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Saga (Single Issues)
Saga #43
NEW STORY ARC BEGINS FOR JUST 25 CENTS!!!
SAGA returns monthly with a brave new direction, and to celebrate Image’s 25th Anniversary, this full-sized issue costs just 25 cents! In a perfect jumping-on point for first-time readers, Hazel and her star-crossed parents embark on a thrilling new adventure at the westernmost edge of the universe.
SAGA returns monthly with a brave new direction, and to celebrate Image’s 25th Anniversary, this full-sized issue costs just 25 cents! In a perfect jumping-on point for first-time readers, Hazel and her star-crossed parents embark on a thrilling new adventure at the westernmost edge of the universe.
48 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 31, 2017
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Brian K. Vaughan
1,056 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 29, 2025
(A-) 82% | Very Good
Notes: Review pending re-read. Collective review for issues #43-48 can be found here: Saga, Volume Eight
Notes: Review pending re-read. Collective review for issues #43-48 can be found here: Saga, Volume Eight
July 31, 2017
I saw it as a special price and thought to jump at the opportunity to read the first part of Saga 8.
May 31, 2017
Not so enjoyable as the rest. It has a tough subject, deals with a few sensitive issues but the characters' behavior doesn't seem to support the story. Anyway, I missed the lot and Hazel managed to steal a smile from me.
May 31, 2017
I thought this was a great start to a new chapter in the story. I admit that my rating is probably biased by the fact that the 5 months long hiatus made me crave for every small taste of Saga I could get, combined with the fact that I thought the last story arc was pretty bad. But this was funny and emotional, a promising start of what I hope to be a return to classic Saga, both in the quality of the writing. the story and overall enjoyment.
I also love the wild west, just saying.
I also love the wild west, just saying.
May 31, 2017
The Saga team never fail to impress.
July 25, 2017
A bit slow but interesting!
August 3, 2017
Encuentro francamente ridicula la idea de que yendo a un lugar de abortos no le practiquen una cirugia cuando el feto esta muerto porque esta pasada la fecha. Eso no importa siendo cuestion medica y el bebe ya esta muerto.
Once again, WTF.
Once again, WTF.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 20, 2017
I like the pace they are setting. I love saga, everything from the worlds to the characters are Unique and adorable. But sometimes everything moves and changes So fast it is hard to get invested in this very emotional series.
May 31, 2017
My only complaint about the Saga books: I read them too fast. ;-)
July 19, 2017
Totally forgot about Saga... And now I can catch up on two issues at a time. Fine new story arc, let's see where this goes!
July 25, 2017
I love kick ass Alana!
June 7, 2017
Now that Saga's finally back, we get the first issue of a new arc & it looks like it's gonna be great. It's set in the western part of the galaxy so everything has an Old west feel to it, pretty cool as always.
March 25, 2019
1. I think this might be my favorite cover. I love Alana’s outfit and the rainbow zebra!!!!
2. Abortion town. 🥺😬😳
3. “Still, if there’s one thing I learned from the unlikely allies we made over the years, it’s that family is about much more than blood.”
4. I love Hazel’s outfit with the back cut out to reveal her wings.
5. How do winged crested wear bras?
6. “I’ll just never understand why war is easy, and peace is so god**** hard.”
7. The dung people what the?! “Microbes in the soil that animate feces, turn it into a gross approximation of whoever shat it out.”
8. What’s up with Alana’s new power thing? “Here’s the thing about miscarriages. They are painful, they are horrific, and they are very, very common. There are no funerals for Those Who Might Have Been, leaving parents to mourn their loss in strange and unexpected ways. But while a miscarriage may feel like the end of the world...it’s actually just the beginning of a new one.”
2. Abortion town. 🥺😬😳
3. “Still, if there’s one thing I learned from the unlikely allies we made over the years, it’s that family is about much more than blood.”
4. I love Hazel’s outfit with the back cut out to reveal her wings.
5. How do winged crested wear bras?
6. “I’ll just never understand why war is easy, and peace is so god**** hard.”
7. The dung people what the?! “Microbes in the soil that animate feces, turn it into a gross approximation of whoever shat it out.”
8. What’s up with Alana’s new power thing? “Here’s the thing about miscarriages. They are painful, they are horrific, and they are very, very common. There are no funerals for Those Who Might Have Been, leaving parents to mourn their loss in strange and unexpected ways. But while a miscarriage may feel like the end of the world...it’s actually just the beginning of a new one.”
July 9, 2017
buen inicio al nuevo arc
June 3, 2017
New arc! New fear of how BKV will smash my heart into itty bitty pieces. Some very pointed social commentary in this issue as well, glorious as ever.
March 7, 2023
Hazel was adorable as ever!
The main subject matter was depressing as ever.
The main subject matter was depressing as ever.
June 22, 2017
I absolutely LOVED the Saga series, and that shocking cliffhanger ending in the last volume was a killer. So when I found #43 available for 25c at Amazon, of course I had to buy a copy for my Kindle!
Yikes! What a sequel. I honestly didn't expect things to take such a morbid turn as far as what happened with Alana's pregnancy. So sad and disturbing, and I'm wondering where it's going.
The gang is back and they're on a planet that is under Landfall's jurisdiction, which means that Marko, Hazel and Petrichor have to hide so no one sees their horns. While Alana looks for someone to help with her problem. But when they're attacked by shitty people (LMAO!), something bizarre happens to Alana!
I really enjoyed this new arc. The story continues to be interesting, the artwork is still beautiful, the world bizarre, and I do believe I'm once again addicted.
Oh, and I found the social commentary--about women's bodies, transgender issues, racial tensions--to be very well done, and unfortunately, also too familiar.
Looking forward to reading more...
Yikes! What a sequel. I honestly didn't expect things to take such a morbid turn as far as what happened with Alana's pregnancy. So sad and disturbing, and I'm wondering where it's going.
The gang is back and they're on a planet that is under Landfall's jurisdiction, which means that Marko, Hazel and Petrichor have to hide so no one sees their horns. While Alana looks for someone to help with her problem. But when they're attacked by shitty people (LMAO!), something bizarre happens to Alana!
I really enjoyed this new arc. The story continues to be interesting, the artwork is still beautiful, the world bizarre, and I do believe I'm once again addicted.
Oh, and I found the social commentary--about women's bodies, transgender issues, racial tensions--to be very well done, and unfortunately, also too familiar.
Looking forward to reading more...
October 14, 2021
No me sentía muy bien y sabia con certeza que saga me ayudaría , Extrañaba muchísimo está historia y como tiene una excelente habilidad para hablar de cualquier tema sin importar lo crudo que pueda llegar a ser.
May 31, 2017
Great to have back!
Just happy after a long break for Saga to be back. This is one of my favorite series out at the moment and this issue does not disappoint. It's a great start off point for people who want to dive right in but also great for the long time readers.
Just happy after a long break for Saga to be back. This is one of my favorite series out at the moment and this issue does not disappoint. It's a great start off point for people who want to dive right in but also great for the long time readers.
June 2, 2017
This issue tackles some heavy stuff and does it well.
Hazel is adorable and I feel like Saga only gets better and better as she ages.
Hazel is adorable and I feel like Saga only gets better and better as she ages.
June 17, 2017
A good issue to jump back into if, like me, you took a real break from this series. Also, Alana's a cowboy on the cover riding the bubble gum zebra.
December 11, 2017
I'm back hi
So... I've finally almost accidentally waited for almost a whole trade to be out before reading new Saga comics. Thank god, because coming back after six month with an issue you can read in the blink of an eye would have been awful
Still, I love saga. There is no way I can not love it
So... I've finally almost accidentally waited for almost a whole trade to be out before reading new Saga comics. Thank god, because coming back after six month with an issue you can read in the blink of an eye would have been awful
Still, I love saga. There is no way I can not love it
January 1, 2018
Still solid three stars. The upside and downs prevent me from giving a higher rating.
November 11, 2018
Starts with a loss, ends with a gain.
I love this comic.
I love this comic.
June 3, 2017
Why is this comic so well-written? It wouldn't hurt as much if it weren't so crazy good when it comes to describing people's feelings and struggles in life. Bless Hazel & Petri for being adorable and saving me from drowning in my own tears. Even though she looked badass af on that awesome zebra (someone buy me one!), I just want someone to wrap Alana in a blanket and never let go.
Oh, and I also need that cover as a huge print because of reasons.
Oh, and I also need that cover as a huge print because of reasons.
May 31, 2017
Bring back my robot friend!!!!!
January 3, 2018
What the whaaaaaaaa
June 1, 2017
"I'll just never understand why war is easy, and peace is so god-damn hard."
After a huge length of time waiting for this new issue, I devoured it as quickly as I could and was once again blown away. I'd love to find this issue in person because it's a special anniversary issue for Image Comics and such a colourful, emotional beginning to the new story arc. I think there was a good balance of storyline and emotional conversation in this one too with about three or four huge points covered. After reading this issue I'm excited about the direction it's heading but I was also really touched by the empowering messages about the character's bodies and the strength of a woman as well. I'll be discussing events in this issue so don't read on if you don't want to be spoiled!
After a huge length of time waiting for this new issue, I devoured it as quickly as I could and was once again blown away. I'd love to find this issue in person because it's a special anniversary issue for Image Comics and such a colourful, emotional beginning to the new story arc. I think there was a good balance of storyline and emotional conversation in this one too with about three or four huge points covered. After reading this issue I'm excited about the direction it's heading but I was also really touched by the empowering messages about the character's bodies and the strength of a woman as well. I'll be discussing events in this issue so don't read on if you don't want to be spoiled!
July 15, 2022
El volumen 8 empieza con una historia nueva tras los vertiginosos acontecimientos al final del 7. No hay Espacio, solo un planeta que es todo él Far West, con algunas apariciones de mujeres-lobo bastante chungas de aspecto pero que luego son profesionales y cumplidoras.
Da la sensación de ser un tomo (6 números) de transición, porque todas las historias se quedan un poco paradas hast que nuestros protagonistas salen de nuevo del planeta. No todas, claro, muchas siguen avanzando, pero no con eventos notables. La historia del hermano pequeño de Hazel me golpeó fuertemente, y eso que yo como padre nunca he pasado por eso.
El tomo 9 es el último que queda enteramente publicado, aunque los sueltos que han ido sacando llegan ya para hacer un tomo 10. Presiento que los autores confunden a veces los giros inesperados de guion con el abuso emocional, y por eso me da cierto yuyu el siguiente tomo, en el que parece que los acontecimientos vana a precipitarse.
Da la sensación de ser un tomo (6 números) de transición, porque todas las historias se quedan un poco paradas hast que nuestros protagonistas salen de nuevo del planeta. No todas, claro, muchas siguen avanzando, pero no con eventos notables. La historia del hermano pequeño de Hazel me golpeó fuertemente, y eso que yo como padre nunca he pasado por eso.
El tomo 9 es el último que queda enteramente publicado, aunque los sueltos que han ido sacando llegan ya para hacer un tomo 10. Presiento que los autores confunden a veces los giros inesperados de guion con el abuso emocional, y por eso me da cierto yuyu el siguiente tomo, en el que parece que los acontecimientos vana a precipitarse.
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