Fables Vol. 8: Wolves

Just got this a few days ago and plowed right into the story. I love it. I have to admit that I was so initially put off by the idea of the fables characters that I didn't buy this series right away. Now, I'm buying all books in the series and wouldn't consider otherwise. This story reunites Bigby Wolf and Snow White. You figure out the rest. Great read! It even has some of the story boarding that was done for the comic at the back. And although I've seen this in other graphic novels, I really found this to be amusing and a great extension of the book. And of course, don't start here silly people. Start from the beginning or this won't make much sense.

Well, herein we finally find out. We've been hanging in there, pining away for more stories about the fates of the central characters in this ensemble cast, whom we met at the very beginning of the first story in the series. Ever since _The Mean Seasons_, when Bigby went away because the only person whose smell he likes (Remember he's a wolf: The Wolf!) couldn't decide to throw her lot in with him. Understandably, I suppose, because she was a practical girl and, let's face it, their history together had its ups and downs. She also had so cubs to take care of, and there were political issues with having Bigby around. So we waited and waited (well, _I_ did!) and followed Boy Blue into the Homelands to reveal the Adversary, and the fates of an assortment of others dealing with folks from other cultures--all the while chuckling at Willingham's built-in jokes, very often of the political kind, and usually with a strong libertarian slant. In _Wolves_ too, there a lot of implied politics and social commentary, but it all fades into insignificance before the central issues: where's Bigby, what's he been doing, and how is this thing with Snow going to play out? _Is_ it going to play out? Whatever happened to the aberrant 'Zephyr' cub of Bigby and Snow's; the one that kills living creatures because it likes their breath? As a bonus there's also another story, involving that sexy spy, Cinderella; who is like a female James Bond, and so much nicer than that psycho Goldilocks (whom we're sure to meet again one day, even though she had an axe buried in her head last time we saw her plunge into a river). As usual, the action is rough and tough, with few punches pulled; though in general the tone of the stories is gentler than those compiled into the previous two books. As fairytales for adults go, there is nothing better, and I'm of a mind, now that the story has gone the way it goes, to start the whole series all over again. It's great bedtime literature, and if, like me, you grew up with fairy tales, it's a homecoming of sorts. Thing is, in real life you can never go back--and often you really don't want to either--but FABLES on the whole takes me back to something familiar at the same time as it is firmly facing into the future. On a purely professional basis and since I write novels and scripts myself, it was instructional to have the entire script to one of the 'episodes' collected into this volume added at the end. Been meaning to tackle this kind of medium myself, and for those similarly inclined there are valuable pointers for method and style.

Bill Willingham is hard to beat as a comic book writer. His use of characters to drive his plots is unbeatable. I actually want to know the people in these stories. Bigby Wolf has made it into the pantheon of classic comic book characters for me, and the rest of the cast is also very strong. Willingham doesn't sacrifice other literary devices to strengthen his characters. The storylines are great and the settings are rich, detailed, and well thought out. The art is also very strong. Though it's a bit too refined for my general tastes, it compliments the stories very well. I think most people would find it very accessible and visually interesting. If you like twisted fairy tales and comics, this title is for you.

Bigby is found and it's up to the boy(now man) from the jungle book to bring him back. Something worries the North Wind as to make him leave, and a covert op into the homelands involves explosives. But you probably already knew that by reading the book description. This volume really is a milestone as it contains the unforgettable 50th issue. Who knew a wedding would one day interest me this much. Get your copy Today!! Ha!

I love Fables!!!! The stories are fun and the plots are filled with twists and turns. Some of the stories can be a little predictable, but still a fun read. However, Fables is NOT for children!

My second favorite of the series so far. So much happens in book 8... Things readers have been waiting on since book 5 come about and there's romance and violence and politics and general badassery from my favorite characters. Can't wait to get the next one!

I adored the ending of this story arch and was so glad when the ending that I wanted happen. Will definitely be reading more.

Love this series.

surprisingly one of the best comic book series ever

everything was just great. the book was in a fine package and in perfect conditions. it arrived 3 days after it was bought

Great book

Great

Love the illustrations and story line.