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kirstensviews's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Starting in the wrong order here! Enjoyed this first spin off but I need to go back and read the earlier episodes for some background
geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'Everafter Vol. 1: The Pandora Protocol' by Lilah Sturges and Dave Justus brings together the first 6 issues of Everafter: From the Pages of Fables. It's best to have an understanding of who these characters are before diving into this volume.
It's a post-Fables world, but some of Fables find themselves still around and working for the Shadow Players, kind of a James Bond type spy agency led by a guy named Feathertop. While Bo Peep, Peter Piper and Hansel are trying to get to St. Louis to capture/stop a new threat, something horrific happens. Meanwhile, Connor Wolf, shapeshifter and uncontrollable braggart, is introduced to Feathertop as a new agent. Will Connor be a help or a hindrance or will Peter Piper end up killing him first?
It does lack something that the original creator, Bill Willingham, brought to the series, but it still holds up as a concept. The new weird threat they are after is darn creepy, even if she reminded me of a character from The Twilight Zone. The art is solid. I liked this book and I'd like to read more in this new series.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Vertigo, DC Entertainment, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
It's a post-Fables world, but some of Fables find themselves still around and working for the Shadow Players, kind of a James Bond type spy agency led by a guy named Feathertop. While Bo Peep, Peter Piper and Hansel are trying to get to St. Louis to capture/stop a new threat, something horrific happens. Meanwhile, Connor Wolf, shapeshifter and uncontrollable braggart, is introduced to Feathertop as a new agent. Will Connor be a help or a hindrance or will Peter Piper end up killing him first?
It does lack something that the original creator, Bill Willingham, brought to the series, but it still holds up as a concept. The new weird threat they are after is darn creepy, even if she reminded me of a character from The Twilight Zone. The art is solid. I liked this book and I'd like to read more in this new series.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Vertigo, DC Entertainment, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
samrossvolante's review against another edition
4.0
This is one of my favourite spinoff Fables volumes. Love the action, love the characters (especially a certain Wolf - the nod to his queerness at the end of Disillusioned was especially appreciated). I think the ‘Everafter’ is such a sick concept.
gentlemanbeggar's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
becandbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVE LOVE LOVED this book. The story, the characters, the illustrations. Amazing.
I would say I am pretty fussy when it comes to fairy tale adaptions. If you are remaking a classic that everyone knows, loves, and recognizes, I kinda expect it to be amazing and mindblowing and give my characters a spotlight I love and didn't think was possible. Everafter did just that. They took some classic and already loved characters; Bo Peep, Peter Piper, and Hansel; and put them in a apocalyptic world where they are badass fighting heroes.
The illustrations are perfect, the colours and the style are just so fitting to the story and the characters. And the plot will blow you away - this is a series where I will fall in love with the classic characters all over again and want to know how their lives and the new world they live in carries out.
I would say I am pretty fussy when it comes to fairy tale adaptions. If you are remaking a classic that everyone knows, loves, and recognizes, I kinda expect it to be amazing and mindblowing and give my characters a spotlight I love and didn't think was possible. Everafter did just that. They took some classic and already loved characters; Bo Peep, Peter Piper, and Hansel; and put them in a apocalyptic world where they are badass fighting heroes.
The illustrations are perfect, the colours and the style are just so fitting to the story and the characters. And the plot will blow you away - this is a series where I will fall in love with the classic characters all over again and want to know how their lives and the new world they live in carries out.
sonaderon's review against another edition
5.0
This didn't feel like a Fables comic to me.
I still liked it.
Just sort of didn't feel like it fits with the rest of the series.
Still want more though.
I still liked it.
Just sort of didn't feel like it fits with the rest of the series.
Still want more though.
ashleynichole's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
misssusan's review against another edition
2.0
i thought the fact that this wasn't by bill willingham might make it a bit better but alas, lilah sturges is no improvement
2 stars
2 stars
midwichtriffid's review against another edition
3.0
It was nice to hop back into one of my favourite worlds, but was moderately disappointed that none of my favourite characters made more then a passing token appearance. Despite this being the kick off to a new series it would be almost impossible for someone not particularly familiar with original to have any idea what's going on. Heck, I needed to brush up on a few things when I was left scratching my head a few pages in.
While I enjoyed seeing one of the cubs feature prominently in the story arc I find it strange that one of the most notably passive cubs is written as a cocky Casanova.
I'm interested in where the Fables world will go and am excited to see what sort of Mundy Fables we will be introduced to. I feel like there is a lot of modern material available to explore, as well as the less famous folklore and myths.
Like I said, Fables is one of my absolute favourites, the world building is phenomenal, and for that reason I will keep on top of all of their new releases, I just might wait a few volumes before I start investing in the trade paperbacks.
While I enjoyed seeing one of the cubs feature prominently in the story arc I find it strange that one of the most notably passive cubs is written as a cocky Casanova.
I'm interested in where the Fables world will go and am excited to see what sort of Mundy Fables we will be introduced to. I feel like there is a lot of modern material available to explore, as well as the less famous folklore and myths.
Like I said, Fables is one of my absolute favourites, the world building is phenomenal, and for that reason I will keep on top of all of their new releases, I just might wait a few volumes before I start investing in the trade paperbacks.