The Pace of Saga Slows Down
Our favorite, scandalous space opera, Saga, continues its journey. However, by the third installment, the pace seems to have slowed down a bit. Of course, the never-ending war taking place in a galaxy populated with surreal and bizarre creatures and locations provides a solid foundation that can handle some deceleration.
Still, while most of the events previously felt life-changing for our heroes, now there are episodes that seem more like filler, such as the bickering between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, or various characters’ hallucinations. The only positive aspect of these is the appearance of the series’ (so far) best character, The Stalk, whom the authors clearly can’t let go of. You might rightfully ask, why the hell did those damn fools kill her off in the first place?
The Impact is Gone, but It’s Still Highly Entertaining
In the third part of Saga, the introduction of new characters feels the most unnecessary. The two pesky tabloid journalists won’t uncover anything you haven’t known for a long time. Except perhaps that Alana is an even bigger bitch than you thought.
Although the initial impact of Brian K. Vaughan & Fiona Staples’ work feels like a thing of the past, the comic still holds many memorable moments. For example, it’s hilarious when the narrator ends the text by saying they just pooped themselves. In their defense, the narrator is a baby. But the moment when you become so disillusioned with little Gwendolyn that you’d like to smash her stupid head against the lighthouse wall can also be unforgettable.
The big question is, are there any likable characters left in Saga by the third part? Or rather, can you enjoy a comic where there isn’t a single likable character left?
Yeah, you still can. Easily.
Rating: 7.9/10
Saga: Volume Three by Brian K. Vaughan – Fiona Staples
144 pages, Paperback
Published in 2014 by Image Comics
(Saga: Volume Three collects Saga #13-18.)
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Review of previous volumes:
Volume One
Volume Two