Boy Blue takes center stage in this volume as he embarks on a clandestine mission back to the occupied homelands. Armed with the Vorpal Sword and a magical cloak, he bypasses the Adversary’s border security to rescue Red Riding Hood. The narrative reveals the true identity of the Adversary, the tyrant responsible for driving the fairy tale community into exile. Meanwhile, back in Fabletown, the community deals with the political fallout of a botched diplomatic visit and Jack’s sudden departure for Hollywood to seek fame.
Readers of urban fantasy and long-form graphic narratives turn to this installment for its expansion of the series’ internal mythology. It appeals to those interested in the logistical realities of magical warfare and the subversion of classic folklore archetypes. The reader leaves with a detailed understanding of the Adversary’s imperial bureaucracy and the geopolitical stakes facing the refugees in New York. It provides specific answers regarding the origins of the Great War that started the series.
Escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2006
- Language
- EN
