Saga #4

Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples, why you gotta keep breaking my heart like that?

The fourth installment is just as twisted, disturbing, and heart-pounding as the other three. The series itself is one of the most richly illustrated and well-plotted comics currently circulating. For me, this approaches Sandman levels of storytelling and art, and you all know my feelings on anything Neil Gaiman has ever touched. I'm really getting into The Brand's character and excited for where her story seems to be leading. Also, ten points to Marko for being the best even in the worst situations. And fifty points to Lying Cat for being Lying Cat even though she doesn't get much time in this issue. The way the character arcs are interweaving makes this issue particularly exciting and I'm only sad that we won't see five in graphic novel form for a while.

Saga is not for the easily offended, but if you don't mind the raw quality to the art and language, it is one of the best series out there.