So You Read SAGA. What’s Next?
There’s no denying the impact of Brian K. Vaughan’s science fiction epic SAGA. It’s a fantastic story with some equally fantastic art from Fiona Staples. Oftentimes I hear people gushing over how amazing it is recommending it to their friends and family every chance they get. But is SAGA the only good comic book on shelves? Of course not. I think you would be doing yourself a huge disservice if you only came into the shop for this one book.
That said, browsing the comic book aisles can be a daunting task without any guidance. I can help! Here’s a digestible list of 3 recommendations that can point you in the right direction.
PAPER GIRLS
Written by Brian K. Vaughan / Art by Cliff Chiang
Ok, let’s start with the obvious choice. PAPER GIRLS. It’s also written by Brian K. Vaughan so there’s a pretty darn good chance you’ll like it if you enjoy SAGA. It’s just as weird, just as fun, and stars an equally likable cast of characters. If a tale about a ragtag gang of bike riding newspaper delivery girls crossing paths with a mysterious force from the future sounds like your cup of tea, you should probably be reading this book.
MONSTRESS
Written by Marjorie Liu / Art by Marjorie Liu
If you’re looking to graduate from “I only read Brian K. Vaughan books” academy, I think MONSTRESS is a good place to start. Your friends will think you are the cool kid on the block because now you can talk about more than one comic writer. Besides that, the book is rich in story and is an absolute joy to look at. Creator Marjorie Liu both writes and illustrates this magnificent piece of literature proving to be one of the more powerful forces in the comic book world at the moment. Magic, monsters, and mommy issues await.
EXTREMITY
Written by Daniel Warren Johnson / Art by Daniel Warren Johnson
EXTREMITY is the new kid on the block and he’s pretty cool. Creator Daniel Warren Johnson both writes and illustrates this book adding a layer of intimacy and refinement not seen in a lot of comics these days. If you want to get in on a series while it’s still young, start buying this book and help spread the word about how amazing it is. It’s an epic tale of revenge focusing of some brutally intense battles featuring plenty of cool monsters and machines. Not to be missed.
So there you have it. There is life after SAGA! I think your life will be enriched after experiencing these comics for yourself. I highly recommend each and every one of them! I’m envious of anyone who gets to read any of these books for the first time.
Words by Jason Furie
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