I am in the midst of reading this and find it brilliant. The art is wonderful and the story is full of blended genres done so smoothly!

While I enjoyed the idea of a cross- genre graphic novel (essentially fantasty in space), I didn't immediately connect with the main characters. However, based on "Y: the Last Man," Vaughn is an excellent storyteller and I look forward to reading more of "Saga."

Saga marks the triumphant return of writer Vaughn to creator-owned work after years of toiling in television scripting and helming several superhero titles. Much like his previous endeavors including the lauded series Y: The Last Man On Earth and Ex-Machina, Vaughn smartly relies on interpersonal interactions as the crux to his larger-than-life tale. Two opposing soldiers of a never-ending galactic war fall in love, have a child, and even as agents from both sides attempt to destroy the new family, valiantly challenge the status quo. Vaughn, abetted by the lush Staples art, delivers a new twist on the classic Romeo and Juliet trope with exotic aliens, unbridled sexuality, complex political structures, family squabbles, and even a Guess Who's Coming to Dinner moment. Staples, who handles all the aspects of the art including inking and coloring, has created a gorgeous alien vista. The vibrant colors, deftly handled, and the delicate brush strokes breathe life into this complex vision. Saga, Volume One promises a unique and powerful science fiction experience, just this side of The Incal.

I bought the first issue of Brian K. Vaughan's Saga based on my adoration of his "Y, the Last Man" series (which is excellent). I was unimpressed. I came back to it because it was on several critics yearly best lists. On my second reading I liked it a little better and am able to articulate what bothers me about it. The world Vaughan sets up in Saga is constantly referential to previous science fiction and fantasy worlds, popular culture, even our current technology. For example, characters are constantly talking on their equivalent to our cell phones, including downloading apps. It's irritating. But if you like that or can get past that as I eventually did, you might be able to join the fun Vaughan and Fiona Staples are having. it looks like Vaughan is developing a fun science fiction fantasy epic and Staple's artwork is always inviting.

This is good stuff. Great story, fascinating world-building. My only criticism is the art is good, but not as great as the story.

This one has made it onto best of the year lists and it deserves it. Brutal, funny and ingenious stuff. Can't hardly wait for part two.