Saga follows Alana, a “wing”, and Marko,
a “horn”. These two forbidden lovers run away from the war between their alien
kinds and start a family together. The first page of the series shows Alana
giving birth to their daughter, Hazel, who is the narrator of the series. Her
parents lover Hazel so much and they want her to see the universe away from the
war and turmoil of Landfall, the biggest planet in the galaxy, and Wreath, the
small satellite orbiting Landfall. Together the three of them will be tested
emotionally and physically as they cross the dangerous moon of Wreath in order
to escape bounty hunters, soldiers, and their own people.
One
of the most important and successful elements of Saga is the theme of family. This comic deals with parenthood,
protection, and sacrifice. Within the family dynamic of Alana, Marko, and Hazel
the reader can see that this trio is more than just a family but an example
that these two races can live in harmony. Another element that the comic
succeeds well in is the strong sense of symbolism. One of the best examples of
symbolism is the anatomy of the different races. The physical representation of
characters makes the comic unique.
The narrative
captivates the reader to the point where they don’t want to put the comic down.
With its strong themes of family and symbolism, the reader receives the
privilege of watching Alana and Marko develop as parents while navigating a
war-torn moon. The reader is invested in the characters and they want them to
succeed in their quest across the universe. With these enchanting characters it
is easy for the reader to fall in love with their wit, bravery, and
effortlessness. The comic is so good that the reader is so caught up in the
narrative that they overlook the beautiful artwork because all they want to do
is turn the page to find out what happens next.
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