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SAUCER COUNTRY #2

Arcadia Alvarado is the Governor of New Mexico, she’s running for President, and she just released a bombshell: She was abducted by aliens. As her campaign tries to deal with this startling new information, they must seek help from a disgraced Harvard UFO-ologist who might not be completely sane. The West Wing meets The X-Files in an adventure through the strange and fascinating world of UFO mythology.

Story by Paul Cornell
Art by Ryan Kelly
Cover by Ryan Kelly

Price: $2.99
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  1. Avatar photo skydog says:
    April 9, 2012 at 5:26 pm

    Quite the striking cover, Ryan. Bravo!

  2. Avatar photo stasisbal says:
    April 9, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    Had to get #1 on a re-order so I just read it last week. I enjoyed it more than I expected. It’s intriguing. The tone and aliens-to-politics balance feels on the money so far. Vertigo is 3 for 4 with me out of last month’s new series.

    • Avatar photo USPUNX says:
      April 9, 2012 at 5:48 pm

      This is the only new Vertigo I checked out. Which of the others did you like?

    • Avatar photo stasisbal says:
      April 9, 2012 at 6:17 pm

      The New Deadwardians and Fairest. I’d recommend trying New Deadwardians if you like Saucer Country. They’re both fun and unique mash up ideas. Fairest is the Fables spin off and since I’m still enjoying Fables (I know some around here got bored with it) it was easy to get into.

      The Voodoo Child book I did not care for at all but it didn’t sound interesting to me in the first place so I’m not sure why I even bought it.

    • Avatar photo USPUNX says:
      April 9, 2012 at 6:28 pm

      Actually I’m reading Fairest too, forget that was one of the new four. Loving that book and Fables. Thanks for the reco, think I’ll check out New Deadwardians.

    • Avatar photo Baykid says:
      April 9, 2012 at 9:47 pm

      I liked these same 3/4, especially new deadwardians.

    • Avatar photo TheAdventurer says:
      April 10, 2012 at 12:46 am

      With you on the 3/4 split. I didn’t get Voodoo Child because I didn’t care for the preview story in The Unexpected one-shot.

  3. Avatar photo USPUNX says:
    April 9, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    Loved the first issue of this. Settling in for what will hopefully be another long running Vertigo title.

  4. Avatar photo Skypants says:
    April 9, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    Issue 1 was a pleasant surprise for me, & I’m really excited to see where this book goes.

  5. Avatar photo TurdSandwich says:
    April 9, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    I thought the first issue was good, not great, but I am definitely interested enough to see where it goes. I enjoyed the art in particular, very moody and expressive. Cornell did do a good job of introducing the cast, and leaving the reader wanting more.

  6. Avatar photo TheNextChampion says:
    April 9, 2012 at 11:34 pm

    I really liked the first issue even though it didn’t quite top Manhattan Projects as my favorite #1 of the year. But I’m a sucker for alien stories and Cornell/Kelly are the right men for the job on this.

    • Avatar photo colossusofrhodeisland says:
      April 10, 2012 at 10:35 pm

      This and Manhattan Projects are the two new books that I’m most excited about right now as well, it’s nice to see I’m not the only one. Hopefully Saucer Country can scratch the Sci-Fi/Political story itch like Ex Machina did early on.

  7. pmallory says:
    April 10, 2012 at 9:21 am

    I’ve enjoyed all the new Vertigo books, even Voodoo Child. Fairest #2 was actually my pick of the week last week.

  8. Avatar photo Firevine says:
    April 11, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    Finally got around to reading #1 last night, and realized that Cornell’s comics just don’t do it for me. I might give it another chance, but this is really going to be a last minute decision tonight.

  9. Avatar photo Funcrusher says:
    April 11, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    Seems to me that this would be better in trade, but I loved the first issue and I couldn’t resist this at the shop.

  10. Avatar photo DikBallistik says:
    April 11, 2012 at 6:45 pm

    Really enjoying this book. I was going to trade wait but I just love me some political intrigue and aliens both too much to wait those few months. Plus that cover is awesome

  11. Avatar photo Funcrusher says:
    April 11, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    This was a great comic!

  12. Avatar photo JesseG says:
    April 12, 2012 at 10:30 am

    Much better than #1. Last issue’s cliff hanger felt really cheesy to me. I think if #1 would’ve been double-sized, I wouldn’t have thought twice about whether or not this was going to a winner. Just had a really awkward ending spot last issue.

    I also tried all 4 new vertigo titles and enjoyed all of them except Voodoo Child. Grant it I’m a little biased, ever since I came back to comics as an adult Vertigo has been my favorite imprint hands down, and I’ve been slightly obsessing over the rumors of it’s demise.

  13. Avatar photo Agent Graves says:
    April 12, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    Excellent issue. 5/5.

  14. Avatar photo walterwhite says:
    April 14, 2012 at 3:41 am

    Love this book 5/5

  15. Avatar photo AquaPimp82 says:
    April 14, 2012 at 9:38 am

    Great story. Compelling and rich.

  16. Avatar photo MegaPhilip says:
    April 14, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    I liked this very much 5/5. I liked #1 okay but it felt awkward and short, glad it’s finding its legs quickly. Absolutely gorgeous and haunting art, btw. I hope people buy this and Vertigo backs it for a good long run.

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