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3.5 AVERAGE
3.5 AVERAGE
Absurd. Amazing. Hooked to see what happens next with the ex Fabletown and Finch Street...
This was a different little interlude. New characters. Funny parts.
How did we get to #10 so fast??
** Second time around, after reading all the lead-up Jack of the Tales, and now I got it!
P.S. Note to self: follow the reading guide so you know what the heck is going on with the crossovers, interludes, and main stories. What did we ever do without the internet? Loving this SO much
How did we get to #10 so fast??
** Second time around, after reading all the lead-up Jack of the Tales, and now I got it!
P.S. Note to self: follow the reading guide so you know what the heck is going on with the crossovers, interludes, and main stories. What did we ever do without the internet? Loving this SO much
I really liked wolves of the heartland, but did not enjoy the crossover as much, it just went too long for my taste and the jokes started to feel stale.
So I did end up taking a long break after book 9…
I struggled to get into this one after the impactful events of the previous arc. The story was good enough. It had an odd/absurd quality that kind of irked me though. It also struggled with a lot of the angsty abrasive nature that is the only problem I have with this comic series.
I struggled to get into this one after the impactful events of the previous arc. The story was good enough. It had an odd/absurd quality that kind of irked me though. It also struggled with a lot of the angsty abrasive nature that is the only problem I have with this comic series.
I loved this tongue in cheek, fourth wall, meta crossover that shows how a crossover should be handled. One singular vision and you get some great writing. Willingham and Sturges poke fun at themselves, the genre (s), and more at the same time advancing two stories. Jack is the central figure, just as he likes, and its pretty spectacular. His return to The Farm is everything I'd hoped it would be. The Literals are interesting but how they deal with the Fables is moreso. The epic battle involving the ultra-powerful antagonist is spectacular. This world is what makes comics special. The art is spot on and a joy. Overall, if you like Fables this is another epic war.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
"The Great Fables Crossover" hat mir wirklich gut gefallen (*****), leider ist das ebenfalls enthaltene "Werewolves of the Heartland" eine relativ langweilige Abfolge von WWII-Bigby-Wolf-Erinnerungen (mit Nazis) mit Jetztzeit-Bezug zu einer relativ langweiligen Werwolf-Storie (mit Kleinstadt-Werwölfen, wer hätte das gedacht) in einer Kleinstadt voller Werwölfe. Bigby allein ist nicht so mein Fall. Darum sind die 3 Sterne ein Mittelwert.
Single-handedly killed my love and interest for this series.
The introduction to this Deluxe Edition cautions the reader to approach "The Great Fables Crossover" with an open mind, as it is not like a traditional Fables story. While the crossover features many of the beloved characters, the story it tells mostly stands apart from the ongoing mythology. Instead, it sends Snow White and Bigby on a quest to stop the fables from being written out of existence. The result is an esoteric tale that finds fables pairing with literals, aka literary devices, to fight literary genres.
Say what? This was my general feeling while reading this installment, as I often found myself wondering if the allusions were simply over my head or if they would have made more sense were I familiar with the Jack of Fables series as well.
In comparison, the second batch of volumes, telling a side story of Bigby's discovery of a town of werewolves that Bluebeard had been funding, are more in line with the Fables universe. While these volumes don't directly affect the ongoing storylines, they do offer insight into Bigby's pre-Fables years and hint at potential storylines to come.
Not a bad Deluxe Edition, but not my favorite collection either.
Say what? This was my general feeling while reading this installment, as I often found myself wondering if the allusions were simply over my head or if they would have made more sense were I familiar with the Jack of Fables series as well.
In comparison, the second batch of volumes, telling a side story of Bigby's discovery of a town of werewolves that Bluebeard had been funding, are more in line with the Fables universe. While these volumes don't directly affect the ongoing storylines, they do offer insight into Bigby's pre-Fables years and hint at potential storylines to come.
Not a bad Deluxe Edition, but not my favorite collection either.
I'm usually not that fond of crossover events. They always try to be witty and make a caricature of their own characters. Probably to try and showcase their respective series. There are some decent ones, but I've never been blown away by any.
But this one is beyond terrible. A lot of references (I guess) to events from the Jack of Fables series. So if you haven't read that, all you have is confusing drivel that doesn't even get the Fables tone right. I feared I'd have to struggle my way through just to make sure I would not miss anything to continue the main series. That is until I read. I'm up to anything used as a plot device, but it has to serve a purpose.
So didn't finish. I've had more fun at the dentist. Certainly won't be reading the Jack of Fables spin-off series. Only keeping this book as it would otherwise leave a hole in the Fables series on my bookshelf.
But this one is beyond terrible. A lot of references (I guess) to events from the Jack of Fables series. So if you haven't read that, all you have is confusing drivel that doesn't even get the Fables tone right. I feared I'd have to struggle my way through just to make sure I would not miss anything to continue the main series. That is until I read
Spoiler
the rape scene between Jack and Rose Red used for "comic relief"So didn't finish. I've had more fun at the dentist. Certainly won't be reading the Jack of Fables spin-off series. Only keeping this book as it would otherwise leave a hole in the Fables series on my bookshelf.