This week’s main review is Saga #67, which marks the start of a new story arc for one of the biggest books in monthly comics. Also, don’t miss the Prog Report!
Legend #67
Screenwriter: Brian K. Vaughn
Artist: Fiona Staples
Letter: Gramophone
Publisher: Image Comics
Review by Zach Quintens
It’s been less than a week since SDCC released new titles, but the return of arguably the biggest monthly publication in comics more than makes up for it. That’s right, with Legend #67modern classic Brian K. Vaughn, Fiona Staples, and phonograph This is chapter 12 after all these years…and once again I’m happy to report that the book is still excellent.
Yes, friends, the thing that struck me most while reading this new issue (story aside) is how deeply consistent this book remains throughout its runtime. That’s probably thanks in large part to the original creative team remaining intact, without even a single panel from any kind of guest contributors. There’s still a long way to go, but it’s not the only factor. I think it would be good for the book to take time out when needed, as well as not be too precious about the characters and the status quo. I think this last point is probably most apparent at the beginning of this new arc.
As I read this issue, I found myself following the same characters I’d known for years in new life situations. This book gives us a sense of what they did and develops a sense in media resources (Can you use the phrase that way? Well, I did) to all of them. this is one way Saga Used throughout the run at the beginning of a new arc, which almost always involves a time jump. This is really great for the overall pacing. For example, we don’t need to see how Will and Gwendolyn mourn where we find them. Logistics don’t matter. Instead, we jump right into a powerful and expository character moment that sums up where they are now and where they’ve been for some time.
The end result is a continuous run that always feels organic and confident in all of its creative choices. The creative team invested time in figuring out where the story would go next. they are like this Work. This commitment to long-term storytelling is somewhat lost in the current comics market, as limited series take over the market out of necessity. Yet somehow, Saga Back (sorry), arc after arc, as good as ever.
Fans of Monthly Reading are lucky to have it.
judgment: purchase
progress report
AD 2000 Avant-garde 2393 (Rebel Publishing): if you are a fan Rogue Cavalry Story, it’s been such a wonderful time lately. rebellion There is a new one Rogue Trooper: Blighty Valley Collect it, written by Garth Ennis, and art Patrick Goddard, and letters Rob Steen (Personally, I snagged the SDCC exclusive version, with a cover by Francisco Francavilla). exist No. 2391, creative team Jeffrey D. Wessel, Dan Cornwell, Chris Bryce, and Jim Campbell Part six is over Rouge Trooper: Southern Belle. Now, after an issue hiatus, we get another new story for the character, Rogue Soldier: Recon,Wessel, Paul Marshall, Pippa Bowlandand Campbell. Colored in a moody space gray hue, it’s a fun opening that already feels like a strong follow-up to the last story, but also something very different. I recommend it if you want to move on. Plus, you get a great cover featuring the character Lee Carter. As always, you can get a digital copy of this week’s Avant-garde here. —Zach Quentins
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