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Fables, Vol. 17: Inherit the Wind (Fables #17)
by
Bill Willingham (Goodreads Author),
Mark Buckingham , Joao Ruas , Steve Leialoha , Andrew Pepoy , P. Craig Russell , Adam Hughes
A #1 New York Times Bestseller
The tights and capes have been stored away forever, but it remains to be seen if Haven and its refugee inhabitants have survived the onslaught of. Where do the Fables go from here? Bigby and Snow White's cubs try to move forward after learning a hard lesson about life and death. And the loveable, fan-favorite hero Bufkin the Flying Monkey gets...more
The tights and capes have been stored away forever, but it remains to be seen if Haven and its refugee inhabitants have survived the onslaught of. Where do the Fables go from here? Bigby and Snow White's cubs try to move forward after learning a hard lesson about life and death. And the loveable, fan-favorite hero Bufkin the Flying Monkey gets...more
Paperback, First Edition, 144 pages
Published
July 10th 2012
by Vertigo
(first published July 1st 2012)
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This is the 17th book in the Fables series and picks up after the battle with Mister Dark. It was a decent installment in the series and I enjoyed it. We see a lot of little snippets of different stories here, so it is a bit of a transition book.
In this book we start to see a number of new storylines starting up. The Fables are trying to rebuild their lives. Buffkin is trying to start a rebellion in Oz. A new North Wind must be chosen, and the ex-nurse Spratt is honing her fighting skills to rev...more
In this book we start to see a number of new storylines starting up. The Fables are trying to rebuild their lives. Buffkin is trying to start a rebellion in Oz. A new North Wind must be chosen, and the ex-nurse Spratt is honing her fighting skills to rev...more
Apr 01, 2013
Otherwyrld
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This is an important volume for the long-running Fables series, as in some ways it heralds a new beginning.
With the North Wind dead, a new North Wind has to be chosen, and only one of Bigby's and Snow White's children will do. Meanwhile, in Oz Bufkin's rebellion is stuttering along before coming to a rather sudden end, and in the former Fabletown, Mrs Spratt's plans move along despite the death of Mr Dark. Rose Red has to come to a decision about her future, and has a Christmas Carol story to h...more
With the North Wind dead, a new North Wind has to be chosen, and only one of Bigby's and Snow White's children will do. Meanwhile, in Oz Bufkin's rebellion is stuttering along before coming to a rather sudden end, and in the former Fabletown, Mrs Spratt's plans move along despite the death of Mr Dark. Rose Red has to come to a decision about her future, and has a Christmas Carol story to h...more
In what is one of the longest running series in North American comics-garnering multiple Eisner Awards-it is with earned respect that creator Bill Willingham, along with artists Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha are crafting a true epic serial that even amidst the myriad revisions of fairy or wonder tales currently being run on television and movies stands as a extraordinary graphic saga. While some critics and fans have expressed a decided dip with the proposed (though generally misunderstood)...more
Reason for Reading: Next in the series.
The main story being told in this issue is the titular story in which an heir to the North Wind must be found. This becomes the beginning of a new story arc that will carry over now in which the cubs will feature more as main characters. Throughout this story there are also various sideline stories as well: one of major note follows Bufkin in the new land of Oz carrying over from last volume and is proving interesting. Also of smaller note both Rose Red and...more
The main story being told in this issue is the titular story in which an heir to the North Wind must be found. This becomes the beginning of a new story arc that will carry over now in which the cubs will feature more as main characters. Throughout this story there are also various sideline stories as well: one of major note follows Bufkin in the new land of Oz carrying over from last volume and is proving interesting. Also of smaller note both Rose Red and...more
Not much big, epic stuff happens in this installment, but it sets up a lot of things for future stories, including the picking of a new North Wind, a return to the Farm with an eventual plan to return to Manhattan (which I assume will be in the next volume, which should be interesting), and the return of a few characters.
I was surprised when, around page 90-something, the story ends and, literally, leaves us hanging. (I had forgotten about Bufkin's side story, which is also continued here.)
I was...more
I was surprised when, around page 90-something, the story ends and, literally, leaves us hanging. (I had forgotten about Bufkin's side story, which is also continued here.)
I was...more
First things first, if you haven't read the previous volumes then this one isn't a good place to start. It's not impossible to catch up with what you might have missed, but if you aren't aware of certain recent happenings then you'll be left a little lost at times.
That said, this was a decent enough volume. It just wasn't great. The artwork is the obvious strong point of the volume and is why I awarded it 4 stars instead of 3. A good many authors contributed in this volume and as such, you get...more
That said, this was a decent enough volume. It just wasn't great. The artwork is the obvious strong point of the volume and is why I awarded it 4 stars instead of 3. A good many authors contributed in this volume and as such, you get...more
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This is definitely a bridging book. Not much that is that important happens, it merely wraps up some plot threads from earlier volumes and probably sets up the next major plot arc. This is fine for a comic book to do. The main reason that I was pretty "meh" on the book is the way it is written. Each of the little stories in the book is about a chapter in length, but each of the little stories is ripped up and told over several months, so you'll get two pages of one story and then two pages of an...more
Volume 17 of Fables collects issues 108 - 113. The book was again written by creator Bill Willingham and the four issue main story, and the standalone story following it, was again pencilled by the ever fabulous Mark Buckingham with inking mainly by Steve Leialoha with Andrew Pepoy lending a hand. The final chapter in the book is a collection of short tales from the world of Fables with various guest artists such as P. Craig Russell and Adam Hughes.
The main story is a continuation of volume 16 t...more
The main story is a continuation of volume 16 t...more
This is what I would call a quiet installment in Bill Willingham's long running series. With the passing of The North Wind in the conflict with Mister Dark, a new North Wind must be selected. As Bigby had long since renounced any intention of his becoming the North Wind, it develops that the new North will be chosen from Bigby and Snow's children. No spoilers here, but yes one child is selected.
Willingham also lays the seeds for a story line that will be resolved some day down the road. The Sout...more
Willingham also lays the seeds for a story line that will be resolved some day down the road. The Sout...more
I liked this book more than some of the most recent ones. This book had action that actually move the story along, even if the last issue looked like a filler.
This book starts with the inherit the wind chapters, where Snow and Bigby learn of a profecy Ozma made about the cubs, a line for each cub, and moves at a steady pace. the first part of the profecy ending, as Winter is chosen as the North Wind.
Along the trials for the position of North wind, we get a bit further along the Bufkin arc, and...more
This book starts with the inherit the wind chapters, where Snow and Bigby learn of a profecy Ozma made about the cubs, a line for each cub, and moves at a steady pace. the first part of the profecy ending, as Winter is chosen as the North Wind.
Along the trials for the position of North wind, we get a bit further along the Bufkin arc, and...more
The problem with killing off archetypes like The North Wind, aka, Bigby Wolf's dad, is that they must be replaced. There are supposed to be four cardinal winds after all. Following the death/incarceration of The North Wind in the service of getting rid of Mister Dark, Bigby, Snow and their little monsters are summoned to The North Wind's icy keep for the purpose of choosing a successor. Snow, as any mother would be, is less than enthusiastic about the idea. Especially since it seems to involve p...more
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Although I liked this volume, I didn't love it. However, that's not really any fault of it's own. This is a very long-running series, and sometimes, threads need to be explored and tied up. This volume gave us resolutions on the North Wind, Dunstan and Bellflower, and a little on Rose Red. It felt more like a narrative that cleared up a few things, and that was satisfying.
My only peeve is the characterization of Snow and Bigby's kids....if we are making them main characters (which the series see...more
My only peeve is the characterization of Snow and Bigby's kids....if we are making them main characters (which the series see...more
Lots of new storylines in this volume as the Fables crew deal with the aftermath of Mister Dark's death. Someone must fill the void left by the passing of the North Wind and it's a contest of the cubs. Meanwhile, Bufkin makes his way back to Oz, but finds himself in as much trouble as usual and we're left at a cliffhanger regarding his fate.
In a bonus Christmas story Rose Red lives a Ebenezer Scrooge-type night in which she meets a series of different characters representing hope.
I most apprecia...more
In a bonus Christmas story Rose Red lives a Ebenezer Scrooge-type night in which she meets a series of different characters representing hope.
I most apprecia...more
The best arc focused on the deciding upon the heir to the North Wind throne now that Bigby has stepped aside and his cubs must face trials to help decide which one will become the next North Wind now that their grandfather is deceased, Bigby does not want to be king and all his siblings are unsuitable. I was surprisingly entranced by Snow and Bigby's cubs and their diverse personalities and sibling rivalry. In the midst of all this, little cub Ambrose drops an astounding prophecy given to him by...more
I have been a fan of the Fables series (and its spin-offs) for a while and I really enjoyed this one. The story in here is really interesting, and the possibilities are endless, you can see that this volume is leading into something bigger. However, I must say one thing.
I hope that this story arc is the last one. This arc, from what I see, could go on for quite a few more volumes and that would be just fine with me, but I hope that it is the last one, as this series could easily go to and exceed...more
I hope that this story arc is the last one. This arc, from what I see, could go on for quite a few more volumes and that would be just fine with me, but I hope that it is the last one, as this series could easily go to and exceed...more
There's some good stuff buried in here. And as Willingham tends to do, this is definitely building towards something much bigger.
That being said, as its own volume, it's a rather lame story in all honesty. It's one of those that feels like it's more of a necessity than it is a complete and engaging story on its own.
However, what adds to this volume is the Christmas special/tribute to Dicken's Christmas Carol. That issue, alone, makes this worth the read, as I like that he's FINALLY building up R...more
That being said, as its own volume, it's a rather lame story in all honesty. It's one of those that feels like it's more of a necessity than it is a complete and engaging story on its own.
However, what adds to this volume is the Christmas special/tribute to Dicken's Christmas Carol. That issue, alone, makes this worth the read, as I like that he's FINALLY building up R...more
An enjoyable entry in the 'Fables' series. I'm glad I've stuck with it, even though I didn't particularly like how some of the 'big moments' of the series payed off. I think I liked this volume because it tells a more self-contained story. It's also smaller in scale, at least as far as the number of characters involved, though it has bigger implications. These are the issues of 'Fable's I like best- ones that focus on expanding the mythology of the universe, but still manage to keep the story gr...more
I suppose this volume was alright. The highlight was definitely the search for the North Wind’s replacement. I liked seeing the cubs training and all their different personalities. The prophecy is what caught my attention. Now that Mister Dark is gone, it will be interesting to see where this will take the story. There were several side stories that seemed like a waste of time though. Maybe it will make sense down the line, but I didn’t really understand the Christmas hope one with Rose. Even Bu...more
I'm still digging Fables a lot, but I have one complaint about this last installment: The story has gotten so big that there were only a few pages at a time dedicated to all the separate plot lines-meanwhile, back in New York...meanwhile, back in Oz...meanwhile back in the north...meanwhile back at the farm. The result is that the story for each plot line only inches forward a bit and then the book's done. And we have to wait and wait. I don't like waiting and waiting.
(Hmmm, this reminds me of a...more
(Hmmm, this reminds me of a...more
Inherit the Wind collects Issues #108-113 of the Fables series. This mostly deals with the fallout of the Mister Dark story arc and serves largely as introductory exposition to the next large story arc. As with the last several TPBs, I read this volume as the individual comics, not as the collected TPB, so this serves largely as record keeping.
In short, if you've invested this much in Willingham's Fables, then you're not going to stop. There is enough whimsy to keep me entertained, and I anticip...more
In short, if you've invested this much in Willingham's Fables, then you're not going to stop. There is enough whimsy to keep me entertained, and I anticip...more
A beautiful transitional volume that builds on what came before while setting up several future battles I'm sure the residents of Fabletown will face with bravery and smarts. Fables is my favorite ongoing comic series and Inherit the Wind makes me glad I've hung around for all 100+ issues. This volume focuses more on Bigby and Snow's cubs, while giving us an update on Bufkin's attempts to retake the land of Oz from its new, cruel ruler. I'm glad we've finally taken a breather from all of the war...more
While I'm interested and invested in a number of these characters, I don't think I'm interested in another long, drawn-out Fables story arc. There are any number of smaller stories that could be told with these characters that could be easily contained in 4-6 issues. I'd like to read those stories, if the author was interested in writing them. If character development and a larger story somehow progressed within those contained arcs, that's fine by me. But this issue/collection felt like it star...more
Fables, Volume 17 satisfyingly concludes the events of Volume 16 while introducing potential new conflict to fill the pages of a Volume 18. Satisfyingly, meaning the events of the prior volume are wrapped up without requiring the reader to accept a whole new set of rules (as sometimes happens in fantasy-based writing). My favorite story in the book, however, has nothing to do with the battle between the Fables and Mister Dark. "In Those Days", leaves behind the events of the present narrative fo...more
I loved the whole story about finding the new north wind, interspersed with goings-on in Oz involving Buffkin and company. And then there are two issues that totally go off the rails into other things: one is a Christmas issue and the other is some sort of compilation issue. These are also good, but I don't care for how they disrupt the ongoing story that is at the heart of the series. This is one of the best comics out there, but they've got to find a way to accommodate an ongoing story and int...more
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The fundamental part of these comics, that the characters are fairy tale people, gets more and more diluted and distorted. New characters who have no archetypes to be compared with are less intriguing, and some of the most interesting characters have been marginalized (I am looking at you, Snow White and Bigby Wolf). Volume 17 was not a disappointment, but it was not an improvement, either. The storyline, as I mentioned, goes off on its own tangent th...more
The fundamental part of these comics, that the characters are fairy tale people, gets more and more diluted and distorted. New characters who have no archetypes to be compared with are less intriguing, and some of the most interesting characters have been marginalized (I am looking at you, Snow White and Bigby Wolf). Volume 17 was not a disappointment, but it was not an improvement, either. The storyline, as I mentioned, goes off on its own tangent th...more
Um, so yeah... the stuff with the succesion of the North Wind was ok. The other winds where asses. Rose Red's Christmas story was lame. The Oz section was dull and also badly drawn, overly loose. Overall I think this volume was just to derivitive of other people's ideas. Oz was just a different way of telling Wicked, and well, the extra stories at the end, Terry Pratchett rip off much? Also, again with the potty mouths. I'm no saint, veering more towards a sailor's vocab, but this really put me...more
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Still one of the best ongoing comic book series out there, Bill Willingham's imagination is as taut as ever; however the series seems to have lost some of its tightness and the plot of this latest story arc lacks the wallop of earlier portions of the larger story. Fables needs something because it's missing something... something huge that will put this fabulous series back into high conflict mode. I'll keep reading them for sure, but I hope Willingham has something really powerful up his sleeve...more
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In the late 1970s to early 1980s he drew fantasy ink pictures for the Dungeons & Dragons Basic and Expert game rulebooks. He first gained attention for his 1980s comic book series Elementals published by Comico, which he both wrote and drew. However, for reasons unknown, the series had trouble maintaining an original schedule, and Willingham's position in the industry remained spotty for many...more
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