After the destruction of Fabletown, the exiled storybook characters face a new threat in the form of Mister Dark, an ancient entity of pure shadow. In this volume, Pinocchio leads a desperate initiative to assemble a literal superhero team to combat their magical adversary. The narrative follows the recruitment and training of the "Super Team," while Ozma and the Beast coordinate defense strategies from their new base at the Farm. Simultaneously, the plot tracks Bufkin the winged monkey’s revolution against the Nome King in the Land of Oz.
This installment appeals to readers of long-form graphic fiction who enjoy the deconstruction of traditional folklore and the tropes of the caper genre. Fans follow the series for its complex continuity and the repurposing of public domain icons into modern, gritty settings. The reader gains a specific understanding of how the remaining Fables adapt their medieval tactics to 21st-century power dynamics. The book provides a pivot Point in the series' overarching conflict, focusing on tactical preparation and internal leadership disputes during a period of displacement.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2011
- Language
- EN
