕЙПЛЗ.
Її малюнок стовідсотково робить цей комікс, і без того з класним, сценарієм ще й з, без перебільшень, НАЙКРАСИВІШИМ МАЛЮНКОМ ЯКИЙ Я БАЧИВ ЗА ОСТАННІЙ ЧАС. Єдині референси, які згадав під час прочитання це Ден Мора, і його стиль а він і так божить (читайте World's Finest, топчик) і Ремендерівьске "Дно" з малюнком Токкіні тільки хіба що, без такої розпливчатості та акварельності на фонах малюнку.
Я задоволений на 1000% відсотків. Бляха, це було файно по всіх критеріях. Збіса чудовий малюнок, прекрасний і файний сценарій. Чекаю надалі, і сподіваюсь до кінці весни ще точно придбаю пару томів у колекцію.
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Saga's first volume already delivers on all fronts. It introduces the reader to immediately relatable characters, there is serious tension from page one, and it features this wonderful modern illustrations by Fiona Staples. The narration not only warms your heart by its melancholic tone and surprising wisdom on the human condition, it leads ahead to tragedies yet to come.
I cannot even point to highlights. All six issues collected here are full of memorable moments in which Vaughan conveys much about the personalities of his heroes and foes. Well, of course it's not as black and white as that. The events take place in an intergalactic war between Landfall and its moon, Wreath. Combat soon spread over to other worlds and their inhabitants were forced to take sides.
Marko and Alana had both been soldiers, only at the opposite sides of the conflict. They are trying to do good—especially Marko firmly endorses pacifist values—but the world is not that easy. To both parties their love is detestable and their child together, an abomination. There are people who want them dead. Many people. They order or hire forces to hunt them down, including Robot Prince IV and a mercenary named the Will. The latter two, on the other hand, both show some honor or even virtue, while certainly being the bad guys.
It continuously reinvents traditional sci-fi and fantasy tropes in surprising and interesting ways. For instance, I enjoyed the wooden rocket ship with a will of its own. By far my favorite was Izabel, though. Apparently, the victims of Cleave—often mutilated by horrific artifacts of war—persist in some ghostly form after their death. Her interactions with the new parents is really quite sweet. In the end Alana is willing to accept her as soul-bound to her daughter, Hazel (as she eventually comes to be named).
There are already quite a few treats of visually daring imagery. The Will's ex-lover and current-competitor, the Stalk, looks absolutely terrifying with her naked female body and spider legs (and her head a combination of the both). After the Prince blasted a hole into her core, the Will promises vengeance in an epic Taken kind of intensity. I'm sure this will develop in interesting directions. Until then he'll still be busy to save and protect the "Slave Girl" from pastel-colored Sextillion, though.
I've already read the whole series (up to Volume 9, of course) a couple of years ago, but since it's actually back (yeah!) I really have to get up-to-speed again. I'm glad that I forgot so many things—now I can re-experience what is easily among the best comic series of the last decade (or more).
Rating: 4.5/5
I cannot even point to highlights. All six issues collected here are full of memorable moments in which Vaughan conveys much about the personalities of his heroes and foes. Well, of course it's not as black and white as that. The events take place in an intergalactic war between Landfall and its moon, Wreath. Combat soon spread over to other worlds and their inhabitants were forced to take sides.
Marko and Alana had both been soldiers, only at the opposite sides of the conflict. They are trying to do good—especially Marko firmly endorses pacifist values—but the world is not that easy. To both parties their love is detestable and their child together, an abomination. There are people who want them dead. Many people. They order or hire forces to hunt them down, including Robot Prince IV and a mercenary named the Will. The latter two, on the other hand, both show some honor or even virtue, while certainly being the bad guys.
It continuously reinvents traditional sci-fi and fantasy tropes in surprising and interesting ways. For instance, I enjoyed the wooden rocket ship with a will of its own. By far my favorite was Izabel, though. Apparently, the victims of Cleave—often mutilated by horrific artifacts of war—persist in some ghostly form after their death. Her interactions with the new parents is really quite sweet. In the end Alana is willing to accept her as soul-bound to her daughter, Hazel (as she eventually comes to be named).
There are already quite a few treats of visually daring imagery. The Will's ex-lover and current-competitor, the Stalk, looks absolutely terrifying with her naked female body and spider legs (and her head a combination of the both). After the Prince blasted a hole into her core, the Will promises vengeance in an epic Taken kind of intensity. I'm sure this will develop in interesting directions. Until then he'll still be busy to save and protect the "Slave Girl" from pastel-colored Sextillion, though.
I've already read the whole series (up to Volume 9, of course) a couple of years ago, but since it's actually back (yeah!) I really have to get up-to-speed again. I'm glad that I forgot so many things—now I can re-experience what is easily among the best comic series of the last decade (or more).
Rating: 4.5/5
I really really enjoyed this graphic novel! It was so fun to read
**Not a PopSugar Challenge Book**
5/5
Absolutely, 100% worth the hype. My only regret is not getting around to reading it sooner! Marko and Alana might just be my new OTP -- kickass (literal) star-crossed lovers just trying to make their way...I mean, how many comics can say they open with a woman giving birth? (Let it be noted that "Am I shitting?" might be my favorite first line of anything I've ever read.)
What else can I say? Incredible and immersive writing paired with a killer story, a slew of multi-faceted and complex characters, and some of the most dynamic art I've ever seen, and you've got the start of a fucking epic *groan* saga! Very glad I ordered Vol. One and Two together (speaking of which...better go order the rest!)
5/5
Absolutely, 100% worth the hype. My only regret is not getting around to reading it sooner! Marko and Alana might just be my new OTP -- kickass (literal) star-crossed lovers just trying to make their way...I mean, how many comics can say they open with a woman giving birth? (Let it be noted that "Am I shitting?" might be my favorite first line of anything I've ever read.)
What else can I say? Incredible and immersive writing paired with a killer story, a slew of multi-faceted and complex characters, and some of the most dynamic art I've ever seen, and you've got the start of a fucking epic *groan* saga! Very glad I ordered Vol. One and Two together (speaking of which...better go order the rest!)