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Saga, Volume 6
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... things to do until the next Saga album is finished:
go fishing, twiddle your thumbs, play some massive online games or follow the advice of BKV at the end of issue 36 and read some of the other comics currently being published, preferably by his sponsors and editors at Image. Me, I thought I was getting into a good rhythm by reading two albums in a row, but once again, I reached the final chapter with a "Is that all?" expression on my face. The current album is no better and no worse than the previous ones, but there are a few things that recommend it in particular:
- it closes some of the hanging threads from previous issues (view spoiler)
- not so many new characters, focusing instead on existing favorites and the comeback of some old friends (view spoiler)
- fabulous artwork, as usual from Fiona Staples
- more jokes than snappy banter than I have come to expect from the series, or so it seems right now. The Robot Prince and the Will seem to be at the receiving end of most of them, with Marko and Alana in a better mood that usual
- last, but the most important, a slightly grown-up Hazel that takes an active part in the story and is not just a package carried around by the adults.
With Hazel in the spotlight, I thought the new Saga album raised the cuteness factor to an unprecedented level, not that I'm complaining, since I am starting to get a little tired of the constant raising of ISSUES by Vaughan - same sex relationships, gender identity, discriminations, corruption, war crimes, etc. The preachiness of some parts of the story is still balanced though by the good parts, especially the focus on family in the context of an endless and pointless war. And BKV, as he likes to referr to himself in the letters page, can be relied upon to pull some surprise rabbits out of his magic hat, and to turn the story in an unexpected direction. There's a very short step from cute to scary in his arsenal, and the best example in this issue is the lovely hamster (or whatever he is) Grus:
Needless to say, I will wait for the next issues of Saga and the louder the grumbles you hear from me, the more keen are my expectations.
by
... things to do until the next Saga album is finished:
go fishing, twiddle your thumbs, play some massive online games or follow the advice of BKV at the end of issue 36 and read some of the other comics currently being published, preferably by his sponsors and editors at Image. Me, I thought I was getting into a good rhythm by reading two albums in a row, but once again, I reached the final chapter with a "Is that all?" expression on my face. The current album is no better and no worse than the previous ones, but there are a few things that recommend it in particular:
- it closes some of the hanging threads from previous issues (view spoiler)
- not so many new characters, focusing instead on existing favorites and the comeback of some old friends (view spoiler)
- fabulous artwork, as usual from Fiona Staples
- more jokes than snappy banter than I have come to expect from the series, or so it seems right now. The Robot Prince and the Will seem to be at the receiving end of most of them, with Marko and Alana in a better mood that usual
- last, but the most important, a slightly grown-up Hazel that takes an active part in the story and is not just a package carried around by the adults.
With Hazel in the spotlight, I thought the new Saga album raised the cuteness factor to an unprecedented level, not that I'm complaining, since I am starting to get a little tired of the constant raising of ISSUES by Vaughan - same sex relationships, gender identity, discriminations, corruption, war crimes, etc. The preachiness of some parts of the story is still balanced though by the good parts, especially the focus on family in the context of an endless and pointless war. And BKV, as he likes to referr to himself in the letters page, can be relied upon to pull some surprise rabbits out of his magic hat, and to turn the story in an unexpected direction. There's a very short step from cute to scary in his arsenal, and the best example in this issue is the lovely hamster (or whatever he is) Grus:
Needless to say, I will wait for the next issues of Saga and the louder the grumbles you hear from me, the more keen are my expectations.
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May 29, 2016 05:45AM
One of the timeless greats.
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I am waiting for the final issue before I make up my mind about Saga, but it does seem to be headed towards that Hall of Fame for comics.
Great review. He's a seal haha
Wait maybe he's a polar bear..
Thanks!He'a a cute pet that doubles up as a scary bodyguard in times of need. Cool!
Awesome review! I certainly would like Grus as my bodyguard!
I hope we find out more about him in future issues
Algernon wrote: "I hope we find out more about him in future issues"Me too!
