Saga #55

 

Comic: Saga #55

Where Purchased: Alliance Comics in Silver Spring, Maryland

When Purchased: February 24, 2022

When Read: October 27, 2024

Saga is one of those comics that show you the medium can be more than just superheroes but it is definitely not for everyone.  

I've liked Brian K. Vaughn's writing since I picked up "Y: The Last Man" on a whim.  About a year into that run, he did "Runaways" for Marvel and I was hooked.  Since then, I've added over 350 issues he has written to my collection.

Saga #55 is the beginning of a new chapter.  The previous issue came out in July 2018 and wrapped up everything in a heartbreakingly, beautiful and glorious manner.

And with this issue, just like that, we are back in it.  There is little to no cabbage heading...no "Previously On..."...you are dropped back into things and have to keep up.  

I gave it an 8 out of 10.  It is a solid issue.  The art and lettering is something to behold.  Everything is elevated.  

It is a marvel that the same 3 person creative team that started this journey in March 2012 have stayed together and produced every issue.  According to the letters page, we are now on the downward slope as we head towards the end of this planned 108 issue adventure.

I bought this comic at Alliance Comics in Silver Spring, Maryland during a solo work trip in February 2022.  The store was a little underwhelming...focusing more on Pop Figures and merchandise.  This was pretty much a sympathy buy, as the back issues were poorly maintained and I struggled to find something to purchase.  It was one of 5 stores I stopped at on this day, a total of four of which each only had 1 issue for me.

It looks like Alliance Comics closed within a year of my visit.  It is possible another shop is now open in the same location.