Brian K Vaughan and Fiona Staple's SAGA vol. 1

Saga is an epic space opera/fantasy comic book series written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Fiona Staples, published monthly by the American company Image Comics. The series is heavily influenced by Star Wars and is based on ideas Vaughan conceived both as a child and as a parent. It depicts a husband and wife, Alana and Marko, from long-warring extraterrestrial races, fleeing authorities from both sides of a galactic war as they struggle to care for their daughter, Hazel, who is born in the beginning of the series and who occasionally narrates the series as an unseen adult. Buy this volume here: amzn.to/2ftGjSj Never miss an episode by subscribing today! bit.ly/2WYvgkt #saga
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[@Atem_in_the_streets]

I legit wish I had friends like you guys. None of my friends like to talk comic, a depressing life, I lead. Talk like Yoda, it makes me.

[@benbaragona]

Friends in this community, you have.

[@TheFeepeh]

we are legion join us

[@Grievousish]

Have your back, Grievousish does.

[@Atem_in_the_streets]

Need your help, I do not, Grievous. Apart of the Separatists, you are.

[@Grievousish]

***** Changed, I have. If change, vader can, so can I.

[@jeff8008]

_"Post Traumatic Static Disorder"_ ~ _The Ben_ Just gold. xD

[@Martin_TheCollector]

Damn, I just can't believe I skipped some of these early Tiffany-hosted episodes. Or didn't watch all the way through. Now that I've read a big chunk of indie comics it's an absolute delight watching/rewatching everything. Hopefully we'll get more indie stories featured on the channel!! There's dozens of wonderful ones.

[@MagoDSnowman]

Back issues: Tiff edition. She was great in this, all four of them should be in back issues from time to time.

[@krishna7404]

_Saga_ has got one of the most riveting art in all of the comic books (I have ever read) and somehow it really fits the world of _Saga_, the character designs are so unique which makes it hard to believe that all of it was done by Fiona Staples alone.

[@akimbotm9144]

Love having Tiffany on back issues explaining an indie book,not sure if sal was actually sick or not but if he is hope you feel better

[@benbaragona]

He was definitely sick, able to film a little bit of Off The Rack with us, but Back Issues was just too much for his voice and how tired he was. But he is doing better!

[@kathlynwalker2882]

7 minutes in and Sal's presence is already unnoticed. Watch out Sal, they are cutting you out!

[@tomkru8844]

Btw, Y: The Last Man is one of the best comic series ever written.

[@Fuckaue]

Indeed it is

[@brya9681]

meh

[@snuchieb]

Yessssss ❤

[@christopherfreire5351]

SAGA!!!!!! FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Major points to Ethan for that Romeo and Juliet revelation. I can't believe I never noticed that before, and I've read every issue!

[@TheDVDGrouch]

Congrats on a full year of Back Issues everyone at TV Little House. I've only begun watching recently but I can proudly say I am a fan of the work you folks do :)

[@TevyaSmolka]

Congratulations on a full year guys and gals I am hoping if we can can do a collaboration someday with my channel and your channel someday if you guys want too Anyways congratulations on as fully year of back issues and I hope you guys have a good day and take care guys TV Little House Comics

[@comicpop]

Thank you so much man!

[@TevyaSmolka]

anytime guys

[@The_Living_Shadow]

this was a story that was suggested to me by literally dozens of different people from different facets of my life that have no connection to each other at all. finally one day I bit the bullet and bought the first volume and I was done with it in 2 hours period and pissed that I had to wait another week till I could go into town and pick up as many volumes as I could. this is an amazing story and if you haven't picked it up I suggest that you do. it is an amazing story with brilliant dialogue from characters that you will almost instantly love

[@Xondil]

"Now I gotta make a friendship check?" Flipping hilarious

[@kurtoogle4576]

Saga is like nothing I expected, but really interesting. Thank you for covering it!

[@Atem_in_the_streets]

I love how you're describing the Sextillion. And people who haven't read this will have to use their imagination. There's a tyrannosaurs and a Human Centipede thing going on..that guy's in a suit, those are Angels...

[@benbaragona]

Those head-leg-ians are burned into my brain. Cannot be unseen!

[@MagoDSnowman]

And children

[@JoshMunroe]

Perfect storyline for the 1-year anniversary. Sick Sal = 1st Tiff hosting gig, and it's great! Bought trade count since I started watching Back Issues: 26

[@jeff8008]

Thanks for a year of great entertainment! Tiff did an awesome job (as usual) with a book that I adore. I had saved up until Saga 25 before I would actually read the series and man, I didn't put it down once until I was caught up. Similar to when I read Fables for the first time, the book just caught my attention and woildn't let go. My favorite arcs are those with The Will and Lying Cat, with LC and Slave Girls interactions in one particular issue being a real tearjerker. This is a book just about anyone who wants to get into comics should read.

[@adammealing8632]

I can only imagine sick Sal being in bed ill and doing the Dr Strange hand motion thingy to project himself into the room whenever he talks in this video. Congratulations on a great year.

[@comicpop]

Lol Thanks Adam!

[@ShardSpyder]

I knew this would happen eventually. TV Little House being a victim of an Incursion with Sal being wiped out and being replaced by Tiff as a result. Poor guy. But hey, at least he got to do World War Hulk.

[@crystaljedi]

He was never meant to review World War Hulk! Now the Illuminati has come to remove his and attempt to prevent that from every happening.

[@greyscott5908]

Tbh my expectations for this episode of back issues dwindled when I realized Sal wasn't in it to tell the story and that it was an image comic no less. But boy was I wrong. Tiffany knocked it out of the park, I seriously want to read Saga now thanks to her. You did well Padawan, you did well. Didn't hurt to have a beautiful girl front and center either lol nothing against Sal who at first glance I mistook for David Beckham... lol congrats on your progress and success guys and gal, I've enjoyed your content every step of the way and will continue to do so.

[@benbaragona]

Thanks so much, Fabio! We'll keep 'em coming.

[@The7wc]

Great episode. Saga's pretty crazy, perfect Back Issues material. Although I kinda wish you guys did 52 for episode 52... Also, Ben's West Side Story moment was hilarious.

[@theresamonroe1651]

Woke up with a giant smile on my face must be Thursday back issues day

[@shawnpiette5372]

The greatest book I’ve ever read. Period.

[@Weddep44]

Tiffany killed it! Congrats on a year guys! I look forward to another year!

[@MrWWErocks2000]

About time Tiffany overthrew sal. How'd you do it? Poison? Dagger in the back? Lol. Glad we got a indi back issues and congrats to 9K!

[@jeff8008]

She knows his weakness. Tamper with the Coke and you'll take down the man. D:

[@MrWWErocks2000]

That coke count is high!

[@ryanmiller6103]

I'm watching this when you guys are almost over 90,000 fans!

[@SnackMuay]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. I’m taking a class on comics and we have to write a paper on a comic of our choosing. I blindly chose Saga vol. 1 based on this episode and now I’m hooked!! I’ve already bought and read volumes 2 and 3

[@jamesandresen7033]

Congrats on a year of back issues! I love that by the end of the video, Tiffany finally submits to referring to Izabel as Torso.

[@benbaragona]

In my head, Izabel was spelled Isabelle, so when I read your comment I was thinking, "Who does she call Torso? Because Torso is Torso."

[@wvang0013]

Bring back Sal! Tiffany will never be able to replace that eye candy! Lol! J/K, Tiffany did great and should be on more.

[@MercysLittleShoww]

Even though I'm happy that Tiffany is on, that first two minutes was some of the best KZbin I've ever seen.

[@benbaragona]

That cause we're professionals. (Professional whats, I have no idea). But we love improv, so thanks!

[@GankMo]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaw yeah! So happy Saga got the Back Issues treatment. Boss job Tiffany! Can't wait for the Hack N Splash follow ups! Also, "What's his name, like... Bill Robot?" Gold.

[@amightyadam]

So happy you did Saga, and Tiffany, yes you do have GREAT taste in comics! Saga came into my life through my mother. She's a avid reader, even more then me. From every single Stephen King, Dean K. , Game of Thrones, Hunger Games, if it's out she's basically reading it. One day she bought Saga off a suggestion, mind you my mom didn't read comics because they were "for kids". Well, well, well....one day I went over and she heads my a trade paper back called Saga, I couldn't believe my eyes! First my mother was handing me a comic, which hadn't happened since I was like 10 years old, and IT WAS ONE I NEVER HEARD OF!?! Either way Saga has been brilliant, it's a hell of a story, beautiful art, and complex if not too familiar of characters(i'm the product of mixed race, and my mother had drug problems when I was growing up, but w as likely the strongest person I have ever met). It's brought my mother, and I closer together and that's the best thing a medium of entertainment can do, bring people together.

[@amightyadam]

D Debeli it's definitely up there for me, gets a little tricky for me when the word "best" is used though lol

[@TheRealZubes]

Hey, thank you so much for not just checking out the video, but for this really nice story. It really just shows the effect comics can have on people. Honestly, your story is a reminder that comics get us talking (agreeing or disagreeing), feeling and thinking. I think we all need folk in our lives like your mom who can put amazing stories in our hands. Either that, or we need to be those people ourselves!

[@amightyadam]

TheRealZubes thanks a lot tiffany, it means so much to see a reply from you guys every once in awhile. been watching now for 2, maybe 3 months. i became a huge fan of sal as he reminded me of the kind of guys at the comic stores when i was young that couldn't wait to get issues into my hands. i always feel like all of you would be great to have a conversation with, and that invaluable in my book.

[@amightyadam]

Ben Baragona dude Ben! Okay I'm slowly figuring out everyone's different accounts. Thanks a lot too Ben, you're the king of bullshit calls though sometimes just, you know go with it lol. Love what you doing guys!

[@Serjohn]

Tiff has a great podcast please watch/listen her newest stuff she is great

[@brayavolovalentine5409]

heres to one more great year of back issues

[@darraghmcconn]

Been here since the start but went back 7 years later wanted to hear ye guys talk about Saga 😎

[@GuyWithAnAmazingHat]

Anyone who watched FLCL is awesome, and if you enjoyed it you are to be respected.

[@TheArcKoopa]

congratulations on a full year guys! proud to say I've seen every back issues and i can't wait for more!

[@Revenant77x]

Been watching Back issues for about a week now (have seen most of them now) and I think this episode is top 3 for me. Saga is my girlfriends favorite comic but I have not yet read it, after seeing this I think I will read her trades. Congratulations on a year and I look forward to many more.

[@comicpop]

Revenant77x Thank you! When you get hooked, make sure you let her read the new issues first ;)

[@BarkinGoodStuff]

Going to start this soon. Bought the first 7 trades on sale at Comixology today (65% off Image through Memorial Day). Excited, but just wanted to say, Tiff needs more videos! I don't read too many cape comics, so I prefer the non-cape, supernatural, horror, sci-fi, indie stuff and she seems to be the only one to cover it on the channel.

[@josephhoang867]

Too bad Sal missed the year episode, but this was wonderful! This was one of the few episodes where I have actually read the book being discussed. Congrats on a year of groovy Back Issues episodes! I was actually prepared to see Ben and Ethan talk for an hour. I was so prepared to enjoy it! Saga is such a great series, though! It might be set in this strange, fantasy/sci-fi universe, but it's so familiar because the characters and their struggles are so down-to-Earth.

[@YTwoKay]

Tiff did a great job for her first official back issues. I liked the saga story. It's only been one year let's keep going

[@samuelsummers4376]

This is my favorite Comic Pop episode .

[@TheGreatDevlin]

3:16 The fact that this is canon to the channel still and referenced in the Marville episode. Walking Dead is the new World War Hulk. We're NEVER doing it.

[@ThatKevinBravo]

One year, O my god! Thats incredible! I just have to say that this channel make my week, And its amazing that you make this book, Saga is so good. Congrats!

[@Adventsol]

ben and ethan for life ! hail from greece !

[@MagoDSnowman]

A part of me was expecting some really negative backlash to Tiff hosting (because the interwebs likes hating) but I hardly saw any of it, it is amazing. You have one of the better youtube communities guys. Congratulations

[@tree_fingers]

I finally read vol 1 so I can watch this ep now haha and not worry about being spoiled

[@randybesse7631]

Congratulations on a year of back issues! You keep making them, I will keep watching them. Have not missed one yet. Thanks again.

[@malonshammer]

Finally watching this because I'm only just now reading Saga. Ben randomly shouting out the name of a comet from a little later in the story was pretty crazy.

[@MercysLittleShoww]

I have the first volume autographed by Brian K Vaughan and Fiona Staples. Haven't read it yet but I'm still gonna watch this. I don't care about spoilers. Because I'm so excited for this show.

[@WestyWJ]

Just read the first 11 issues I love this book, the compendium was a great gift to myself self for Christmas.

[@MrCrow180]

Man, I'm a huge fan of saga. Volume 7 is about to be published. I watch this series and it rekindles my love for this graphic novel.

[@LaraFoley]

This was a fantastic episode. I'm really a Marvel and a bit of DC fan but this sold me 100% on this series can't wait to read it one day soon.

[@CosmicNerdStudios]

I would totally watch a back issues over sunday comic strips from the newspaper lol

[@blueg8731]

Tiffany, you rock.

[@Andrew93752]

This is the only series I follow, have all the paperbacks to date! Thanks so much for doing this :)

[@pebblesred66]

I enjoyed this so much, Tiffany. I promise to check out your hack & splash videos from now on.

[@MercysLittleShoww]

This really got me excited to finally start reading Saga. Awesome job Tiffany. It seemed like Ben and Ethan were trying to mess with you the whole time. Funny stuff.

[@83nickv]

Image was mainly created by a group of writers and artists who wanted to own the characters they created, instead of the publisher which is what happens at marvel and dc This is why Angela is in marvel comics now

[@Sicod79]

First off, Ethan's shirt is great. 2nd off, great book, great Back Issues.

[@Mr.StevenKerr]

It took me a long time to finally read Saga. The Binge Mode pod (RIP) highly recommended it, and I'm so happy I dove in.

[@olyrhys8724]

Saga is the book that got my girlfriend to read comics. And she reads Dan Brown and vampire/angel romances FFS. Saga is hands down the best thing on the stands.

[@IonnesPoetry]

I'm on the forum like errrrry day... Happy Birthday guys.

[@benbaragona]

Thanks! We're 1 (another 5 years and we can hope to be rescued from the Sextillion)

[@Ohshtube]

Love how the was 9k. Lol congratulations guys and gal. You all are part of my daily routine for now.

[@Crimsonknight700]

Congrats TV Little House. Thank you Tiffany for doing Saga, it's a comic that I've been trying to get into but everytime friends explained it to me it confused the crap out of me. Also the Landall and Moon war, reminds me of The Kree vs Skrull conflict in Cosmic Marvel.

[@reecesmith7374]

This Was and Awesome Episode!!!! Tiffany Did a great Job!!!! Standing in. Great Work.

[@MysticalGreenBeanie]

dat twist ending tho...m night would be proud

[@ivansplvd6518]

fifth time waatching this MORE SAGA!!! plz

[@ivansplvd6518]

6th and still wating for No 5

[@nocturnenoble2468]

Thank you so much Tiffany for sharing your passion for Saga, as a fellow fan who's tried to encourage their friends to read it I really appreciate how succinct your summary was.

[@nathane6368]

Congrats on a year of Back Issues! I dig what you guys do, and I dig how you do it. Not only is your stuff entertaining, but it is genuinely informative. Thanks for all the hard work you guys do!

[@benbaragona]

Thank you for watching!

[@jackchurchley9435]

That moment when Ben drops a random planet name (Fong) but could definitely just be the planet Phang introduced later in the series... He's the one true prophet, he sees all. Tell us the future of Saga

[@EricMinimus]

I just read Saga because of this video, great comic. Tiff did really well, would like to see her do more Back Issues indy books!

[@jebw81]

Congrats on a full year, guys!

[@frankievelasco1738]

Finally Saga on Back Issues, No Sal to lead the conversation?

[@thetizic]

Finally got to read the first trade for this and was surprised to find out that Tiffany wasn't event summarizing lines, she's literally saying what the characters are speaking which I think is awesome and amazing for the story. Good job guys

[@sakaboto11]

Congrats on the year of back issues lovethe channel

[@Smeagolthevile]

Back watching this again after using it to introduce another person to saga.

[@Vinion51]

Congrats on 1 year! You guys are my favorite KZbin channel ever! You deserve to have more subscribers than pewdiepie!!!!!

[@shamsshah7518]

Congrats on one year! This was awesome lol. Get well soon Sal

[@lewisXxOo]

Id love to see Tiff continue this on her show with ben and ethan

[@lordmephisto3426]

Congratz on the subs and Thank you for best show on youtube! Great job Tiffany on Back issues! Love the long episode and the best part was seeing everyone on the couch at the end! Please can you do Amazing Spider-Man: The Master-Planner Saga run if you can...This was my comic cherry popper!

[@monfe5532]

To the 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000!

[@RafBatchelor]

I have been watching for some time now but have never commented. Well done the a whole year! I adore Saga, and have been lending it out to friends, so was really excited to see it be used in back issues! Tiffany did a great job at explaining it, especially if I had read it before and was still engaged. Keep up the great work guys! :)

[@cameronblackburn1810]

I have to say I was thrown off at first with Tiff jumping in for Sal but held her own and mixed well with Ben and Ethan. I'm also now very interested in Saga and plan on picking it up, congratulations on 1 year and much love!

[@JakeLionheart]

awesome episode!!!! I love that Tiffany talked about Brian K. Vaughan. He is my favorite writer. I loved his run on the Runaway's as well. Have you guys checked out his Mystique run or Pride of Baghdad?

[@Solverse_]

xD the start was complete gold!

[@woodeniron9999]

Adjective for this channel? Genuine.

[@ivansplvd6518]

OMG I had forgotten about that thing on the end Thank you guys

[@christiancorona8617]

cant wait for volume 2

[@tree_fingers]

wow I didnt realize how young this channel is. When you guys talk about "those days back when we were TV Little House", it was only like half a year ago haha

[@blueflame2324]

Ha! Ben just made a reference to FLCL! Thank you sir, my day has been made.

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

WHERE? Specifically, WHEN?

[@blueflame2324]

Just Some Guy with a Mustache kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKOvdKdof56Mbc0m13s It's when they're talking about the TV head people and he compares them to the robot in Fooly Cooly. A small reference, but I'm so happy about it.

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

Joshua Williams So what you're saying is, Ben has (at least) dabbled in anime?

[@benbaragona]

Just Some Guy with a Mustache indeed, I have dabbled in anime. Not as much as Tiffany (who is well versed in the subject) but I have some. First series I ever saw was Trigun, and I fell in love with this story of a man who would go to such lengths to help and protect others.

[@TheJasonian]

Congrats guys on your 1 year of Back Issues! :D

[@darrenwest5346]

Half-way into watching this video I realized you are the only people on youtube I'd actually enjoy meeting. Creepy nature of the phrasing aside...that's from the heart.

[@benbaragona]

Thank you, that's definitely a compliment!

[@aquadonkey.]

kept on talking about saga so i finally had to watch

[@felipeandresestay]

jupiter ascending tried an failed to be saga

[@GreenScalesProduction]

Congratulations on a full year of back issues and getting 9000!!! Subscribers. This was a terrific back issue hosted by the lovely Tiffany, which was a nice little change that made it all the more entertaining. I think i'm definitely gonna be picking up saga. I congratulate you guys once more on doing a wonderful, fun, hilarious, insightful and entertaining show like this. I hope you continue to bring lots of joy to all your fan as you have been doing so far :)

[@benbaragona]

Thank you so much! We definitely want to keep going, so stay tuned to the channel!

[@GreenScalesProduction]

Ben Baragona Will do Ben. You guys just keep being awesome!

[@ladytd23]

I love these comics awesome review/explanation im actually rereading now

[@rockishcoco5210]

Do a getting physical with Ethan episode on the sextillion

[@benbaragona]

The scope of that place alone is mind-boggling. In a way, it has to be infinitely large, because if you think of it, then they have it. And since the imagination is limitless...yeah, Ethan needs to do this.

[@JordanFromJersey]

Great job Zubes! One note: if I recall correctly, the language of the Moonies is the "real" Earth language of Esperanto.

[@JordanFromJersey]

Oh, and of course, congrats on hitting the one-year mark to all of TVLH!

[@benbaragona]

Wow, Esperanto? That's hilarious.

[@jonfrombuckland_3784]

Oh man! I need to get this comic book!

[@saulberg5247]

Thank you......................