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Saga (Single Issues)
Saga #70
People change.
31 pages, ebook
First published November 6, 2024
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Brian K. Vaughan
1,017 books13.8k 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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December 28, 2024
(A-) 81% | Very Good
Notes: On mental health and keeping stealth, where welfare's not so rosy, family fights, all fairly light and very sitcom cozy.
*Progress update
Notes: On mental health and keeping stealth, where welfare's not so rosy, family fights, all fairly light and very sitcom cozy.
*Progress update
November 14, 2024
If anything happens to this little buddy I am going to be SO pissed off (and completely unsurprised).
Look at them! Awww. Okay, so its more Saga so we've got tearful separations (this camp is going to lead to tragedy right? There's no way this is above board right?), betrayals and more. And it's great. Pretty quick episode without much going on in the way of action but that photo of Gale cracked me up. Can't wait for next month!
Look at them! Awww. Okay, so its more Saga so we've got tearful separations (this camp is going to lead to tragedy right? There's no way this is above board right?), betrayals and more. And it's great. Pretty quick episode without much going on in the way of action but that photo of Gale cracked me up. Can't wait for next month!
November 5, 2024
I love that I can always count on this series to hit me with the emotional force of a semi-truck.
December 1, 2024
I am SO EXCITED to see where this goes for Petrichor and Squire
November 10, 2024
I HATE CLOWNS
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January 18, 2025
Continue to brace for something awful happening to characters I love.
November 10, 2024
Squire🥺💜
November 11, 2024
This was a little hard to read. Last year in July or June, I can’t remember which anymore because time is meaningless, I went to a mental health center in Atlanta because I was struggling with depression and cutting myself. I have always really loved Squire, but to see him also go through that journey is tough. I hope he survives.
January 17, 2025
I'm just really curious where this story is going...?
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November 7, 2024SAGA!!! NEVER!!! MISSES!!!!
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December 7, 2024This issue is hard to talk about, because not that much actually happens but there is a sense of foreboding, sadness and darkness encroaching. There is also a creepy clown!
Also, a new character makes an appearance and I am quite intrigued by them!
Won't say more because possible spoilers...
No rating per my rule of not rating single issues.
Also, a new character makes an appearance and I am quite intrigued by them!
Won't say more because possible spoilers...
No rating per my rule of not rating single issues.
December 14, 2024
3.5
This was good, I kind of forgot the other plot that was happening in this arch so it was good to be reminded. The found family aspect is cute as well.
This was good, I kind of forgot the other plot that was happening in this arch so it was good to be reminded. The found family aspect is cute as well.
December 23, 2024
Television headed brother goes to sleep away camp and the plot ensues with possible death by suicide
November 10, 2024
FINALLY! Some action happening. It’s been stagnant for a couple of volumes now so I am excited to see what is going to happen in the next couple of volumes.
December 2, 2024
Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples’ Saga has always been a series of extremes—gut-wrenching drama, imaginative worlds, and deeply human characters. In issue #70, the series attempts to reclaim its former glory after a sluggish streak, offering a mix of familial tenderness, mounting tension, and thematic darkness. While the issue succeeds in rekindling some of the old magic, it stumbles in delivering a fully satisfying experience.
Squire’s struggles anchor the narrative, his somber depiction on the cover setting the tone for an issue steeped in anxiety. His journey to seek help is heartfelt, yet feels cursory, a subplot overshadowed by the larger threat closing in on Alana. The family dynamic is as compelling as ever, with Hazel’s narration weaving moments of poignancy, but the emotional impact is diluted by a plot that’s more setup than substance. The return of characters like Petrichor and Noreen adds depth to the ensemble but lacks the narrative weight to make their presence essential.
After several issues of stagnation, this chapter reintroduces action and betrayal, rekindling echoes of Saga at its best. Yet these flashes of brilliance are fleeting, as if the story hesitates to fully embrace its dramatic potential. The timing of its release—on election night—adds an intriguing layer of unease, but it risks feeling more reflective of external anxieties than advancing the story in a meaningful way.
Saga #70 is a step in the right direction, but it’s more promise than payoff. Longtime fans will find enough to keep their interest, but the series has yet to fully recover its stride. 3/5 stars.
Squire’s struggles anchor the narrative, his somber depiction on the cover setting the tone for an issue steeped in anxiety. His journey to seek help is heartfelt, yet feels cursory, a subplot overshadowed by the larger threat closing in on Alana. The family dynamic is as compelling as ever, with Hazel’s narration weaving moments of poignancy, but the emotional impact is diluted by a plot that’s more setup than substance. The return of characters like Petrichor and Noreen adds depth to the ensemble but lacks the narrative weight to make their presence essential.
After several issues of stagnation, this chapter reintroduces action and betrayal, rekindling echoes of Saga at its best. Yet these flashes of brilliance are fleeting, as if the story hesitates to fully embrace its dramatic potential. The timing of its release—on election night—adds an intriguing layer of unease, but it risks feeling more reflective of external anxieties than advancing the story in a meaningful way.
Saga #70 is a step in the right direction, but it’s more promise than payoff. Longtime fans will find enough to keep their interest, but the series has yet to fully recover its stride. 3/5 stars.
November 6, 2024
I am reading this comic issue Saga #70 by Brian Vaughgn and Fiona Staples as the 2024 election results come in. The cover image of Squire is ominous, dark. No cute animals here to draw you in. Do we even want to go in? We know Squire is, as are many young people in 2024, anxious and depressed--and he needs to get help, so in this issue he goes away to get that help. And Haze reminds us of how much family matters during dark times.
But as we always know, things are closing in on the hunt for Alana. So that feels like another cloud. With crazy inventive colorful characters along the way. This one features Gayle, Petrichor, Noreen, too.
This release, on election night, is not random; it seethes with anxiety, foreboding. Or is that just me, as of 10 pm? On the knife edge of hope and despair, this issue, like the world.
But as we always know, things are closing in on the hunt for Alana. So that feels like another cloud. With crazy inventive colorful characters along the way. This one features Gayle, Petrichor, Noreen, too.
This release, on election night, is not random; it seethes with anxiety, foreboding. Or is that just me, as of 10 pm? On the knife edge of hope and despair, this issue, like the world.
November 8, 2024
One of my favorite issue covers because all readers know that Squire is going through stuff-- this is a picture-perfect element where art imitates life imitates art.
Elements are already in motion that are going to come to a head very shortly-- Alana is being sought after and there are several turncoats willing to share where she's been. Alana meanwhile is distracted by Squire's sadness and anger. Hazel is doing her narrator-business in sharing all the ways that life is sucks, then we die, but there are glimmers of hope along the way.
And the reappearance of spider-like teacher of Hazel named Noreen being cornered by Petrichor who wants back into the jailhouse madness that she had left.
It's a chess game and I eagerly await each issue.
Elements are already in motion that are going to come to a head very shortly-- Alana is being sought after and there are several turncoats willing to share where she's been. Alana meanwhile is distracted by Squire's sadness and anger. Hazel is doing her narrator-business in sharing all the ways that life is sucks, then we die, but there are glimmers of hope along the way.
And the reappearance of spider-like teacher of Hazel named Noreen being cornered by Petrichor who wants back into the jailhouse madness that she had left.
It's a chess game and I eagerly await each issue.
December 5, 2024
I enjoyed this issue! The reader gets to see some updates on where Squire is at and what his next steps are in his journey. There are also a lot of new characters introduced (or at least characters that I can’t remember… it’s a long series). One of which is a little dog who looks like a corgi named Golly, which made me very excited because I have a little corgi named Gilly! If anything happens to Golly I will sob.
This issue was a little bit of filler to help the next plot points move along in my opinion. I always enjoy getting some updates on multiple characters in one issue which this comic does! I am slightly filled with worry as to what is going to happen next, but that’s normal with this series!
This issue was a little bit of filler to help the next plot points move along in my opinion. I always enjoy getting some updates on multiple characters in one issue which this comic does! I am slightly filled with worry as to what is going to happen next, but that’s normal with this series!
November 26, 2024
3.5 stars
The magic and intrigue are kind of tapering off for me, but am I still gonna read Saga? Hell yes! I’m years-long invested and determined to see how it all ends.
After several single issues where hardly anything has been happening, this issue FINALLY sees glimpses of the family dynamic and some premium backstabbing like from volumes of old. I feel like I’m rediscovering this series all over again from this issue alone. I’ve missed seeing Alana, Hazel, and Squire together. And the backstabbing, that glorious, unadulterated, frustrating yet dearly missed backstabbing. Gimme the next issues now!
The magic and intrigue are kind of tapering off for me, but am I still gonna read Saga? Hell yes! I’m years-long invested and determined to see how it all ends.
After several single issues where hardly anything has been happening, this issue FINALLY sees glimpses of the family dynamic and some premium backstabbing like from volumes of old. I feel like I’m rediscovering this series all over again from this issue alone. I’ve missed seeing Alana, Hazel, and Squire together. And the backstabbing, that glorious, unadulterated, frustrating yet dearly missed backstabbing. Gimme the next issues now!
January 2, 2025
“Family can be an asylum. (In the archaic madhouse sense of the word more than the cozy place of safe harbor.) We spend a lot of our childhoods just tying to get away from our fellow inmates. And yet, when we’re finally discharged into the real world to seek out healthy new relationships…many of us choose people who remind us of the siblings we left behind.
That was my experience anyway. You only kids are still a mystery to me.”
That was my experience anyway. You only kids are still a mystery to me.”
January 3, 2025
I really enjoyed this volume, but now I have a new character to fret over. That precious corgi must stay safe at all costs.
Anyway, just like the previous issue, a lot of things are being set up that will come into play later on. I'm curious about Hazel's band, want to see where Petrichor is headed, hope that things work out for Squire, and I'm glad we finally found out who's leaking information out of the circus.
Looking forward to the next one.
Anyway, just like the previous issue, a lot of things are being set up that will come into play later on. I'm curious about Hazel's band, want to see where Petrichor is headed, hope that things work out for Squire, and I'm glad we finally found out who's leaking information out of the circus.
Looking forward to the next one.
January 13, 2025
3.5 stars--A character struggles with mental illness, but refreshingly, is open to getting help. This could have taken a dark turn, but at least things are looking up at this moment. Perhaps this was some subtle message on the part of the artists to the audience. Either way, I am glad to see the modelling of a character who recognizes there is a problem and seeks care.
November 18, 2024
I'm finally feeling like this is getting back up to speed but damn do I need more. I truly hope that Squire is gonna be okay - but I can't help but feel like he's going to turn into his father..... :(
December 1, 2024
Oooo shit is about to hit the fan!
The scene with Squire was so heartbreaking in this one but there are so many betrayals working behind the surface that are going to be exposed soon and I'm not ready.
The scene with Squire was so heartbreaking in this one but there are so many betrayals working behind the surface that are going to be exposed soon and I'm not ready.
December 17, 2024
RAHHHH SO GOOD!!! Fucking hell dude I did not expect the clown to be selling out Alana possibly... Right as Squire was sent away to camp, splitting up the gang. Shits about to get real!! And Petrichor wanting to return to prison? :'(((( so sad
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December 21, 2024
First of all, I LOVE this cover.
May be one of my all-time favs.
This arc is slow but I'm loving it.
Our characters are changing in heartbreaking ways and I can't do anything to stop the inevitable heartache.
May be one of my all-time favs.
This arc is slow but I'm loving it.
Our characters are changing in heartbreaking ways and I can't do anything to stop the inevitable heartache.
December 31, 2024
"Family can be an asylum. (In the archaic madhouse sense of the word more than the cozy place of safe harbor.)"
If anything happens to any piece of any member of my precious little family...😤
Skish
If anything happens to any piece of any member of my precious little family...😤
Skish
November 8, 2024
ok this one was mid I also am slowly forgetting the plot
November 9, 2024
Seriously, what am I going to do when this series ends?!!
November 9, 2024
The story is moving but I need MORE.
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