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Saga #24: The Return Of Lying Cat, Sophie, Gwendolyn, And The Will, And A Round Of Applause For Fiona Staples!

Published Fri, 31 Oct 2014 16:00:00 -0500

by Hannah Means Shannon

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By Christine Marie Vinciquarra

[*Mild spoilers for Saga #24 below!]

Finally! After five issues, Lying Cat, Sophie, Gwendolyn and The Will are back! Thank you Brian K. Vaughan, thank you so much. I totally understand now why he did what he did. He caused a great hunger for these characters to return to the story, and now that they are back, I couldn't be happier.

This spectacular issue kicks off with Ghus, the little seal looking man that hangs around deceased novelist D. Oswald Heist's lighthouse on Quietus. (R.I.P. Heist.) He is having a conversation with The Brand who is searching for her brother, The Will. Because The Will is still hospitalized, Gwendolyn, Sophie, and Lying Cat are on their own. As they try to find a cure for The Will's wounds they, of course, encounter some trouble.

Saga never disappoints when it comes to odd and unique looking creatures. We are introduced to a new species in this issue called Patrollers, aka creepy troll people with big noses that say inappropriate things. It is clear that Gwendolyn and Sophie have bonded much more as time has gone by. Reading the dialogue between the two of them as a fight scene unravels, really brings to light how much their relationship has evolved since the last time we saw them together.

I cannot describe to you how excited I was to see Lying Cat. I missed that cat so much. With that said, I must take a moment to gush about artist, Fiona Staples. I think comic book artists have so much control when it comes to how a scene is going to feel and how characters are going to appear. No matter how good the writing is, the artist has a huge responsibility to bring those words to life in a way that will affect the reader. Lying Cat's first appearance in the issue is absolutely phenomenal. So phenomenal that I want to buy a second issue of the book, tear out that page, and hang it behind my desk. Fiona Staples' ability to bring these imaginative creatures to life is outstanding. She deserves a round of applause for how great her art is.

As the issue continues we get to see an interesting flashback from The Will's past. Some people can be sticklers when it comes to flashback scenes, but most of the time, I love them. I won't spoil what happens in this particular one, but I will say that Vaughan really gave me what I wanted this month. The characters continue to be memorable, and I really love diving deeper into their personalities. At the end of the issue I said to myself, "Everything is lining up perfectly," and I really do feel that way. Saga never fails to keep the reader's attention. Whether it is suspense, action, or heart wrenching moments, this series hooks you and leaves you wanting more. It seems that Vaughan will always have a surprise up his sleeve.

Saga Issue #35 from Image Comics is written by Brian K. Vaughan, with art by Fiona Staples.

Christine Marie Vinciquarra is a writer and bibliomaniac with a love for all things creative. Some of her favorite things include: Batgirl, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Saga, Game of Thrones (the books and the show), Johnny Depp, and all things Disney. She spends her weekends feeding her competitive side while she plays tabletop and/or video games with her husband and friends. She is currently working on a series of young adult fantasy novels. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram @AWritersWay or on her blog writerchristinemarie.wordpress.com.

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