COMIC BOOK REVIEW: The search begins in ‘Saga #25′
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THE SEARCH BEGINS! It’s BACK! Earlier than expected! True to their words, the adventures of two separated families begin with a somber note or reminder of the consequences of war. A similarity to the Hunger Games the tribute selection process, we are treated by glimpsing on how both warring sides got their respective troops/recruits, and […]
THE SEARCH BEGINS!
It’s BACK! Earlier than expected! True to their words, the adventures of two separated families begin with a somber note or reminder of the consequences of war. A similarity to the Hunger Games the tribute selection process, we are treated by glimpsing on how both warring sides got their respective troops/recruits, and the consequent and lingering results of a protracted warfare in galactic proportions.
The coloring in this issue matches perfectly to the tone of the past events to the present situations, where the temper dictates as time passes by. It also top-notched for it dictates the mood of the settings concerned, adding the necessary dynamism between the interactions of the characters, particularly the in-law, the unlikely duo, and the three ladies. Then the real score begins—three separate but intertwining stories that deal with the search and rescue of their respective beloved ones. The emotions that Fiona beautifully conveys on the faces of every character show the accuracy of the timing she masters since the early arcs.
What makes this reviewer more joyful is the extended appearance of the adorable but highly important piece of the puzzle—Ghüs, who is caught in the middle of two desperate padres who actually act like two quarreling egoistical siblings than getting along with each other for the common cause.
Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples virtually grasp, if not master, the minimal way of conveying words and images to the almost exact amount of tension, drama, lunacy, and warmth. Together, a synergy synchronizes so smoothly that this premier starter starts off with a serious sound-off—SAGA!
If there are comments to be made here, I say Fiona’s inking is a bit inconsistent in some pages, particularly in the in-law conversation moment. One panel is light and another is rough, if not thick. I recommend new readers to this critically and commercial hit series to read first the previous four arcs for the creative team already laid down so many Easter Eggs and the characterizations of the protagonists and the antagonists to better comprehend (and enjoy) fully this new chapter. Moreover, as always, “mature” or disturbing images and contents are abound (but seriously, who gives a dime about this anyway in this generation?). But these so-called misgivings are just mere asterisks that should not be taken seriously at all.
Saga #25 is a superb start, new chapter for the omniscient but still invisible central figure, Hazel, to narrate. True comic believers/lovers/aficionados must read this one!