Fiona Staples illustrates a bright, colorful issue largely devoid of any big moments. She delivers little moments, clear expressions and beautifully crafted figures. Im noticing more and more how uninteresting her backgrounds are when compared to the people in them. Its barely noticeable, but when someone points it out you cant overlook it anymore. Read Full Review

Issue after issue, Saga continues to be one of the most engaging and heartfelt stories to grace the shelves. Although clearly on a mission to break our hearts, I feel as though we are in safe hands with Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples, and I look forward to seeing where this arc takes us. Read Full Review

I've long maintained what made the previous installments of Saga so enjoyable were the side characters than the actual heroes, but now those side characters moved decidedly to the center. Overall, it seems to represent maturation for Saga; it's a deliberate move passed the more personally focused issues of the past to broader concerns. Not to say the series was bad before, Saga remains strong, if not, stronger and more interesting. Read Full Review

With re-introductions out of the way last issue, Saga settles in to tell the next chapter, and I like the sound of that. There's a lot going on in the story these days, with at least three completely separate groups of main characters, each with their own separate storyline. I'm sure there will be an issue or two that focuses on just one at a time, but Saga #26 tackles them all, adding more depth and intrigue to each one in the process. Read Full Review

Overall, Vaughan’s incredible character work mostly makes up for the sluggish plot in Saga #26. Saga has lost of bit of momentum, but it’s the still the fantastically unique book we adore. Read Full Review

Saga continues to be one of the best titles on store shelves. Between the superb writing of Brian K. Vaughan and the wonderful art by Fiona Staples, fans are treated to one of the most original and imaginative stories in the past ten years. This is a team that truly loves what they are doing and it shows every issue. Read Full Review

Though light on plot, Saga #26 still has enough bang for your buck in the character department, Staples and Vaughn fleshing out their characters even as they tear them down. Each story line appears swelled to burst at this point, so here's hoping something pops soon. Read Full Review

"Saga" #26 is slower piece of an excellent series, and I can't wait to see this work pay off in future issues. Read Full Review

This issue does a good job thickening the plot and it's obvious Vaughn is building towards three distinct storylines that will come to a head eventually, but the issue on its own doesn't serve up enough shock and awe. Read Full Review

Yet another success for the best couple in today's comics, Staples and Vaughan. The story is addicting and very well staged, although something more compelling should happen on Marko's team side. His addiction is a nice turn, but already seen with Alana. The Rebellion is intriguing and shows its strength with the snake-man, while Gwendolyn's search for a cure is funny and I can't wait to see the "unkind" salamander.

Starting to wander a bit. Still good.

Dang, that issue just flew by. People reading this in trade have an advantage in the reading experience to us single issuers. There's certainly enough to carry the story forward here, it's just that it's one of those mid-arc stories so it's not as good as other issues, but there's a couple very important developments here nonetheless.

The feeling I had when issue 25 arrived carries over into this issue and I hope I am wrong but it feels like this series is starting to lose it's luster. During the second storyline, while the same formula carried from issue to issue...moving plot, angst, funny line, shocking action scene, sex, cliffhanger, the time off between 24 and 25 really deflated the series for me and issue 26 seemed to really take the storyline nowhere.
The art is still good, but this has been the "sketchiest" issue since the run began.
Otherwise, solid issue, but the sheen has started to wear. I wonder if all the hype and love from the first couple of years have dulled the creative and they are getting just a little to heady and "big time".