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Saga is an epic space opera comic book series that follows Alana and Marko, soldiers from opposite sides of a galactic war, who fall in love and have a child named Hazel. Their forbidden relationship sparks a dangerous cross-galaxy pursuit by their respective species and other factions who seek to exploit their unique situation. The story explores themes of family, love, war, and prejudice through the eyes of their daughter, Hazel, who narrates the ongoing saga.

Saga has been met with near-universal critical acclaim since its debut, lauded for its ambitious storytelling, complex characters, and mature exploration of sensitive themes. It is widely considered one of the most significant and influential comic book series of the 21st century, praised for its unique blend of science fiction and fantasy elements and its raw emotional honesty.

• Praised for its inventive world-building and deeply emotional character arcs.
• Celebrated for its bold and unflinching exploration of mature themes like love, loss, and parenthood.
• Hailed as a groundbreaking work in the comic medium for its narrative depth and artistic vision.

Google audience: Google user reviews primarily highlight the series' profound emotional impact and compelling narrative. Readers frequently commend the complex relationships between characters and the series' ability to tackle difficult subjects with grace and honesty.

Multiple Eisner Awards (including Best Continuing Series and Best New Series), Harvey Awards, and Hugo Award nominations.

The inspiration for the character of The Will, a bounty hunter with a feline companion named Lying Cat (who can only say "Lying"), came from a real-life experience writer Brian K. Vaughan had with a cat that seemed to judge him.