Why the Saga Comic Series Will Never Be Adapted as a TV Show or Movie

[@emilyrodriguez706]

kind of disappointed that saga will never be mainstream. it's unbelievable how underrated this comic is. so beautiful and smart and comic that completely captivated me. if you haven't read it yet, then you are missing out on a lot.

[@CorbCorbin]

sean bowman Say what? Even before the horrible show aired, I would've asked,"what are you thinking?" Inhumans? The comic book that's a race with X-Men like abilities and a royal family team at the core? The mad brother that is their biggest villain? They've never had a successful comic run in their own in the history of the characters. How is it like Saga? Romeo and Juliet it is not. *Sorry, maybe Tristan and Isolde it is not, the Inhumans that is. And I was really bummed at the money that was wasted on that show. Money like that should've went to make something like Saga.

[@amuail]

read issue 1, found it pretty boring tbh

[@mikeyduncan3268]

so happy it's back loving it

[@GODSAVEPUNKROCK]

Mine is arriving on sep 21st :D

[@joycewible8816]

Saga is my favorite comic. My husband and I plan on naming our daughter "Hazel".

[@josephlous632]

I wonder how many there will be

[@tesso.6193]

well hazel is not a bad name

[@friendswithweed6721]

You need to read more comics.

[@randyrogers1853]

Saga is good but if that's the best comic you've ever read, you need to read more comics.

[@CorbCorbin]

Rockguitarhero462 Just pretend it's the old tv show character or a biblical character you numbnut.

[@michaelkoech3365]

SAGA THE ANIMATED SERIES.

[@TheJ1s]

Agreed.

[@duke1252]

As much as I agree with you, I can't see it happening. The only way, I mean the ONLY WAY, that would happen is if Netflix animates it in partnership with one or two other prolific animation studios.

[@TheJ1s]

It don't always has to be Netflix, Adult Swim can do it, Hulu is trying to step up their game in streaming, and Amazon if they were smart.

[@duke1252]

Well I'll trust Adult Swim when they handle Samurai Jack. As for Hulu, don't really care what they do, and Amazon is amazon.

[@fightingblindly]

I’d love to see the guys that did the Avatar cartoon do this.

[@benjaamin8]

Just started reading Saga, already ordered volumes 1 - 5

[@SlyBoogie]

d3ug You won't regret it.

[@jmo5755]

Get compendium 1

[@siddhant717]

@@jmo5755 agreed. I couldn't stop reading it once I got my hands on it lol

[@srank9231]

I like the Creator thoughts on adaptation. Not everything has to have a show or movie. Just because your favorite story doesn't get the exposure that you want doesn't change how much you love it.

[@evansalexandre]

I'm fine with that... until I saw mentions of an animated series. Sold.

[@DeeRhoe]

Honestly, do we really need this comic adapted? I feel like there are plenty of comics that shouldn't be adapted to TV or film. Some things only work in a certain medium.

[@LastExileGames]

I'd like it adapted...so my Number 1 first print can sky rocket in value.

[@0n1baka]

Dylan Fagan Personally I think that's b.s. anything can be adapted, you just need the right people on the job to make it happen.

[@benjaamin8]

Only comic that might be true about is the Sandman

[@dankestmemes9843]

d3ug Also, Crossed

[@DeeRhoe]

You know what? After seeing Doctor Strange in the five months after I made this comment, I'll just say go for it. Make it a movie.

[@b1rdBniCE]

Sooooo animated series...

[@edco2012]

To be honest Brian Vaughan and Fiona Staples might be low key down to do a movie or show adaptation in the future. Brian says no now, but I feel like they want to focus on completing the story and conclude it all together before moving the franchise forward to a much larger audience. I dont mind that there arent any adaptations atm, because preproduction is a hell of a procress and the authors have to meet with scripwriters constantly; sacrificing their own time from finishing the actual comic story. Thats what happened to George RR Martin.

[@mantis7331]

No one talks about this comic enough

[@spiderjerusalem4009]

let it stay that way, the cultural war is just getting worse

[@Tomicida.]

If Gintama can be adapted then anything can be adapted

[@jbgreviews855]

Such a good series. Glad it's never going to be changed.

[@josephlous632]

I know right. It's so perfect, just don't touch it

[@jackson39969]

This series is amazing.... I wish this was adapted

[@lamisharochelle]

It is an amazing comic series. Too bad it will not be adapted as a TV series or movie.

[@spiderjerusalem4009]

as it should remain that way. Look how Y:The Last Man has become

[@Henbot]

Can work as an animation

[@MobBossBobRoss]

Anything can get adapted. Reading it, for sure it could be an awesome television series. Animated for sure. Live-action... feasible still.

[@themancalledsting7420]

Maybe it can be adapted as a video game?........(Shrugs)

[@guusarons3321]

The Man Called Sting would be cool, but he doesn't want to

[@mrkgman]

The Man Called Sting I always thought a telltale game, set within the universe with new characters and story could work, a la Tales from the borderlands

[@herohunterdabi3503]

Maybe it can be done by Telltale Games? 🤔

[@yazoo55]

I think BKV said he would be down for a video game.

[@qwellen7521]

I would love the witcher 3 devs to make a freelancer based game in the SAGA universe. Telltale wouldn't be a bad choice ether

[@Winchent]

"And that is why The Lord of the Rings can never be filmed!" - Comic Book Guy, The Simpsons

[@thecomicdirector8417]

Make it like invincible, adult animation

[@Palermo1999]

Saga is too good not to be adapted and as for the budget they adapted Game or Thrones and Amazon is trying to make a Lord of the Rings TV series.

[@albertmassaquoi1539]

anime series

[@Alskdoenfkemfnek]

I just finished Y: The Last Man and read Paper Girls a while ago, I can’t wait to read this

[@MXL.KS77]

It is best for comics to have their cartoons exactly like manga and anime, and writers must be strict in writing their story as a cartoon.

[@lizethanayagarcia4167]

Saga is just amazing

[@Guyverman01]

They said many things were unfilmable and yet they got filmed.

[@jacobhillenberg7523]

Video Game Adaptation, The graphics would look off the chain

[@EverythingInTheFrame]

It would work as an animated series on Netflix or Amazon probably

[@01animeking]

i think lazarus would make an awesome tv show

[@michaelkoech3365]

01animeking I think they are already in talks to make one.

[@01animeking]

nice to hear

[@LastExileGames]

There are recent statements from Vaughn that say he is more open to a film or TV series. So it is possible.

[@danielg.5070]

That Journey screenshot at the bg ❤️

[@vanilla-vortexakavanvorott8795]

I just read issue number 1 and immediately bought issue number 2

[@adamjames7071]

Saga is like star wars on lsd

[@jazzpapperton]

NEVER adapt Saga!

[@WickedIsPopular]

Saga and Monsteress are the only comics I read.

[@michaelkoech3365]

WickedIsPopular You should read Lazarus.

[@WickedIsPopular]

Ill look it up, thanks for the suggestion. ^_^

[@WickedIsPopular]

Lazarus is pretty good, I picked up a few volumes.

[@RuneKing324]

he never said never... on the back cover of volume 1 he is quoted as saying they are open to it, but it is not a priority. I see the series ending before literally any adaptation will be made. some fact checking is a good thing...

[@geekprotagonist1139]

I thought it could be an animated movie. But good for him. I agree stop complaining & make something better.

[@eon001]

could make for an awesome animation though.

[@danielg.w5733]

why couldn't they just animate it?

[@papi-sauce]

sadly none of BKV's comic series have had success on tv..... and a Saga TV or movie series will cost an arm and leg for the studios to make, so high doubt they will make it even if BKV changes his mind down the line.

[@TheRookie121]

It better not!

[@jc2367]

They said the same of GOT. Give it 10 years and i bet HBO will give it a show.

[@inspectionnegross8695]

These hosts could do a segment called 'Why don't chicks like me?"

[@dmtproduktionen5500]

Why do you care?

[@ROTHOBONE]

*I'm still mad at The Will..*

[@jakeentwistle4926]

This comic will go down as the best Comic of all time, eventually supplanting Watchmen in terms of popularity by a wide margin. And it will all be because an eventual mediocre TV show will come out, drawing fans to the comic to spoil it for themselves at the end of each season. (I really hope they go with animation)

[@herohunterdabi3503]

It has the potential! 😭

[@micahconn8539]

Mark Strong for the Will

[@wardenD11]

Them make it a small anime me and my boyfriend look just like those characters

[@erinf4929]

I would pee my pants if it got turned into a movie

[@magnakid]

So happy I bought a issue 1 first print. I love this series and I think it would cost way more in 3 or 4 years when it becomes more popular

[@Jordnari]

Because it's perfect as is.

[@travistolin5031]

Never say never

[@CrissCHG]

But we dont want to.....

[@keithhinder7042]

i love that comic book siries

[@serenityq26]

its happening

[@JoJoOnYouTube]

After the hype of invincible, hopefully Saga is adapted into an animated series.

[@XekTOr89]

i dont think anyone wants to make it in a show/movie though. sure its cool, but its nothing we haven't seen before.

[@weekendwerewolf7157]

Man, I just got 2 copies of issue 1 back from cgc graded at 9.8 and still have 1 raw copy. It would be my luck to find out they are making some kind of show right after flipping one of them as the news would surely drive the price up on them.

[@darthsyfo2512]

Like one man say you are what you are

[@masteryoda7436]

I like Saga

[@anastasiodeleon727]

world building.

[@LionHeartJay]

That would never happen

[@ProoGameR43]

Netflix's animated/live action series.........

[@ianlorayes2787]

GOAT!

[@mikeyv7076]

I still dont have any intrest in Saga glad i put a BKV signed #1 up on ebay never even cracked it open to read

[@cognitivedissonance8406]

Mikey Likes It Your loss

[@ChrisCrazyHouse]

So called "fans" would not support the movie anyway

[@CorbCorbin]

I sure as hell would've rather a Saga show have gotten the money that Star Trek Discovery did. With shows like Legion and American Gods this past year, the right creative team and show runner could make this the best adaptation ever. Netflix, HBO even Showtime, basically a company that isn't afraid of the sexuality this book brings. The way the books are written would work very well episodically imo. But I don't want a dumbed down, or half the best characters cut out motion picture, that wouldn't do this amazing book justice. Just as Watchmen and Y are often considered in the top 100 works of modern literature, Saga should be as well.

[@unholyrevenger72]

Zach Snyder Accepts your challenge

[@ShackledBeast]

unholyrevenger72 No, no no. No. Noooo. No no no no no. N O. No nonononononononono. No.

[@Fitzy_Fitz]

unholyrevenger72 Zach Snyder as Hazel

[@insanitysplayground547]

sandman is great but I don't think saga is that good.

[@Et111thompson]

Saga is unadaptable.

[@aliking_0042]

خامس تعليق

[@bloodhoof1000]

Anime

[@ashleyhinds3837]

I love Saga ❤

[@meduaiwel]

5th

[@bigsoap186]

11th

[@NSXPCConnection]

4th

[@shefelliswear4594]

27th to like

[@PizzaFaceXL]

first

[@Gaia_Gaistar]

Saga lost me at biting the umbilical cord.

[@victormartinez6679]

first :'v

[@anab0lic]

manga > comics

[@imsotiredofthis]

anab0lic manga is a form of comic books...

[@mcp7158]

@@imsotiredofthis manga is a japanese term for comics