This was just as good as the first time I read it. The first time I read them as single trade paperbacks and I loved them. I was so happy to finally get back into the world of fables and read more about the characters. If you haven't picked up this series then I would definitely recommend picking it up as soon as possible.

Really good second volume, these next 10 issues don't go much into progressing the main plot rather than doing some world-building and character development of main and second protagonists. It was interesting, both the sub-plots of Boy Blue and Jack of Tales, the small scrpit at the end about Bigby's background was excellent. Enjoying this series so far through and through. Only reason I didn't give the 5 out of 5 is the continuous change of illustrators. It'll take some time for me to oversee i...

Well, I was not completely taken with Jack of the Tales' story at the beginning of the book. Something about him puts me off, as I expect it's meant to. However, I really loved everything that followed it: Briar Rose - even if I thought even Bigby's "peaceful" resolution of the situation beyond creepy; Snow and Bigby's vacation - his wolf shape is gorgeous, and one of the panels showing the wolf and Snow sitting under a tree was my favorite of the whole collection; the Barleycorn brides story -

I've been meaning to get to these for years and glad I finally have. A collection of wonderful, dark takes on classic fables with an engaging overarching story. Excited to see where it goes!

I'm still pretty meh on these new deluxe editions...I say after reading only the second one.Like Fables: The Deluxe Edition, Vol. 1, re-reading this was much less enjoyable than reading those stories had been the first time around.I'm still blaming Saga, Volume 4. It ruins everything.There were some stories in here I still enjoyed. There were some I didn't.And the Wolf Meets Snow And Her Sister story at the end of this volume, wasn't it illustrated when it first came out? Like, in comic format,

Solid sophomore effort, the second volume. A combination of some progression of the main plot (learning more about the Adversary or how far the Fables will go to protect their secret community in the mundy world), but a larger focus on world-building and character development of characters, such as Boy Blue, Jack of Tales, Prince Charming, and Bigby. The art remains very good, but the revolving cast of illustrators places an unnecessary burden on readers as characters look different in different...

Having finished the second Deluxe installment in Fables, I can now safely say that I am 'into' this series. By which I not only mean that I am really enjoying it, but also, that I am immersed enough to really feel compelled to continue. The story lines in this second book are less coherent as a whole--although they do continue the overall plot arc--but they work really well to expand the scope of the world and give you great (and wonderfully tangential) background on a lot of the characters. Jac...

3.5/5 starsThis was great, if it isn't compared to the first volume. I enjoyed the hell out of it, but it was missing something, that something that made the story whole. This is the best I can explain it. Finally, Goldilocks was dealt with. I've been waiting for this moment since 'Animal Farm', but I didn't even hope for such a gruesome, gory ending. Also, I thought this volume contains 10 issues, not 8, so I got a bit of a sneak peek on Red Riding Hood, and I'm HYPED for the next volume.

Really enjoying this series so far. I find it so entertaining to see all the fairytale & childhood characters brought into a more modern, contemporary setting. The noir spin on it just adds a layer of grit that I absolutely love.

I'm not used to review graphic novels, but I'll tryThis book contains of different stories, but all the characters are well-known fairy-tale characters.They live in our world and have their own secret community and don't forget that there were not only good characters in fairy-tales. So they are actually trying to live (almost) normal live here, in our boring world. The first book was not so dark, but this one seems a bit hectic for me. I enjoyed Bigby&Snow White story though Oh and I must say a...

Bag O’ Bones. This American Jack story is a lot of fun. I would have much preferred to see these in the Jack of Fables series than what we got [7+/10].Two-Part Caper. Another fun story, particularly for its intro of Briar Rose and for seeing a bunch of characters work together who we usually wouldn’t expect to. (I really miss Jack in the Fables comic!) Unlike the caper that kicks off Legends in Exile, this one feels important to the comic as a whole (though still a different sort of story than w...

*4.25 starspretty fucking great.

This edition contains issues 11-18 (volume 3 - Storybook Love) of the series, as well as 'Fables: The Last Castle' and "A Wolf in the Fold'. A special introduction from the author is also included. There was not a single weak point in any of the tales within this fancy hardback. The collection of stories is of a good variety and I enjoyed them all very much. 'The Last Castle' is a graphic novel, whereas 'A Wolf in the Fold' is an illustrated short story - both provided an interesting look into t...

Storybook Love is 5 stars - I adore Bigby and Snow! However, the other side stories feel lack luster in comparison and the art is not as good as the gorgeous main story art.

3.5 stars.Although I really enjoyed the second of these deluxe Fables editions, I wasn't as taken with the stories within this volume as I was with the first. Maybe because the novelty of the characters being real life and bitchy as hell has worn off? I don't know. However, as usual I'll break down the individual sections for y'all.Bag o' Bones - 2 stars.I'll be honest here, I just don't like Jack o' the Tales. I really don't. I find him self-centered, irritating, not that bright and just an all...

An even more entertaining set of twisted tales than the first Deluxe Volume. I am arriving very tardily upon understanding why the series is held in such high regard!His intentions, gentle reader, were anything but honourable...

The second volume starts with a story about Jack set in civil war, in which he gets outed as much more sinister as his 'rougeish' persona suggested before. It wasn't a bad story, just nothing too special. 2,5/5The second story in this volume is a bit more interesting. It shows how the Fables deal with humans who found about their secrets and it provided a lot of characterization for some of the Fables, which was nice. 4/5The longest story in this book - The Storybook Love - had some good moments...

I liked it, but half way through the style of the illustrations changed, the colors got a lot brighter, and the pictures became a lot less detailed. To me, that style didn't go as well with the story, it was too cartoony, I guess.

FIRST THOUGHTS: I just ship Snow and Bigby with my whole being, okay? Also, Boy Blue's story

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