Title: Fables: Legends in Exile, Vol.1
Author: Bill Willingham
Publication: Vertigo; May 22, 2012
Edition: Paperback 144 pages Vol. 1
Synopsis: When a savage
creature known only as the Adversary conquered the fabled lands of legends and
fairy tales, all of the infamous inhabitants of folklore were forced into
exile. Disguised among the "mundys," their name for normal citizens
of modern-day New York, these magical characters created their own secret
society that they call Fabletown. From their exclusive luxury apartment
buildings on Manhattan's Upper West Side, these creatures of legend must fight
for their survival in the new world.
(Amazon)
Setting/Time Period: In fictitious town called “New York City”
similar to that of modern day New York City
Genre: Graphic Novel, Fantasy
Subject Headings: Fairy Tales; comic books, strips
Elements of a graphic novel: Art, storyboard format, quote
bubbles with narrations, captions read from left to right. Story continues in
volumes. On the short side meant to continue in later volumes.
Appeal: Fantasy/fairy tale that includes aspects of some of
the classic fairy tales. In-depth
storytelling that flowed well with the illustrations, which helps one to not
get lost from reading the captions and looking at the illustrations. A unique
fun take on some the most classic fairy tales creatively intertwined.
Good graphic novel that held my attention. In the past I’ve
tried to read graphic novels but I’ve always never get past the first page.
This one, got me passed the first page and I’ve finished in two days. I
actually wanted to finish reading it. The artwork is really good and helped
explain the story further than what the captions read. Interesting concept, I
enjoyed it.
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I was never one that read comics; books, in the news paper or the ones in the bubble gum. I am just like you were. The first page and I'm closing the book. I'm glad that you were able to read out of you comfort zone and complete a graphic novel. I guess there is still hope for me. My granddaughter wants me to read one with her.
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing!!!! I have been wanting to get more into graphic novels and this one really interests me. I am so excited that our industry is embracing this form of reading more and more. When doing my final I was sure to include graphic novels whenever appropriate and was extremely pleased to find that everyone I interviewed would be completely open to reading them :)
ReplyDeleteI have not read any graphic novels, and I would really like to start. This looks like a great introduction! You had me at: legends in exile! I'm a sucker for anything about fairy tales with a modern twist. Great Annotation!
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