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Worlds Apart, But Still Connected – Saga #26 Tackles A Theme

Two of my favorite Image books released in the same week means I'm one happy reader. Saga is of course my number one comic, and I'm sure you know that already because I am constantly spouting my love for it all over the interwebs. From Image Comics, Saga #26, written by Brian K. Vaughan, with art by Fiona Staples continues this month with an all around legendary issue. While I always enjoy Hazel's narration, there was a recognizable theme throughout this installment. It basically centers on the idea of children and how when you have one, or interact with one on a normal basis, you are forced to interact with new people. Now, this can sometimes be a good thing, and sometimes be troublesome. We get to experience the ups and downs of it all in this issue.

Vaughan gives us an excellent distribution of time between the three divided groups, as the theme connects to all of them. Even though Marko is currently absent of his child, he still recognizes the affect she's had on his life and wonders if he will ever have a relationship with her again after his rash behavior. Alana meanwhile tries to win over Dengo, who is currently holding Prince IV's child captive. Now that Dengo has brought a group of strangers called The Last Revolution into the picture, he finds that he's not the only one in charge anymore. I mostly enjoyed the scenes that featured Gwendolyn, Sophie, The Brand, and Lying Cat. Sophie connects to this theme because even though she isn't Gwendolyn's child, her talents draw attention to others outside of their group. I've been drawn to Sophie's character from the beginning and even though she's already shown us so much, I know she has more unlocked potential waiting to be discovered.

Fiona Staples continues to illustrate fantastic beasts, a group of dragons to be specific, in this issue. I also really like the uniqueness of The Last Revolution. I hope to learn more about them as issues progress, and it looks like the plot has been set up to do just that. With this overarching theme, the issue resonates a feeling of connectedness. Even though the three groups are separate, and so far apart, they are all experiencing a similar kind of mental realization. I've said it once (more like a billion times,) and I'll say it again. Vaughan is a brilliant writer, Staples is a gifted artist, and Saga is a book that you must absolutely read! Don't wait another minute, pick up issue #26 of Saga today!

Christine Marie is a Staff Writer at Bleeding Cool, and bibliomaniac with a love for all things creative. She hopes to one day be a Superhero/Disney Princess/Novelist. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram @AWritersWay or on her blog writerchristinemarie.wordpress.com.

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