Saga is an epic, adult space opera/fantasy comic by Brian K. Vaughan (writer) and Fiona Staples (artist) — one of the most acclaimed comics of the last decade.
In a galaxy torn apart by an endless war between the winged people of Landfall and the horned magic-users of its moon Wreath, two soldiers from opposite sides — Alana and Marko — fall in love, desert their armies, and have a child named Hazel. Their interspecies family becomes a symbol that could end the war… or be hunted to extinction.
Narrated by Hazel as an adult looking back, Saga blends sweeping galactic adventure, heartfelt family drama, sex, violence, humor, and social commentary. It follows the family’s desperate journey across planets while being pursued by bounty hunters, royals, tabloid journalists, and assassins. Expect beautiful world-building, unforgettable side characters (talking cats that detect lies, robot royals with TV heads, ghost babysitters, etc.), and themes of love, parenthood, war, and prejudice.
It’s often compared to Star Wars meets Romeo & Juliet meets Game of Thrones in tone — sexy, subversive, funny, and emotionally devastating.
Perfect for fan-casting because of its massive, visually striking cast of aliens, robots, and humans.
