This was my favorite of the Fables arcs that I've read. It's also the longest one.
At this point I'd already shed a lot of tears over dear Ambrose (moThis was my favorite of the Fables arcs that I've read. It's also the longest one.
At this point I'd already shed a lot of tears over dear Ambrose (mostly called Flycatcher, the Frog Prince) and his tragic backstory. The comics have lingered on him here and there, and always for the most heartbreaking stories. Here we finally get to see him come into his own, grow up, and accept what Fate has decried for him.
This is the most fairy tale story that Fables has delivered just yet. It's inspiring and beautiful, though some might call it a bit saccharine. It's great to see old faces again, and it's good to see Ambrose really come into his own.
The Adversary invaded the land of the Arabian Fables, causing many to flee to the Mundane Baghdad to escape his clutches. MowglThings are heating up.
The Adversary invaded the land of the Arabian Fables, causing many to flee to the Mundane Baghdad to escape his clutches. Mowgli, with much effort, arranged a meeting between Prince Charming and Sinbad - the emissary for the Arabian Fables. The language barrier proves difficult, but also the least of their issues. It turns out there is a djinn among the manifold belongings of the Arabian Fables, and that djinn poses a greater threat to the Mundane World than even, perhaps, the Adversary would.
This was a fun, exciting arc. I grew up with 1001 Arabian Nights in a few different incarnations, so it was entertaining to see a bit of that flavor enter the text. The Baghdad of the Homelands is gorgeous and well-worth lingering upon, and I liked the way that the djinn was handled by the text. I've also really enjoyed seeing Beast grow into his new responsibilities (and Charming, in some ways, fail to.)
At long last the Adversary's identity is finally revealed! Many have guessed it at this point, but it is still a satisfying unmasking. The real charm At long last the Adversary's identity is finally revealed! Many have guessed it at this point, but it is still a satisfying unmasking. The real charm of this volume is found in following Boy Blue in his adventure through the Homelands to get to the Adversary. Blue's adventure is riveting and full of interesting twists and turns.
The B-story to all of this is what exactly ole Jack of the Tales has been up to. Surprise: it's no good. This volume explains just how he comes to be exiled and, well, it's as amusing as you'd probably think it is. I like Jack, though.
I'm sure there's plenty more to come after this small diversion......more
I didn't know this little mini-series existed until now.
This is a decent, Batgirl-centric, mini-series within the Nightwing ongoing. Gotham has been tI didn't know this little mini-series existed until now.
This is a decent, Batgirl-centric, mini-series within the Nightwing ongoing. Gotham has been taken over by some dude named Simon Saint and turned into a police state. This is the Scarecrow's doing, so fear gas is rampant. Someone's hacked Oracle and taken over all of her systems. Seer, the one who hacked Oracle, uses her control to summon Nightwing into a trap!
What follows is a fast-paced adventure that does a lot to explain why Babs and Dick are now so much closer in vol. 2 of the Nightwing ongoing.
This was a fun 3-issue interlude. I like seeing Tim, Cass and Steph. I loved the Dick and Babs moments. It's nice to see this sort of a slow-burn grow....more
I've been reading a bit more Batfamily stuff, so less of the references are lost on me. I was more into DC/VertiThis continues to be a fantastic read.
I've been reading a bit more Batfamily stuff, so less of the references are lost on me. I was more into DC/Vertigo growing up than Marvel, so the knowledge is slowly returning as I keep delving into all of this.
The artwork is stunning - the first issue is essentially the comic book equivalent of a tracking shot. It's exciting, and draws the eye easily across the page. After that the plot picks up in earnest. We're reunited with members of the Titans as the issue goes on, and as Dick Grayson lands himself in far more trouble than Nightwing ever did. Or so it feels.
Dick is an intensely likable protagonist. The action is great. The writing is tight. These books are a joy to read, while still remaining suspenseful. I really can't wait to see where it goes next....more
You were raised by Bruce, and stuck in his shadow. You spend your life trying to impress him and be worthy of him.What must it feel like to be Robin?
You were raised by Bruce, and stuck in his shadow. You spend your life trying to impress him and be worthy of him. You eventually come close to even surpassing him - but you don’t know that. You’re just Robin. Boy Wonder. Maybe you aren’t even Robin yet, but just that kid that Bruce adopted trying to be worthy of being called a partner - because you want to be a partner, not just some sidekick.
It’s at this point in Dick Grayson’s life that Lemire picks up the story. ROBIN & BATMAN is a very intimate look at the life of young Robin, and it does a fine job of examining just what makes him tick. I find Dick to be a much more compelling character than Bruce - Bruce is archetypal, utterly wonderful, but Dick is more human and accessible. He’s the light to Bruce’s shadow.
This is just three short issues, but they pack a lot of punch. Alfred, as always, is the voice of wisdom Bruce so badly needs in his life. Killer Croc is a tragic villain, but still monstrous enough to send a chill down a reader’s spine. Roy Harper is, well, Roy. I got a good laugh out of him being there.
Great mini-series, and one I’m glad I came across at my trip to the library....more
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