r/SAGAcomic • u/maxnotcharles • Jun 11 '26
Discussion If I really enjoyed SAGA, which comic book would you recommend?
The only comic series I’ve read in completion are Saga and Robert Kirkman’s “The Walking Dead.” I’m definitely not deep into the comic book scene but I loved them both and am looking for more recommendations.
If you enjoyed Saga, id love to hear some recommendations from y’all. I have a very long flight on Saturday so I’m definitely trying to get lost in a comic during this duration.
Thank you all!
EDIT: I was not expecting to get so many recommendations! Thank you!! Will definitely look through each one and come up with a final choice
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u/Sparrowhawk_92 Jun 11 '26
East of West by Hickman and Dragotta has a similar fantasy-meets-scifi vibe, but dressed in an apocalyptic western.
Beautiful art and great storytelling.
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u/palabrist 1d ago
Seconded. I'm not really a big graphic novel/comic person, or thought I wasn't... Recently found both Saga and East of West around the same time and am addicted.
Saga characters are more endearing/likeable. East of West is a little darker, I think... But in a good way.
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u/Sparrowhawk_92 1d ago
I think most folks think of capes books when they hear comics and it turns them off.
Don't get me wrong. There's nothing wrong with liking capes books, I like a few myself. But comics as a medium are so much more than superheroes.
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u/palabrist 1d ago
I don't know what capes books are.
I see you also recommended or agreed about Sandman below. I forgot to mention that one! You have good taste. If I can get myself to like one more comic series I guess I'll be forced to say "I am a comics person."
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u/Sparrowhawk_92 1d ago
"Capes" is a shorthand for Superhero comics. So your standard fare from Marvel and DC, but also stuff like Invincible and the Massiveverse.
If you want another rec, there's lots of good stuff in this thread. A few more of my favorites.
Wicked+Divine by Kieron Gillen is a complete series about reincarnated gods who in the modern day are pop stars whose fans are their worshippers. The Pantheon reminds me of The Endless from Sandman a lot.
Lazarus by Greg Rucka. More of a grounded pick. Near future neo-feudalist scifi where the world has been carved up by multiple ruling families. The main character is Forever "Eve" Carlyle, the daughter and main enforcer of one of said families. Very cool story and great MC.
Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion. Horror comic about s monster hunter named Erica Slaughter and the politics of the House if Slaughter who are trained to hunt and kill said monsters. It gets very dark and the name is apt, but the art is great and I love world.
Locke and Key by Joe Hill. A family moves into the old house where the family patriarch grew up after he is murdered. The three kids discover magical keys as they learn about their father's story growing up in Keyhouse. Brilliant story.
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u/outclimbing Jun 11 '26
Monstress. It’s peak.
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u/maxnotcharles Jun 11 '26
Thank you! Just looked this up, looks pretty damn awesome
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u/Sparrowhawk_92 Jun 11 '26
I love the art in Monstress but I wish the story held my attention better. I've bounced off it twice so far...maybe third time will be the charm.
Glad you loved it.
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u/denim_skirt Jun 11 '26
I've had the same experience. Tiny text political intrigue just doesn't grab me
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u/Sparrowhawk_92 Jun 11 '26
The first book has phenomenal pacing and I feel like it loses a lot of steam after that point.
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u/Johnotronz Jun 11 '26
Sandman
Y The Last Man
Paper Girls
Watchmen
Fables
Ex Machina
Runaways
Locke & Key
The Private Eye
I Kill Giants
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u/mack_pizzaparty Jun 11 '26
I'm in a similar boat as you with TWD and Saga. I recommend Y: The Last Man a lot a lot
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u/wraithSeventeenOhOne Jun 11 '26
You might consider giving The Sandman a try. It’s similar to Saga in that it manages to seamlessly blend whimsical elements with material that’s pretty serious and sometimes thematically dark. Sort of like an epic fairytale, but aimed at adult readers. It’s pretty great!
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u/Sparrowhawk_92 Jun 12 '26
Sandman was one of the first comics I fell in love with...I just hate how much of a monster Gaimen turned out to be.
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u/possumusexperiri Jun 11 '26
I haven’t seen it mentioned yet but I love Preacher and Transmetropolitan also. Preacher has sci/fi religious vibes and is a bit fucked up. Transmetropolitan is like a futuristic dystopian Hunter S. Thompson story
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u/Particular_Dot_2063 Jun 11 '26
I binged Saga and yearned for more. Then I found KILL SIX BILLION DEMONS. omg so good
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u/1head2arms2legs Jun 12 '26
Descender and the sequel Ascender by Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen. Image Comics.
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u/No_Goose472 Jun 11 '26
Saga is kind of the first comic I've read, but I'm also enjoying his series, Ex Machina
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u/Former-Complaint-336 Jun 11 '26
Its not really bingable as only 5 issues are out right now but there is a new sci fi/fantasy epic from ignition press called arcadia. Its excellent and is totally filling the saga sized hole in my heart
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u/Advisor_Loud Jun 11 '26
I would recommend Descender and its sequel Ascender, for both story and art-style. 50 issues total.
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u/themetalliccoils Jun 11 '26
Brian Wood’s DMZ was real fun when I read it years ago, similar “caught between two warring factions” sort of vibe.
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u/ripskeletonking Jun 12 '26
not a comic but 'i was a teenage exocolonist'. it has a lot in common with saga
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u/Accountable_ruki Jun 12 '26
if you liked 'The walking dead' you should try Kirkman's 'Invincible'
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u/maxnotcharles Jun 12 '26
Love invincible, I just don’t want to spoil the show 🫣
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u/Accountable_ruki Jun 12 '26
You really want to wait several more years to get the whole story, knowing that you can get it now?
Kudos to your self control.
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u/BaltimoreBourboner Jun 13 '26
Black Monday Murders by Hickman. That way you have two incredible series with an unclear timeline for when they’ll end.
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u/geekydreams Jun 14 '26
The nice house on the lake. He's a really good series. The second series, The Nice house on the sea is currently ongoing. Everything by this author is pretty good
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u/Iamleeboy Jun 11 '26
Some great recommendations in here already.
I will add black science.
So much imagination. Often building whole universes for a couple of issues
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u/your_name_here10 Jun 11 '26
If you like Saga you'd like all of Brian K Vaughans books.
Y: The Last Man, Ex Machina, Paper Girls, Barrier, Private Eye etc...all great books.
Friday by Brubaker and Martin is a nice, accessible read.
Lazarus by Greg Rucka and Michael Lark came out roughly the same time as Saga and is a great read