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My Saga Fanart Collection

I discovered (or should I say REdiscovered) my love of comics through the amazing Saga Comic published by Image Comics.  Written by Brian K Vaughan and drawn by the fantastically talented Fiona Staples.

Saga is the story of a family first and foremost.  It's a space opera where the planet Landfall and its moon, Wreath have been at war for so long that they have outsourced the war to the rest of the galaxy.  Alana and Marko, the main characters are former soldiers on opposite sides of the conflict who have fallen in love and deserted their military positions in order to try and raise their love child, Hazel (who often narrates the story).  It's also a story of technology vs magic as the leaders of both warring planets have issued death warrants for the two lovers and attempt to kidnap their love child.

It has elements of Starwars, Game of Thrones, & Lord of the Rings all woven into a funny, crazy, sexy package.  It is an adult themed comic - not for kids - with violence and sex but appropriately so and not gratuitous (IMHO).  You can purchase the hardcopies at Amazon.com or digital versions.  I'm using the Comixology app on my kindle tablet.  You can download issue #1 free there!  https://www.comixology.com/free-comics

I have been so taken with Fiona Staples' wonderful artwork that I felt compelled to recreate some of her images.  I'm hoping her genius will rub off!  So I'm posting the 4 images I've recreated so far here with more to come as I continue my journey through this fabulous universe.

Thanks & enjoy! --Liz

Alana

Baby Hazel

Marko

The Will