A review by thewordsdevourer
Saga: Book One by Brian K. Vaughan

adventurous dark funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

wow. this book's the epitome of perfect art AND story, a feat rarer than rare. ive never been a fan of space opera, or hell, even sf, rly, but book one of saga blows me outta the water. an adventurous story centering on an intergalactic chase of a pair of star-crossed parents caught in a decades old war (a concept reminiscent of DoSaB) story deals w/ meaty themes of family, war, violence; w/ a copious dose of chuckle- and snort-inducing wry humor; expansive and impressive world(s)building; jawdropping cliffhangers; a cast of fleshed out characters w/ intricate relationships; and, sth i rly appreciate, diversity in not only race, sexuality, but also life forms, as befitting its sweeping setting. 

however, the story's def mature, w/ plenty of gory, bloody killings and violence, sex scenes, and adult topics like pedophilia and slavery. the art though...holy fcking sh!t, this graphic novel has easily the most incredible comics art ive ever seen--there were plenty of times where a page or a cover art simply rendered me speechless, stunned for several seconds bc of its sheer awesomeness. needless to say, i am now a fiona staples worshipper. kinda intimidated to discover that the series is only half way done, but im def along for this long ride. 
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