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Saga, Vol. 8
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After the traumatic events of the War for Phang, Hazel, her parents, and their surviving companions embark on a life-changing adventure at the westernmost edge of the universe. Collects SAGA #43-48
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Sep 28, 2017
karen
rated it
it was amazing
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oooh, goodreads choice awards semifinalist for best graphic novel 2018! what will happen?
When did you first know that you’d give up your life for someone? Okay, maybe you’ve never felt that way, but parents usually say that about their offspring, right? Personally, I think it’s almost always a dumb idea to sacrifice your own existence for others. Or worse, for some “cause.” If we were all a little more selfish instead of being in such a hurry to defend everything to the death, the universe would ...more
When did you first know that you’d give up your life for someone? Okay, maybe you’ve never felt that way, but parents usually say that about their offspring, right? Personally, I think it’s almost always a dumb idea to sacrifice your own existence for others. Or worse, for some “cause.” If we were all a little more selfish instead of being in such a hurry to defend everything to the death, the universe would ...more
Jan 05, 2018
Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
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Yes ❤️ Fanfreakingtastic!
I decided to add some pictures in no certain order. 1. Because I'm lazy 2. Because I'm tired.
Mel ♥ ...more
I decided to add some pictures in no certain order. 1. Because I'm lazy 2. Because I'm tired.
Mel ♥ ...more
Warning: Spoilers for the previous volume!
But I'm going to try my hardest not to spoil anything from this one, ok?
Ok, if you read the last volume, you know that Alana's baby didn't make it.
So, once the shock wears off, what exactly happens next?
Now, I know this is touchy territory for a lot of people, but Vaughn went there anyway.
Late-term abortion. If nothing else, you probably heard the sound bites about during the last US election. Good times, good times...
Personally, I am 100% for late-ter ...more
But I'm going to try my hardest not to spoil anything from this one, ok?
Ok, if you read the last volume, you know that Alana's baby didn't make it.
So, once the shock wears off, what exactly happens next?
Now, I know this is touchy territory for a lot of people, but Vaughn went there anyway.
Late-term abortion. If nothing else, you probably heard the sound bites about during the last US election. Good times, good times...
Personally, I am 100% for late-ter ...more
Hell yes! God I LOVE LOVE LOVE Saga! The artwork, the storyline, the characters and monsters, the absurdity and yet the wonderful social commentary under the surface all works marvelously. In Vol 8, things are just as interesting and quirky and sexy and violent as in the seven preceding volumes but this one is particularly satisfying in how It brings everyone together near the end. I hope this series never ends because it is truly one of the greatest comic series going today. I have read loads o
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My favorite from the series so far and the 1st that got 5*. Now the wait for the next collections begins.
After the traumatic events of the War for Phang, Hazel, her parents, and their surviving companions embark on a life-changing adventure at the westernmost edge of the universe.
Trying to gather together my scattered thoughts regarding this newest volume in the Saga series is turning out to be rather hard, so I opted for making this bullet point list below:
(Spoilers from here.)
• The start of the journey took us to Abortion Town, after the unfortunate events of the last volume, where solid comm ...more
Re-Read 5/16/18:
There's nothing much else I can say I didn't already say. :) I'm hooked forever.
Original Review:
There's no way in hell I can call this series anything other than MY FAVORITE COMIC EVER.
It truly has everything. Love, heartbreak, cute, strange, brilliance, funny, mind-blowing, edifying, and JUST PLAIN AWESOME.
Did I mention that it's rather cool?
After the heartache of the last volume, I've been anxious and anxious to avoid this one because of the things it might do to me.
It did all ...more
There's nothing much else I can say I didn't already say. :) I'm hooked forever.
Original Review:
There's no way in hell I can call this series anything other than MY FAVORITE COMIC EVER.
It truly has everything. Love, heartbreak, cute, strange, brilliance, funny, mind-blowing, edifying, and JUST PLAIN AWESOME.
Did I mention that it's rather cool?
After the heartache of the last volume, I've been anxious and anxious to avoid this one because of the things it might do to me.
It did all ...more
Possibly my favorite volume yet???????? I love this series so fucking much oh my god
If you’re interested in reading Saga, you’re about as likely to jump in at Vol. 8 as I am to wax my bikini line (now THERE’S a visual no one anywhere ever in the history of the world ever anywhere ever never ever needed), so, really, you’d be primarily interested in my take on this most recent volume if you’ve read Saga previously. So, I’ll say this: Vol. 8 is Saga at its Saga-est, which means it’s by turns irreverent, disgusting, offensive, pulse-pounding, heartwarming, weird, addictive, and oc
...more
Who would have thought a comic about love during a massive cosmic war would tackle so many social issues occurring today? In this volume we get a commentary into what could happen if Roe vs. Wade is overturned. Plus, some insight into what life as a transgender person is like. Oh, and poop people!
Dec 30, 2017
Dave Schaafsma
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
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“One day, a boy decided to break the rules. And that boy would become my brother”--Hazel
Saga is clearly one of the great comics series of all time, sustaining an impressive critical and popular reception over years. And Volume 7 was powerful, an event of the year in comics, with a sad loss I won’t be specific about, exactly. So volume 8, with a western theme, is a little lighter, thank goodness, though it does have to deal with the aftermath of the volume 7’s loss in this volume. So along the w ...more
Saga is clearly one of the great comics series of all time, sustaining an impressive critical and popular reception over years. And Volume 7 was powerful, an event of the year in comics, with a sad loss I won’t be specific about, exactly. So volume 8, with a western theme, is a little lighter, thank goodness, though it does have to deal with the aftermath of the volume 7’s loss in this volume. So along the w ...more
Oh my soul... Just one more left... 😢 I have no words to say how much l love this series!
Saga continues to impress and shock. This series is definitely not for everyone and I feel like this issue went farther when it comes to controversial issues and content than any previous issue. It makes it one heck of a ride, but proceed with caution if you offend easily!
For me, the controversial content (which I cannot specify without spoilers) is presented in a fascinating and moving way. It is not always easy to weave sensitive content into a story, but this volume handles two or three hot b ...more
For me, the controversial content (which I cannot specify without spoilers) is presented in a fascinating and moving way. It is not always easy to weave sensitive content into a story, but this volume handles two or three hot b ...more
Jan 25, 2018
Jen/The Tolkien Gal/ジェニファー
rated it
it was amazing
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This is one of THE BEST volumes so far - all about healing.
(view spoiler)
Edit: This is just here so volume 9 can wreck your soul and shatter it into tiny, tiny pieces.["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]> ...more
I loved this volume and everything that came with it! WHEW, it's got me hyped! This is one of the best comics, like no doubt about it. Art = amazing. Story = amazing. If you're not reading this comic, you need to drop what you're reading and start now. You won't regret it!
...more
I love Saga so much !! someone please send a defibrilator !!
alright, short review because I have no energy. While this graphic novel felt especially fast and the plot has begun to meander a bit, my investment in the characters - and pure enjoyment of the story - truly brought this one forward for me.
I also unfortunately feel that several of my favorite classes are getting less page time. Gwen, Sophie, and Lying Cat are still my favorites, and they had no pagetime here. Our current squad - Marco ...more
alright, short review because I have no energy. While this graphic novel felt especially fast and the plot has begun to meander a bit, my investment in the characters - and pure enjoyment of the story - truly brought this one forward for me.
I also unfortunately feel that several of my favorite classes are getting less page time. Gwen, Sophie, and Lying Cat are still my favorites, and they had no pagetime here. Our current squad - Marco ...more
My vote for this year's Goodreads Choice Award for Best Graphic Novel.
(Well, after my write-in vote didn't make it.)
4.5 stars and the slight edge over Vaughan's Paper Girls Vol. 4. Another series I enjoy more and more but ultimately don't feel the same love for as I do for this one.
This volume had just the right amount of action, heartbreak, cuteness and oddball humor.
Our favorite young family is in desperate need of some time to heal. But first there are more challenges ahead. Of course I'll b ...more
(Well, after my write-in vote didn't make it.)
4.5 stars and the slight edge over Vaughan's Paper Girls Vol. 4. Another series I enjoy more and more but ultimately don't feel the same love for as I do for this one.
This volume had just the right amount of action, heartbreak, cuteness and oddball humor.
Our favorite young family is in desperate need of some time to heal. But first there are more challenges ahead. Of course I'll b ...more
7.14 on CAWPILE.
Oct 25, 2017
Paul E. Morph
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
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My second-most-difficult read of 2017. Heart-rendingly brilliant.
I fear I cannot possibly be objective about this series any longer, I love it so much. For any fan left traumatized and/or depressed after reading Volume 7, you'll be relieved to hear Volume 8 is a much lighter and more hopeful adventure. There are still bittersweet moments, but not of the acutely devastating kind.
Vaughan and Staples have gone Wild West this time around and placed our intrepid crew in an arid (and possibly dangerous) western-esque landscape. Petrichor has stepped up and has bec ...more
Vaughan and Staples have gone Wild West this time around and placed our intrepid crew in an arid (and possibly dangerous) western-esque landscape. Petrichor has stepped up and has bec ...more
Dec 29, 2017
Meagan ✊🏼 Blacklivesmatter ✊🏼Blacktranslivesmatter
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Ugh this series was so good!! It had so much diversity and inclusion! Omg and Alana with her post-pregnancy belly sag/stretch marks was awesome! This series tackled some controversial social issues on such a remarkable way. I loved it! I loved every single syllable of it! Full RTC!
THE LAST ISSUE WAS SO CUTE. Saga is the gift that keeps on giving. Such an improvement since vol 7, too. The biggest highlight to me was the introducing of the new ship 🖤 Overall, beautiful & exciting.
Jan 22, 2018
Wren (fablesandwren)
rated it
liked it
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That was.... political. RTC
Actual rating 4.25 stars or even higher
Let's play a game: let's think of as much synonym as possible to the word Good"
- This was Good
- Exceptional
- Great
- Favorable
- Marvelous
- Positive
- Satisfying
- Superb
- Valuable
- Wonderful
So I think you get the idea guys...
I don't know how I can be surprised every single effing time
If I would recommend a single comic series then it would be this without a doubt
8 volumes and it is still going strong.
Wow, just wow
Comment any other positive words you can think ...more
Let's play a game: let's think of as much synonym as possible to the word Good"
- This was Good
- Exceptional
- Great
- Favorable
- Marvelous
- Positive
- Satisfying
- Superb
- Valuable
- Wonderful
So I think you get the idea guys...
I don't know how I can be surprised every single effing time
If I would recommend a single comic series then it would be this without a doubt
8 volumes and it is still going strong.
Wow, just wow
Comment any other positive words you can think ...more
I think over the issues 6 & 7 I fell out of love with Saga a little bit, but Vol 8 reminded me why I adored this.
Fiona's art work is stunning as always. ...more
Fiona's art work is stunning as always. ...more
Not my favourite so far...
But I think it's setting it up for the next one maybe?
Now I'm all caught up and have to wait, booooo! ...more
But I think it's setting it up for the next one maybe?
Now I'm all caught up and have to wait, booooo! ...more
Holy mothballs! This was ... it had action but wasn't as action-heavy as previous volumes. Instead, it packed a punch of a different variety.
At the end of the last volume, we learned that Alana being thrown around the rocket ship caused her baby to die in her womb. Horrific enough, but now she has to deal with the ramifications, because a dead baby doesn't just magically disappear. Which leads us to the main topic in this volume: abortion. Or: the cost of life.
While we're looking at abortion fro ...more
At the end of the last volume, we learned that Alana being thrown around the rocket ship caused her baby to die in her womb. Horrific enough, but now she has to deal with the ramifications, because a dead baby doesn't just magically disappear. Which leads us to the main topic in this volume: abortion. Or: the cost of life.
While we're looking at abortion fro ...more
Feb 26, 2018
❄️BooksofRadiance❄️
marked it as to-read
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Oh, how I’ve missed you, loves. 😍
Huh...that was...huh
I was hoping the story would pick up momentum after the last volume, and I think this actually did the opposite. Slow pace, a few side plots that don't really go anywhere, and lots of moralizing and discussing issues that just felt like a slog and a bit too preachy.
(view spoiler) ...more
I was hoping the story would pick up momentum after the last volume, and I think this actually did the opposite. Slow pace, a few side plots that don't really go anywhere, and lots of moralizing and discussing issues that just felt like a slog and a bit too preachy.
(view spoiler) ...more
Jan 09, 2018
April (Aprilius Maximus)
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
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1.) Saga Volume 1 ★★★★★
2.) Saga Volume 2 ★★★★★
3.) Saga Volume 3 ★★★★.5
4.) Saga Volume 4 ★★★★.5
5.) Saga Volume 5 ★★★★★
6.) Saga Volume 6 ★★★★★
7.) Saga Volume 7 ★★★★★
8.) Saga Volume 8 ★★★★.5
9.) Saga Volume 9 ★★★★★
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Not the best in the series, but I can't wait to see where the next volume will take us! ...more
2.) Saga Volume 2 ★★★★★
3.) Saga Volume 3 ★★★★.5
4.) Saga Volume 4 ★★★★.5
5.) Saga Volume 5 ★★★★★
6.) Saga Volume 6 ★★★★★
7.) Saga Volume 7 ★★★★★
8.) Saga Volume 8 ★★★★.5
9.) Saga Volume 9 ★★★★★
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Not the best in the series, but I can't wait to see where the next volume will take us! ...more
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