Name: Saga Book one
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Author: Brian K. Vaughan
ISBN: 9781632150783

Type

Physical Book

Author

Brian K. Vaughan

Por… (Artista)

Fiona Staples

Publisher

Image Comics

Year

2014

Language

English

Pages

504

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

28.2 x 18.8 x 2.8 cm

Weight

1.56 kg.

ISBN13

9781632150783

Edition No.

Synopsis "Saga Book one "

"It's easy to run out of accolades for this superb series... The dialogue is smart, arch and always rings true, and the visuals, rendered digitally, are alluring and inventive. The Stalk, an eight-eyed, eight-limbed female bounty hunter, remains a creepy favorite." -The New York Times At long last, a deluxe hardcover of the Hugo Award-winning Saga is finally on its way! Collecting the first three trade paperbacks (issues #1-18) of the smash-hit series, this massive edition features a striking new cover, as well as special extras, including never-before-seen sketches, script pages, and a roundtable discussion with the creators about how Saga is really made. Altogether, this hardcover contains over 500 pages for less than fifty bucks! Written by Eisner Award-winning "Best Writer" Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man, The Private Eye) and drawn by Harvey Award-winning "Best Artist" Fiona Staples (Mystery Society, North 40) Saga is the story of Hazel, a child born to star-crossed parents from opposite sides of a never-ending galactic war. Now, Hazel's fugitive family must risk everything to find a peaceful future in a harsh universe that values destruction over creation. Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie and Matthew Wilson return with an Eisner Award-nominated modern fantasy where gods are the ultimate pop stars and pop stars are the ultimate gods. Revel in the opulence of this over-sized hardback! Revel in it! Collects issues 1 through 11.

Brian K. Vaughan

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Brian K. Vaughan is an acclaimed comic book and television screenwriter, born on July 17, 1976, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He began his career in the 1990s writing for major publishers Marvel and DC Comics, but gained prominence with his original works, which combine engaging storytelling, social themes, and complex world-building.

Among his most famous works is Y: The Last Man (2002–2008), a post-apocalyptic series about the last surviving man after a mysterious plague. Another big hit is Saga (since 2012), created with artist Fiona Staples, a science fiction and fantasy epic that has won numerous awards and gained great popularity. He also wrote Paper Girls (2015–2019), which mixes youth adventure with science fiction, and Ex Machina (2004–2010), a political critique set in a universe with superpowers.

In addition to comics, Vaughan has worked as a television screenwriter, including the series Lost. His works often explore themes such as identity, social conflict, and politics, always with well-constructed characters and original scripts. Recognized as one of the leading writers of his generation, Vaughan is an influential figure in contemporary pop culture.

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Fiona Staples

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Fiona Staples is a prominent Canadian comic book artist born in Calgary, Alberta. She graduated from the Alberta College of Art and Design and began her professional career in 2006 with the series Down to Death alongside writer Andrew Foley. Her first published work was Amphibious Nightmare, a 24-hour comic included in the anthology 24 Hour Comics Day Highlights in 2005.

Staples gained international recognition with the series Saga, written by Brian K. Vaughan and published by Image Comics in 2012. This science fiction epic, which tells the story of two deserting soldiers from warring planets trying to start a family, has been acclaimed for its unique visual style and deeply emotional narrative. Staples has been recognized as one of the most outstanding artists in the comic book industry, with multiple awards, including the Eisner, Harvey, and Hugo Awards.

In addition to her work on Saga, Staples has collaborated on other projects such as North 40, DV8: Gods and Monsters, T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents, Archie, and Mystery Society. Her style is characterized by fluid lines, expressive characters, and an ability to capture the strange and the wonderful. Staples resides in Calgary, where she continues her work as an illustrator and visual storyteller.

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