In this installment, the Adversary convenes a summit of his elite advisors to address the persistent nuisance of the Fabletown community in exile. The narrative shifts perspective to the Empire’s wood-panelled war rooms, detailing the logistical challenges and bureaucratic maneuvers required to launch a full-scale interdimensional invasion. While the Adversary plots, Bigby Wolf embarks on a clandestine sabotage mission deep into enemy territory to disrupt the puppet master's grip on the homelands. Simultaneously, Pinocchio struggles with his dual loyalty between his father, Geppetto, and his friends in New York.
Readers of long-form graphic fiction follow this series for its procedural approach to folklore and its focus on the mechanics of total war. This volume appeals to those who enjoy political maneuvering and the subversion of traditional character archetypes. Readers finish the book with a clear understanding of the antagonist's motivations and the strategic stakes of the looming conflict. It provides a technical Bridge between the early mystery arcs and the high-stakes military confrontations that define the later half of the series.
Escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2007
- Language
- EN
