Saga, Vol. 9
Ratings140
Average rating4.6
There's no better proof of the amazing quality of the storytelling and character building in this series than the level of anger and sadness that the authors are able to generate by playing with the reader's feelings (and patience)
This one choked me up a bit. What a cliffhanger ending! I can't believe people had to wait 4 years for the next issue!
I gave this 5 stars because it was written, illustrated, and colored really well like all the other Saga volumes/issues before it. This volume broke my heart, I screamed out loud and sobbed and sobbed until I finally accepted what transpired. I'm hesitant to read any of the next issues, I think I'd like to wait for the next volume to come out. I'm so sad, I'm trying to remind myself that this story is worth finishing even if it makes me sad sometimes (most of the time).
Can't believe this is how such a great series has closed off.
I hate a forced ending, the kind where you can almost hear the writer over your shoulder saying “You get it? You see what I did? Shock value is mature, right?”
Saga deserved better.
This series messed with my poor little heart. I knew I had to stop at vol.8 and pretend it ended there. Now I crave more xD
Podría escribir una review más completa de esta novela gráfica, pero creo que lo esencial es wtf, cómo, osea, posta ¿Cómo pudieron hacer eso? Si no hay una resurrección no voy a leer más, we.
Shit.
What an absolutely amazing way to fuck with my head. Saga is a goddamn masterpiece.
Fear not, we have 54 more issues to go:
“[...] And Fiona and I are excited to finally share with everyone that this compendium represents the first half of our story, a planned 108-issue epic!”
hot damn! that was shocking and i cannot believe what i've just read! truly amazing!
This volume is gut-wrenching and beautiful. I can't wait and yet I'm terrified for the next one.
Finally finished Saga, it is excellent. One of the best works of art I've had the pleasure of absorbing in years.
To of taken a hiatus here I just know that however many years we still have to wait for the next one, it is probably just going to be a disappointment. What a shame.
Oh no! So many fatalities!
Also, I love little Hazel.
Accidentally took out the French version, which I'll try to avoid next time, as I don't want to miss out on the smart writing.
I love Saga, but this is the worst volume yet. It seems to be going the Strangers In Paradise route of twist after pointless twist to keep the story going a few more issues. I hope Vaughan and Staples coem back from the hiatus reinvigorated with a plan to bring the story to a natural end.
I can not put this more succinctly that the only word to say regarding reading this beautiful book and series thus far is that it fucking has destroyed me. DESTROYED.
Story
I didn't read very many comics anymore. When I was younger I consumed a lot of superhero stuff, but then I pretty much rolled off with a few exceptions. Then along came Saga. I still don't read a ton of comics, but this series has lead me to pick up several other great series.
With the announced hiatus of this series and the lament of friends of mine about the cliffhanger ending, I debated waiting to pick this one up, but inevitably, there was no way could do that.
This was another great entry in the series, but they've all been great. I don't love the cliffhanger, especially with the series hiatus, but if there is any series worth waiting for it's this one.
Artwork
Fiona Staples is easily my favorite comic artist. Her characters are so great, and often so disgusting. She does such a great job matching Mr. Vaughan's vision that I don't think anyone else could draw it properly. I've read a few other series Mr. Vaughan has written and this one easily has the best artwork.
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