Watch out for Sexy Alana everybody, she’s crazy! She sure is sexy though, for a comic book character. But we’ll get to that in a moment, just know that this issue of Saga points out how comics aren’t just for kids anymore. As if we needed such an example. The ongoing story pauses for an issue as everybody reacts to the galaxy-shifting events of last issue, but not in the ways you might expect. The chapter begins with sex and ends with a death, in true Saga fashion.

Saga #11

Saga is in a good place right now. All of the characters are together, there’s drama, action and family. And when it wants to pack an emotional wallop, Saga can do just that. Though I must say, this character went too soon.

Comic Rating: 4/5: Good.

There was one major misstep in this issue, and I’ll get to it in the synopsis. Otherwise, this was a fine chapter. It’s an action-heavy issue, so there isn’t a lot of time to just stand around talking, unfortunately. Those are becoming my favorite scenes. Everyone is in a hurry, the dialogue is quick, and basically we’re just moving on from one moment in space to the next. I imagine the story is going to pick up a lot with the next issue, but right now, there are a few things Saga needs to deal with, and it deals with them well. Not as shocking or powerful as the cliffhanger ending of last issue, but strong nonetheless.

I also want to say how fantastic Hazel’s narration is in this comic. The whole future Hazel recounting the story of her childhood thing is working like gangbusters. It adds such a subtle, emotional punch to even the simplest scenes. Writer Brian K. Vaughn uses that narration like a master craftsman at work.

Join me after the jump for a full synopsis and more review!

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