Graphic Novel Review: Saga Vol. 8 & 9

I had to write both reviews together because vol. 8 and 9 are just like day and night.

Saga Vol. 8 is one of my favorites so far. In fact, I wish I’d stop reading there.

Even though it deals with dark situations, it does it in a way that, even when it’s sad, it doesn’t feel disrespectful. I think it’s one of the most positive volumes so far and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters seemed to make connections naturally, they have learned to trust each other and want happiness.

This adult graphic novel explores current events in an intergalactic world where race (there are many planets) and gender are mixed beyond belief, but it only makes sense.

The situation in the story’s background is still explosive in Vol. 8. Our main characters are still fugitives in their forbidden love because of a war that is now meaningless. It’s a war nobody wants to fight but continues just because of pre-established prejudices that seem to be passed on more than experienced. The war has no clear way of ending except through them and the fruit of their relationship, and those who benefit from this war want it to continue.

Yet, Vol. 8 told the continuation of this love story beautifully.

Then, I read Vol. 9.

After finishing it, I realized there is no Vol. 10. Apparently, the team that brings us Saga decided to stop working for a year. Just like that. Honestly, I think they made a mistake. The last events of Vol. 9 broke my spirit, crushed all hope. I honestly have enough in real life to have to deal with it here. The story had been different and unexpected so far, but this? No, I can’t handle it. It’s over for me. I wish I hadn’t read Vol. 9.

As for Vol. 10, when it comes (if it comes), I am not going to be there to read it.

Cheers
Claudia

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