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Fairy Quest
Fairy Quest Vol. 1: Outlaws
Fairy Quest is set in the world in Fablewood, where all of the stories that have ever been told live side-by-side. But it is a sinister place indeed. Under the watchful eye of the dreaded Mister Grimm and his Think Police, the characters must keep their story straight or risk having their minds wiped inside the Mind Eraser.
Despite this, Red Riding Hood and her Wolf (Red and Mister Woof) have become friends. And they are about to risk everything to try and escape from the clutches of their oppressors and find sanctuary in a mysterious place called the Real World. Red and Woof will undertake a difficult and perilous journey through all of Fablewood, hoping against all odds that they can remain as friends forever.
Despite this, Red Riding Hood and her Wolf (Red and Mister Woof) have become friends. And they are about to risk everything to try and escape from the clutches of their oppressors and find sanctuary in a mysterious place called the Real World. Red and Woof will undertake a difficult and perilous journey through all of Fablewood, hoping against all odds that they can remain as friends forever.
54 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2008
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Paul Jenkins
1,266 books154 followersPaul Jenkins is a British comic book writer. He has had much success crossing over into the American comic book market. Primarily working for Marvel Comics, he has had a big part shaping the characters of the company over the past decade.
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December 13, 2021
6.0/10
The idea is nice and the art is not bad, but something is missing. It could be better, still not a bad read.
The idea is nice and the art is not bad, but something is missing. It could be better, still not a bad read.
December 21, 2019
ps the inside art is just as great as the cover
September 26, 2015
I borrowed this graphic novel from my best friend as she had recently picked it up, read it and loved it, and I have to say I was not disappointed at all. This is a retelling or reimagining of various different fairy tales with some stunning artwork to go alongside. As the reader we follow a story being told by a mother to her son and initially it feels very true to the classic story of Red Riding Hood, but that soon changes...
I loved the artwork so much within this book. Not only is it truly captivating in terms of the layouts, direction of the story and the dynamic sets. It's equally a fabulously realised story with some rich, dreamy colour palettes, superb characters with excellent movement and dynamism in their poses and facial expression, and it's down-right fun.
I think that the characters themselves were beautifully drawn and designed, and the story and artwork is just captivating throughout. It does have a cartoon-y style, and yet it works really well and the artwork seriously compliments the story.
The story focuses on Fablewood which is where many storybook characters live under the rule of evil Grimm. It's got echoes of Fables, and various spin offs like that, but it also includes less predictable stories and doesn't just repeat what's been done before. I liked seeing the sense of rebellion and adventure within many of the characters, and I think it was somewhat dark and creepy in places too (although this is probably suitable for older children, aged 9+ probably).
Overall it's a fabulous read and I'm super happy to hear that there is a second one out. I will be buying myself a copy of this one and the second very soon so I can own them for myself but I would say if you want something beautiful, witty and with some cute twists on the classic fairytale stories then this is a great one. 4.5*s overall :)
I loved the artwork so much within this book. Not only is it truly captivating in terms of the layouts, direction of the story and the dynamic sets. It's equally a fabulously realised story with some rich, dreamy colour palettes, superb characters with excellent movement and dynamism in their poses and facial expression, and it's down-right fun.
I think that the characters themselves were beautifully drawn and designed, and the story and artwork is just captivating throughout. It does have a cartoon-y style, and yet it works really well and the artwork seriously compliments the story.
The story focuses on Fablewood which is where many storybook characters live under the rule of evil Grimm. It's got echoes of Fables, and various spin offs like that, but it also includes less predictable stories and doesn't just repeat what's been done before. I liked seeing the sense of rebellion and adventure within many of the characters, and I think it was somewhat dark and creepy in places too (although this is probably suitable for older children, aged 9+ probably).
Overall it's a fabulous read and I'm super happy to hear that there is a second one out. I will be buying myself a copy of this one and the second very soon so I can own them for myself but I would say if you want something beautiful, witty and with some cute twists on the classic fairytale stories then this is a great one. 4.5*s overall :)
December 12, 2015
*-* GENIAL!! Simplemente genial. Caperucita Roja, Peter Pan, Cenicienta y muchos más.
La línea argumental me encanta.
La línea argumental me encanta.
July 7, 2020
I found myself pleasantly surprised by this graphic novel. To be honest, the depiction of Red Riding Hood is a bit grating, but that aside this is a wonderful look at narrative and individuality.
Red and some other residents, including various famous fairy tale characters, have decided that they do not like their prescribed roles a la Brother Grimm. What follows is a quest to find a way out.
The book is pretty good, nice action, smart characters, and there are good hints and asides that indicate not only the writer but the artist are familiar, very familiar, with the tales.
Red and some other residents, including various famous fairy tale characters, have decided that they do not like their prescribed roles a la Brother Grimm. What follows is a quest to find a way out.
The book is pretty good, nice action, smart characters, and there are good hints and asides that indicate not only the writer but the artist are familiar, very familiar, with the tales.
December 13, 2020
Nos encontramos aquí con una lectura corta, directa y muy entrañable, en la que nos vemos sumergidos en el mundo de los cuentos de los hermanos Grimm, donde todos los personajes se ven obligados a representar sin fin sus conocidas e inmortales historias bajo el yugo del propio señor Grimm, quien gobierna y controla con mano de hierro, algo de lo que Caperucita y el no tan malvado Lobo Feroz querrán escapar, quedándose con todo el protagonismo de esta historia.
Con un tamaño y formato de álbum europeo que le sienta de fábula (y nunca mejor dicho) en una edición preciosa y perfectamente editada por parte de Ediciones Babylon, el dibujante Humberto Ramos, muy conocido por su trabajo con Spiderman, desata aquí su estilo que le viene como anillo al dedo a esta historia, con un arte delicioso que hace de la lectura algo muy disfrutable y ameno (destacando también un uso del color maravilloso de Leonardo Olea), mientras que por su parte Paul Jenkins, conocido por su gran trabajo en Hellblazer y también por varias obras de Marvel, plantea un argumento muy chulo y de lectura tan sencilla como encantadora y recomendable para todas las edades, pues no por ser para todos los públicos es infantil y un adulto también entrará bien en una lectura tan suave y agradable como esta.
Y lo cierto es que por la sencillez de su trama y su corta extensión no tengo mucho más que decir sobre el primero de los cuatro álbumes que forman esta historia, que me ha venido de perlas para oxigenarme y despejarme entre lecturas más largas y densas.
Y por eso, enseguida me pondré con el segundo y su reseña.
Con un tamaño y formato de álbum europeo que le sienta de fábula (y nunca mejor dicho) en una edición preciosa y perfectamente editada por parte de Ediciones Babylon, el dibujante Humberto Ramos, muy conocido por su trabajo con Spiderman, desata aquí su estilo que le viene como anillo al dedo a esta historia, con un arte delicioso que hace de la lectura algo muy disfrutable y ameno (destacando también un uso del color maravilloso de Leonardo Olea), mientras que por su parte Paul Jenkins, conocido por su gran trabajo en Hellblazer y también por varias obras de Marvel, plantea un argumento muy chulo y de lectura tan sencilla como encantadora y recomendable para todas las edades, pues no por ser para todos los públicos es infantil y un adulto también entrará bien en una lectura tan suave y agradable como esta.
Y lo cierto es que por la sencillez de su trama y su corta extensión no tengo mucho más que decir sobre el primero de los cuatro álbumes que forman esta historia, que me ha venido de perlas para oxigenarme y despejarme entre lecturas más largas y densas.
Y por eso, enseguida me pondré con el segundo y su reseña.
October 12, 2019
i wasn't completely sure of what was going on but it was like once upon a time had everyone been aware of them being in a fairytale from the beginning and launched something akin to a political uprising. the story was decent and the art was lovely.
March 9, 2019
I love when an original concept is taken and thrown on its head and that’s what this graphic novel does with the ideas of the Grimm classic tales. And also Paul Jenkins!
September 12, 2020
I enjoyed reading this comic. The art is beautiful and the story was well told.
January 14, 2025
Love the story, love the drawing. Cant be any bettet.
April 7, 2015
In a world where Mr. Grimm controls the story characters' outcomes. Little Red and her pal, Woof, choose to break the rules. In this story the villains are not always the bad guys, just ask Woof (AKA the Big Bad Wolf). Red and Woof travel the lands of Fablewood to find a way to the place that breaks the rules known as the Real World. They travel through Pan's Neverland and Cinderella's realm. All leading them to the unknown parts of the Dark Forest. Can't wait to see more on these characters and hear their backstories. Like how did Red meet Peter Pan? How did she befriend the wary Woof? Could the man from the Real World they are looking for be another fairy tale writer (the other Grimm brother, Charles Perrault, Hans Christian Andersen, etc.)?
September 21, 2015
I love anything to do with fairytales, so was very excited to start reading this and it definitely did not disappoint. I loved the story where Mr Grimm controls all of the fairy tale characters enforcing their stories. The storyline actually reminded me a bit of the book Letters To Zell by Camille Griep as that had the same idea of obeying the story-lines but not necessarily wanting to. I also absolutely loved the artists drawing style. I look forward to reading the next volume.
June 7, 2015
Well played and tastefully drawn, with vibrant colorings and intriguing snippets of favored fairy tales. Would not have minded a slower pace to soak up more from each charater. Next book perhaps.
November 6, 2015
Great, interesting and thought-provoking combination of familiar fairytales!!! I loved that alternative aspect of Little Red Riding Hood!!! Can't wait for the second part!!!!
March 10, 2016
I have yet to read any story where I like Peter Pan. I really loved the art in this book though. It's gorgeous.
October 1, 2025
3,5/5✨ Se me ha hecho corto, cortísimo.
La premisa me pareció interesante desde el principio, y siendo una novela gráfica mejor todavía. ¿Caperucita siendo una niña inocente pero imparable y aliándose con el lobo, que además de feroz es gigante, para enfrentarse al villano, que es nada más y nada menos que el Sr. Grimm? Es un sí rotundo.
Y además interviniendo todo tipo de personajes clásicos de cuentos... Soy milenial, POR SUPUESTO que me he tirado de cabeza a leerlo, y me han ganado desde la primera viñeta. Póngame 10 cómics más como este, por favor.
Lo cierto es que es de tapa dura y es gigante, físicamente enorme, así que resulta algo incómodo de leer... Pero hasta ahí acaban los peros, porque la historia no me ha podido gustar más.
Y siendo sincera, con el planteamiento que tenía y estos personajes principales, di por hecho que esto sería una novela gráfica infantil o juvenil... Nada más lejos de la realidad. Garfio da entre susto y asco, y la primera vez que aparece da mucho repelús. El Sr. Grimm también da repelús, pero porque lo han pintado como un viejo cascarrabias déspota y totalitario y no inspira ninguna emoción positiva. Campanilla es sexy y gruñona, tampoco parece muy infantil. Y Pan... Pan tampoco hay nada de infantil en esa mirada descarada y juguetona que tiene. If you know what I mean... 😏
La premisa me pareció interesante desde el principio, y siendo una novela gráfica mejor todavía. ¿Caperucita siendo una niña inocente pero imparable y aliándose con el lobo, que además de feroz es gigante, para enfrentarse al villano, que es nada más y nada menos que el Sr. Grimm? Es un sí rotundo.
Y además interviniendo todo tipo de personajes clásicos de cuentos... Soy milenial, POR SUPUESTO que me he tirado de cabeza a leerlo, y me han ganado desde la primera viñeta. Póngame 10 cómics más como este, por favor.
Lo cierto es que es de tapa dura y es gigante, físicamente enorme, así que resulta algo incómodo de leer... Pero hasta ahí acaban los peros, porque la historia no me ha podido gustar más.
Y siendo sincera, con el planteamiento que tenía y estos personajes principales, di por hecho que esto sería una novela gráfica infantil o juvenil... Nada más lejos de la realidad. Garfio da entre susto y asco, y la primera vez que aparece da mucho repelús. El Sr. Grimm también da repelús, pero porque lo han pintado como un viejo cascarrabias déspota y totalitario y no inspira ninguna emoción positiva. Campanilla es sexy y gruñona, tampoco parece muy infantil. Y Pan... Pan tampoco hay nada de infantil en esa mirada descarada y juguetona que tiene. If you know what I mean... 😏
March 19, 2018
This was a surprise!
It came up as a suggestion somewhere and then I had to wait a little bit till I could get my hands on a cheap second-hand copy.
If there's something I really don't like in comics is the art gallery at the end of the volume. I mean, it uses up pages that could have been used better by telling the main story. I was really into the story here and then... cliffhanger as big as Texas and ten pages of gallery. Yuck!
Apparently the first installment came out in 2008... The second in 2015... Well, it surely took his time.
We're in Fablewood, a place where all fairy tales characters live together. Mister Grimm is the boss and he doesn't want things to change. Every character has a role and it has to fulfill it. Every single day. Then, one day Red Riding Hood becomes friend with the Big Bad Wolf... They need to flee and are helped by a red-headed Peter Pan.
I love the way all the fairy tale characters are mixed together. I love the art and I think the story has so much potential. Still, if it comes out every seven years, I'm not sure I'll read the third one. I mean, seven years from now I would have forgotten everything. Even where I shelved the first two volumes.
It came up as a suggestion somewhere and then I had to wait a little bit till I could get my hands on a cheap second-hand copy.
If there's something I really don't like in comics is the art gallery at the end of the volume. I mean, it uses up pages that could have been used better by telling the main story. I was really into the story here and then... cliffhanger as big as Texas and ten pages of gallery. Yuck!
Apparently the first installment came out in 2008... The second in 2015... Well, it surely took his time.
We're in Fablewood, a place where all fairy tales characters live together. Mister Grimm is the boss and he doesn't want things to change. Every character has a role and it has to fulfill it. Every single day. Then, one day Red Riding Hood becomes friend with the Big Bad Wolf... They need to flee and are helped by a red-headed Peter Pan.
I love the way all the fairy tale characters are mixed together. I love the art and I think the story has so much potential. Still, if it comes out every seven years, I'm not sure I'll read the third one. I mean, seven years from now I would have forgotten everything. Even where I shelved the first two volumes.
November 2, 2020
In Fairy Quest, we see a world where all of the fairy tales we know are actually happening under the tyrannical management of Mr. Grimm. Characters are supposed to act out their stories to the letter or face a fairy-tale version of the Gestapo, as Grimm brooks no deviation from the line whatsoever. It could make for a fun story, but honestly, it's all so overblown from the start that it's hard to get into and after a while, you care so little, it becomes hard to follow. The art by Huberto Ramos is a prime source of the confusion, being so stylized and over the top in every frame that it kind of feels like eating a slice of cake with way too much icing on it. One feels that across the board, if this were done with more restraint, it would have worked much better. Alas.
January 2, 2023
Wow! The 2 and half year wait was well worth it! Once again, another neat little treat that I am glad that I got from KickStarter! I got the first three Volumes from KickStarter! On top of that, this is my kind story! A land where every story, fable, tale, and legend exists and is real! What really sold me was the fact that The main characters are Red Riding Hood and the Big "Bad" Wolf! I love it! My obsession with all things wolves and werewolves, I knew that I had to get in on these graphic novels! With that said, the plot was unique and great! The characterizations were amazing! The art was absolutely beautiful! I recommend this story wholeheartedly! And I can't wait to see what happens next!
November 18, 2017
LOVED the artwork. I liked the overall premise and that these characters are not only not-who-you-think-they-are but they are also forced to carry out their stories - kinda like enslaved actors. Red is courageous and fun, but not much development happens with her. Maybe the next book? The Wolf is simply delightful. It was fun seeing each character and discovering what they are actually like. The pacing was a bit manic, but the artwork was a saving grace for the manic-ness of it all.
January 29, 2018
Fairy Quest is such a unique take on the classic fairytales. Basically, the characters are all actors in a world called FableWood that is controlled by Grimm. They have to play their parts or risk getting their memories erased. I really adore the relationship between Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf. The artwork is beyond amazing and I can't get enough of it. Can't wait to see what's in store for these characters in the future.
October 9, 2018
So the characters and plot are great! I like the idea of fairy tale characters revolting against Grimm (their Creator) of following the same stories over and over again. But if Red Riding Hood and the Wolf end up at RealWorld, what happens then? Also, I like how the Wolf’s background story is presented in dreams. That would explain his distrust towards others.
February 9, 2018
Just read Fables already - it's a lot better, you don't get Peter Pan, and they actually know not to reveal who the big bad is within a couple of panels... It's little wonder this only survived two volumes.
July 28, 2019
This is truly one of the best graphic novels I have ever read! The story was a unique perspective and made you feel for the characters really quickly! I will be reading the second installment for sure.
May 20, 2020
If you like retellings
This is the adventures of Red and the big bad wolf except their friends running from a mad scientist! I have found a new graphic novel to love, and the artwork is fantastic.
This is the adventures of Red and the big bad wolf except their friends running from a mad scientist! I have found a new graphic novel to love, and the artwork is fantastic.
August 19, 2021
An interesting take on what it means to be in a story versus reading a story. I really enjoyed getting to see a new perspective of Grimm's fairy tales.
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July 6, 2017
Fun take on the grimm classics with some fun twists to the stories.
May 30, 2019
What a fun idea, and I LOVE the art.
August 14, 2019
I really like the story line and art was really and very detail
February 7, 2021
Wonderful art and story
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