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27 – The NeverEnding Saga

08.28.2016 by J.S.T. Andrews //

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27 - The NeverEnding Saga
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This week we do a (mostly) spoiler-free review one of the greatest stories ever told: Saga. It’s an epic space-fantasy set in a universe amidst an intergalactic war. The comic is illustrated by Fiona Staples and written by Brian K. Vaughan and receives a five out of five star review from the Amazing Nerdcast.

Also we review Suicide Squad #1, Horizon #1, and Ultimate Thor (Volume 1).


Comic Review

  • 2:06 – Suicide Squad #1
  • 2:52 – Horizon #1
  • 7:32 – Ultimate Thor (Volume 1)

Saga

  • 16:56 – Introduction
  • 21:35 – The Galaxy
    • Landfall is home to a species of humanoids that have various types of wings on their backs: insect, butterfly, bird, fairy, etc…
    • Wreath is home to a species of humanoids with with various horns on their heads: ram, deer, elk, moose, etc… They are also wielders of magic wielders.
    • Robot Planet is a monarch planet that has allied itself with Landfall. Home to a humanoid species with television heads, blue blood, and the ability to turn their arms into weapons.
    • Cleave is an old planet that has been overrun with Coalition Forces lead by the Robot Kingdom. It features interesting terrain including Lava Swamps and a Rockethsip forest.
    • Sextillion is a hedonistic planet.
  • 23:12 – Characters
    • Protagonist Family
      • Alana
        • Originally from Landfall
        • Army deserter
      • Marko
        • Originally from Wreath
        • Conscientious objector
      • Hazel
      • Klara (Marko’s mother)
    • Izabel
      • Ghost of Cleave
      • Died a teenager during the war
    • Prince Robot IV
      • Prince of the Robot Kingdom
    • The mercenaries
      • The Will & Lying Cat
      • The Brand & Sweet Boy
      • The Stalk
    • D. Oswald Heist
      • Inspired Alana and Marko
      • Writer of a booked named “A Night Time Smoke”
    • The Journalist
      • Doff
      • Upsher
    • Gwendolyn
    • Ghus

Tags // DC Rebirth, Horizon, Saga, Suicide Squad, Thor

Bonus Content

  • Comic Review: The Unworthy Thor #1
  • Comic Review: Saga #39
  • (Full) Interview with Aaron Conley

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