Title: Saga Volume 8
Author: Brian K. Vaughan
Artist: Fiona Staples
Genre: Adventure / Family / Fantasy / Science Fiction
Year Published: 2017
Year Read: 11/14/2018
Series: Saga #8
Publisher: Image Comics
Source: Purchased
Content Rating: Ages 18+ (Gory Violence, Strong Language and Nudity)
Buy on: Amazon // Book Depository
Source: Purchased
Content Rating: Ages 18+ (Gory Violence, Strong Language and Nudity)
Buy on: Amazon // Book Depository
Introduction:
Yes!!! I finally got around to reading “Saga Volume Eight!” I only need to get “Saga Volume Nine” soon to finish up this series! I found “Saga
Volume Eight” to be a truly delightful volume to read from the “Saga” series!
What is this story
about?
After the tragic events that happened on the Planet Phang in
the last volume, the gang ended up in Abortion Town, which is a town that
resembles the Old West. After Alana
suffered a miscarriage when they were trying to escape the Planet Phang, they
have to go to Abortion Town so that she could get an abortion. Also, it turns out that the miscarriage is
temporarily giving Alana magic powers, but having these powers is slowly
killing Alana. Can the gang help Alana
abort the still born child before it is too late?
What I loved about
this story:
Brian K. Vaughan’s writing: Wow!
Seriously, Brian K. Vaughan
just continues to write an amazing and bizarre series that constantly keeps me
coming back for more! Brian K. Vaughan has done a brilliant
job at making this story both exciting and emotional as I was seriously upset
at the fact that Alana had a miscarriage and the emotional turmoil that she was
going through during that situation. I
also loved the fact that the rest of the crew were supportive of Alana and how
they tried to help her deal with this traumatic situation as it showed us just
how much closer this crew is becoming towards each other. I also loved the way that Brian K. Vaughan introduced the aspects
of the Wild West into this story as it brings even more creativity to this
series and I was interested in seeing how the Wild West would be portrayed in
this series!
Fiona Staples’ artwork: Fiona
Staples’ artwork is still as gorgeous as before, especially of the images
of Abortion Town itself as it looks like a bizarre version of the Wild
West! I also loved seeing all the
bizarre alien creatures that inhabit this world as their appearances made the
story even more interesting to read!
What made me feel
uncomfortable about this story:
For anyone who does not like strong language, violence and
nudity, there is quite a bit of all of the above in this volume, although this
volume is surprisingly light on all of these aspects. Also, even though the rating for this volume
is still pretty high, I could not give this volume a full six-star rating
because the pacing was a bit slower here than in the previous volumes.
Final Thoughts:
Overall, “Saga Volume
Eight” is a fantastic volume that really turns up the drama and excitement
in this series and I cannot wait to read the ninth volume of this book soon!
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Definitely agree with you here! It did seem a bit slower than the others, but I always love the topics it tackles, and how it mirrors the stuff going on in our current society. I hope you are able to get Volume 9 soon! I hear there is going to be a break after that, which is sad! Great review, glad you enjoyed it too!
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