In modern comic publishing, it's common (and expected) for individual comic book issues to be collected into compilations of trade paperbacks and/or hardcovers, as well as other special compilations. Unlike the individual source issues, the collected editions typically stay in print for long periods and are less 'collectible.' If individual issues are out of reach or are not of interest to you or if you just need reading copies, the following collected editions of Saga comic books are the most recent in-print editions and are the perfect alternative to get started right away with Saga. The following compilations are presented in a chronologically-based suggested reading order with softcover editions before any hardcover editions (unless the only in-print editions are hardcover--these are integrated into the softcover list).

The first appearance of a character in comic book form is often the most valuable issue featuring that character. It's a nice place to get started in Saga, if it's within your budget.

• SAGA [2012] #1  (1st appearance of Saga)

Series beginnings are always great places to get started in comic books. Here is the Main Publication History for Saga comic books. As with most creator-owned, Image series, the story is contained in a single ongoing series and subsequently collected into trade paperbacks.

• SAGA [2012] #1-   

A key issue can be an acceptable place to get started with Saga, but they are more of a collector's checklist, as they can carry high price tags.

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• SAGA [2012] #1   (1st appearance of Saga)