I want to talk about Saga. Why? Well let’s be honest shall we? After my last four blogs about the morally bankrupt Tories, I thought it might be nice to talk about something, that actually makes me happy; like watching rugby, and eating salt and vinegar chips.
After waiting 41 months, Saga is back and I’m pretty stoked.1 For those unlucky people that have no idea what Saga is or what it’s about, I’ll try and keep it brief. Saga is a monthly 2 comic book that’s published by Image Comics. It’s written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Fiona Staples, since the release of #1, back in March 2012.
This book is good. Seriously good. The book, Vaughan and Staples, have won multiple Eisner, Harvey, Hugo, and various other comic book awards. I’ve been very blessed that I started reading Saga with #1, so I try to convert anybody to the title. 3
Now I’m not going to bore you with a rant about Saga’s plot or why you really should read it 4, however what I am going to discuss, are my five favourite Saga covers. Basically, this is for fun and Fiona Staples is a kick arse artist.
At the time of writing this blog, Saga is on Chapter 59, otherwise known as #59. The covers I’m going to discuss are not ranked by awesomeness, but by the order of their release.
Also, just because certain other covers did not make this list, it’s not because they suck; because they don’t. I just can’t have a list of 59 covers, I need to sleep, eat, work, and play Lego with UMC1 and UMC2.
Sweet as?
Saga #16: November 2013
As soon as I first saw this cover, I liked it. I’m not sure whether it’s because of the contrast of colours, or the image of Upsher and Doff, putting themselves in harm’s way, in search of the truth; or maybe it’s both of them. The cover is a great indicator to their personalities and their motivation.
Also having Upsher writing, “Please Do Not Kill,” on a helmet, is a nice, but funny touch. I love this cover. It’s so striking.
Saga #34: February 2016
This cover features of my favourite characters from the series: Ghüs. He’s such a cool character, you just want to pick him up and tickle his belly. And of course, he is chilling with Friendo, his walrus creature.
To me, it’s just a simple scene that highlights Ghüs’ personality and his lifestyle. The blurry reflection of the two characters, helps to draw your attention to the beautiful sky in the background. The only thing missing from the cover, is Ghüs’ battle axe. This cover is utterly gorgeous.
Saga #38: September 2016
I have mixed feelings about this cover. On one hand, you get to see the relationship between Hazel and her ghost-babysitter, Izabel. With Izabel’s shape shifting abilities on display, you get to see how much fun the two characters can have with each other, but also how important they actually are. Plus, the use of various shades of pink is quite impressive.
This of course leads us to the other feelings: anger, and grief. Izabel was such an amazing character and being a ghost, you thought she would be safe to protect Hazel, and to be in her life. Wow, we were wrong.
Looking at this stunning cover, I’m reminded of how the characters interconnect with each other; which is the strength of the book. I’m also reminded that sadly, no character in the book is safe.
Saga #39: October 2016
Having the previous issue cover saturated with pink, this cover is surrounded by purple. Petrichor is shown here in all her beautiful detail, with magic lighting the foreground, while darkness is crawling around the edges.
I also think Petrichor paints a haunted image, to go along with the haunted past and her outlook on life. I’m not sure what else I can say about this cover, except that it’s evocative and extremely effective.
Saga #41: January 2017
I found this cover to be fun, because of Alana’s and Marko’s stances. Alana is on brand, by firing a weapon, willing to kill anybody to protect her family. Marko is also reflecting his personality by wielding a shield, like his pacifist nature.
The use of various shades of green, at least to me, brings out some sort of neutrality to the cover, because of the happy couple’s opposite natures. I feel it works. It’s also the last cover, where Alana and Marko are on it together; minus Hazel. It’s just husband and wife, against the galaxy. It’s a cool image.
But then again, what do I know? Nothing, except that Sour Cream and Chives is the worst. I’d rather lick my dog’s paws, than eat any product of that flavour.
In conclusion, these are my five favourite Saga covers. Do you read Saga? What are your favourite covers?
Ok, that’s it from me today. Thanks for reading, wash your hands, look after yourselves, and I’ll see you next Monday.
1 Lying Cat would not have a problem with I just said.
2 Saga is one of the few monthly titles I read anymore.
3 I converted my wife to Saga. She saw me reading, what she thought was a soft porn comic book. After explaining the plot and her reading the trades to catch up, we now read the new issue of Saga together, when it arrives by post. Ahhh…romance.
4 You really should though. Trust me, I’m a geek.
SOME GEEK TOLD ME 
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