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Saga (Single Issues)
Saga #27
Poor Marko.
31 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 8, 2015
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Brian K. Vaughan
1,058 books14.2k followersBrian K. Vaughan is the writer and co-creator of comic-book series including SAGA, PAPER GIRLS, Y THE LAST MAN, RUNAWAYS, and most recently, BARRIER, a digital comic with artist Marcos Martin about immigration, available from their pay-what-you-want site www.PanelSyndicate.com
BKV's work has been recognized at the Eisner, Harvey, Hugo, Shuster, Eagle, and British Fantasy Awards. He sometimes writes for film and television in Los Angeles, where he lives with his family and their dogs Hamburger and Milkshake.
BKV's work has been recognized at the Eisner, Harvey, Hugo, Shuster, Eagle, and British Fantasy Awards. He sometimes writes for film and television in Los Angeles, where he lives with his family and their dogs Hamburger and Milkshake.
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November 25, 2025
(A-) 83% | Very Good
Notes: Review pending re-read. Collective review for issues #25-30 can be found here: Saga, Volume Five
Notes: Review pending re-read. Collective review for issues #25-30 can be found here: Saga, Volume Five
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February 6, 2015Poor Marko?!
No Vaughan. NO! You can't just throw that out there and leave us all waiting for MONTHS to know what happens!
No Vaughan. NO! You can't just throw that out there and leave us all waiting for MONTHS to know what happens!
January 13, 2017
4 Stars
Reread to bring me up to where I left off.
Sex. killings. more killings showing what Marko the soldier was like. Some down time with some dialogue followed up by a satisfying ending.
...... Original Review .....
Saga #27 is, as one would expect after the action packed last chapter, a slow one. Nothing really happens in this edition as it focuses on Markus only. This one has a good ending that definitely sets up what is to come. Other than that not much happens.
I have to say that after 27 editions I have really come to love how this story comes alive due to the graphic novel format. I read each page over and over again before turning it as the artwork demands your attention. Many times the manner in which Staples portrays our heroes tells even more about the story than the actual words do. I simply love it. The story rocks out. Vaughan's no fear of pushing things too far really works. And the artwork...Oh boy the artwork is unvielablly awesome. I love this series and thanks to Vaughan and it, I am now a fan of the graphic novel.
A must read and see it to believe it series.
Reread to bring me up to where I left off.
Sex. killings. more killings showing what Marko the soldier was like. Some down time with some dialogue followed up by a satisfying ending.
...... Original Review .....
Saga #27 is, as one would expect after the action packed last chapter, a slow one. Nothing really happens in this edition as it focuses on Markus only. This one has a good ending that definitely sets up what is to come. Other than that not much happens.
I have to say that after 27 editions I have really come to love how this story comes alive due to the graphic novel format. I read each page over and over again before turning it as the artwork demands your attention. Many times the manner in which Staples portrays our heroes tells even more about the story than the actual words do. I simply love it. The story rocks out. Vaughan's no fear of pushing things too far really works. And the artwork...Oh boy the artwork is unvielablly awesome. I love this series and thanks to Vaughan and it, I am now a fan of the graphic novel.
A must read and see it to believe it series.
April 16, 2015
Okay well this issue was definitely back to being the awesome and wonderful quality that I tend to expect and enjoy from Saga. The last issue was awesome too, but this one certainly has some very trippy moments which I both enjoyed and winced over at the same time!
As always the artwork in this series is beautiful and I think that the front cover is one of my favourites from all of the series. The black background with our main character on the cover is really cute and stand out. I also love the moon and Marko on the cover!
Basically if you haven't yet picked up this issue then do it :) It's awesome and top-notch on both the story, characters and artwork!
As always the artwork in this series is beautiful and I think that the front cover is one of my favourites from all of the series. The black background with our main character on the cover is really cute and stand out. I also love the moon and Marko on the cover!
Basically if you haven't yet picked up this issue then do it :) It's awesome and top-notch on both the story, characters and artwork!
March 13, 2018
It was an intense issue by the way.
March 27, 2016
Thas was great AWESOME. Marco's memories was so intense to read and I'm so happy he found himself again, being that kickass character he always was. Go Marko, go!
April 9, 2015
Omg Ghus is the cutest thing ever :D I'm really glad we got a look into Marko's past, he's a very interesting character!
March 2, 2017
Yes Marko finally!!!
April 14, 2015
Ghüs is so cute!
September 21, 2017
Mindgames.
May 10, 2015
"And why would you think I need help from anyone, creature?" (A man with head of a TV tells a fluffy cute creature)
"Because I'm not frightened of you. But that one scares the life outta me." (The fluffy creature replies back pointing to a man with horns)
The story is getting better and more hilarious. But this issue was a serious one with Marco making serious decisions after going through old buried experiences.
"Because I'm not frightened of you. But that one scares the life outta me." (The fluffy creature replies back pointing to a man with horns)
The story is getting better and more hilarious. But this issue was a serious one with Marco making serious decisions after going through old buried experiences.
March 22, 2021
I want to see Marko and Alana together now.
2.5 stars
2.5 stars
April 9, 2015
Not much to say expect that it was....friggin awesome! Saga always gets it just right.
July 1, 2022
4.25
uuhhhh..... fuck pacifism then?
also ghus and IV's unlikely paring makes me wanna orbit around the sun
uuhhhh..... fuck pacifism then?
also ghus and IV's unlikely paring makes me wanna orbit around the sun
April 10, 2015
While I enjoyed the exploration of Marko's past, I couldn't help but feel that it was a bit rushed. The book was like, "Hey, remember all those violence and anger problems that Marko has?!"
"Uh, mayb-"
"OKAY SO HERE'S WHY"
"But I di-"
"SHHHHH WATCH"
"..."
"OKAY DONE"
all I'm sayin' is that it felt like Vaughan was explaining something that he knew about and therefore felt was necessary but I'm not sure I did. Maybe I've not been paying close enough attention, or I don't pick up on subtlety, or whatever. It just came across to me as, "Here's a problem you knew about a little bit, kind of vague, you know. Okay so here's why it's actually a big fundamental part of this person's life and whoops now that you know that, it's resolved. Done! Thanks."
On the other side of things, Staples continues to be a planetary treasure for always.
"Uh, mayb-"
"OKAY SO HERE'S WHY"
"But I di-"
"SHHHHH WATCH"
"..."
"OKAY DONE"
all I'm sayin' is that it felt like Vaughan was explaining something that he knew about and therefore felt was necessary but I'm not sure I did. Maybe I've not been paying close enough attention, or I don't pick up on subtlety, or whatever. It just came across to me as, "Here's a problem you knew about a little bit, kind of vague, you know. Okay so here's why it's actually a big fundamental part of this person's life and whoops now that you know that, it's resolved. Done! Thanks."
On the other side of things, Staples continues to be a planetary treasure for always.
November 5, 2015
Jedna o iscjeliteljskim efektima halucinogena droga.
I dalje dosta klišeizirano i nezanimljivo.
Kao da Brian više i ne piše scenarije nego neki troll.
Kada sam počinjao serijal bojao se šta će biti kada dođem do zadnje objavljene epizode, ali sad samo čekam da ovo završim da mogu krenuti dalje.
I dalje dosta klišeizirano i nezanimljivo.
Kao da Brian više i ne piše scenarije nego neki troll.
Kada sam počinjao serijal bojao se šta će biti kada dođem do zadnje objavljene epizode, ali sad samo čekam da ovo završim da mogu krenuti dalje.
April 28, 2015
This issue basically just filled in some back story. Starting to find it frustrating reading single issues after previously only reading the trade volumes.
May 14, 2015
YES!! I'm so glad Marko is finally getting his shit together. *waits impatiently for the next issue*
September 11, 2015
This issue really brought it back to what I love most about Saga, stunning character portraits, internal conflict over how to react to a damaged world, the most beautiful artwork.
April 15, 2016
That sounds promising... Marko's back on track!
January 31, 2019
Getting to know Marko more makes an exciting adventure in this part. And now Marko is back, we can't wait for more adventures for both Marko and Prince IV!
April 10, 2015
What a wonderful thing, to have a peek into Marko's past.
January 7, 2019
It's extremely difficult to rate the individual chapters, therefore the following is a review of the fifth volume. In other words, chapters twenty-five through thirty.
Saga volume five gives us chapters twenty-five to thirty, and I desperately need volume six. That ending, gosh does it have me desperate to see what comes next. The issue? The library does not have volume six, meaning it may take me a while to get my hands on it. It’s typical really, the moment I find myself completely hooked, happy to read the volumes back-to-back, I reach the point where I have no more to read.
Fear not, however, as I will be continuing. I’m addicted now, and I’m desperate for more of the goodness I’ve fallen in love with.
In fact, I’m willing to label volume five my favourite of the series thus far. Everything I’ve enjoyed so much about the prior volumes was amplified, yet again, ensuring I powered through this one in no time at all. I continued to fall ever deep in love with the characters, the storyline continued to develop in wonderful ways, things are insanely weird, the humour was on point, and the emotional abuse has me invested to an unexpected degree.
Honestly, this is a series that is more than worth reading.
Saga volume five gives us chapters twenty-five to thirty, and I desperately need volume six. That ending, gosh does it have me desperate to see what comes next. The issue? The library does not have volume six, meaning it may take me a while to get my hands on it. It’s typical really, the moment I find myself completely hooked, happy to read the volumes back-to-back, I reach the point where I have no more to read.
Fear not, however, as I will be continuing. I’m addicted now, and I’m desperate for more of the goodness I’ve fallen in love with.
In fact, I’m willing to label volume five my favourite of the series thus far. Everything I’ve enjoyed so much about the prior volumes was amplified, yet again, ensuring I powered through this one in no time at all. I continued to fall ever deep in love with the characters, the storyline continued to develop in wonderful ways, things are insanely weird, the humour was on point, and the emotional abuse has me invested to an unexpected degree.
Honestly, this is a series that is more than worth reading.
July 3, 2022
Seguimos embrollando el argumento, con más y más personajes entrando en acción (y algunos saliendo, normalmente por vía traumática). Odio cuando hace spoilers en plan, no en este tebeo sino en general.
Está claro a estas alturas (llevamos 30 números de 60, unas 650 páginas) de lo que va la serie. Ahora seguimos ya solo por la mandanga que nos dan, que es la que nos mola. Los personajes son relativamente poco profundos pero lo suficiente como para mantener el interés. El tema es uno solo, la huida y ahora la búsqueda, en simultáneo. La violencia y el sexo están ahí todo el rato, más la primera que el segundo. El arte gráfico es de lo mejor. Lo estoy disfrutando.
Está claro a estas alturas (llevamos 30 números de 60, unas 650 páginas) de lo que va la serie. Ahora seguimos ya solo por la mandanga que nos dan, que es la que nos mola. Los personajes son relativamente poco profundos pero lo suficiente como para mantener el interés. El tema es uno solo, la huida y ahora la búsqueda, en simultáneo. La violencia y el sexo están ahí todo el rato, más la primera que el segundo. El arte gráfico es de lo mejor. Lo estoy disfrutando.
January 17, 2026
Mother of an OD and a trip later, our hero might have changed. Also, it was funny seeing Robot and Furry's conversation. This is getting better as the story progresses.
I have always loved comics, and I can, and I have. I love comics to bits; may the comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more. You should also read what you love, and I hope you will always love it. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics, Diamond Comics, or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on international and classic comics, Mangas, Mahwas, and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I just want to Keep on Reading.
I have always loved comics, and I can, and I have. I love comics to bits; may the comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more. You should also read what you love, and I hope you will always love it. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics, Diamond Comics, or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on international and classic comics, Mangas, Mahwas, and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I just want to Keep on Reading.
October 20, 2025
Saga #27 – Chapter Twenty-Seven
Writer: Brian K. Vaughan
Artist: Fiona Staples
Publisher: Image Comics
Release Date: January 2015
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5)
Summary:
Hazel’s school life offers rare moments of innocence, even as the adults around her plan desperate moves. Alana and Marko’s journey toward her grows more dangerous as they cross paths with old foes.
Review:
Balances light and dark beautifully. The glimpses of Hazel’s childhood are touching, while the adults’ struggles feel grounded and urgent. The series keeps proving it can juggle warmth, humor, and heartbreak without missing a beat.
Writer: Brian K. Vaughan
Artist: Fiona Staples
Publisher: Image Comics
Release Date: January 2015
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5)
Summary:
Hazel’s school life offers rare moments of innocence, even as the adults around her plan desperate moves. Alana and Marko’s journey toward her grows more dangerous as they cross paths with old foes.
Review:
Balances light and dark beautifully. The glimpses of Hazel’s childhood are touching, while the adults’ struggles feel grounded and urgent. The series keeps proving it can juggle warmth, humor, and heartbreak without missing a beat.
December 4, 2021
We get a glimpse into Marko’s past and insight into his nigh addictive relationship to violence via an only slightly tired trope of a drug trip. While Vaughn and Staples have used trippy splash pages &c to depict the experience of Fadeaway, I thought the panel layout and the juxtaposition of scenes from different points in Mako’s life was far more effective.
October 3, 2017
Brilliant!
January 1, 2018
Now this was so much better! Keep it up! I believe in you!
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