Fables

Title: Fables
Author: Bill Willingham
Review: What happens to fairy tale characters after their happily ever after endings? Well, Fables answers that question in a way no one would expect. This addictive comic book series takes beloved fairy-tale characters and places them in the modern world. The “fables,” having being forced out of their homelands by a mysterious force known as “the Adversary,” now reside in an underground community in New York City known as Fabletown.

Fables is simply brilliant in every way, from the stunning cover art by James Jean to the intricate, fascinating story arcs helmed by creator Bill Willingham. Originally focusing on Snow White and “Bigby” the Big Bad Wolf as the story began, the fables universe has expanded to include almost every memorable fairytale character possible including Cinderella, Pinocchio, Rose Red, Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks, Prince Charming and many others. Willingham's narrative lampoons fairy tale conventions while at the same time embracing the magic and enchantment of these beloved characters for the premise and drive of the entire series. The euphoria and wonderment I feel reading this series can only be compared to the same wide eyed excitement I felt reading the original Grimm fairy tales as child. Fables is fantastic in every way.

Staff Reviewer: Rebecca Taylor, Librarian - State Library of Tasmania

You can find the Fables graphic novel series on the State Library of Tasmania catalogue here.