I've never read Fables...but I think I might start

**The Hodag** · 04-12-2007, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by Generic Poster

I was hooked from start. I thought the first trade was fantastic. It's a mystery, and it actually provides you all the clues you need to solve it.

That said, it does just keep getting better.

Right with ya. I've heard a fair number of folks who weren't wild about the first trade but got really into the series with the second, "Animal Farm", but I was pretty much onboard from the get-go. Hitting that second trade does begin to showcase the breadth of the series, though. If you read only the first one, you might think the series was strictly a fairy tale noir riff.

**Generic Poster** · 04-12-2007, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by Dave_F

If you read only the first one, you might think the series was strictly a fairy tale noir riff.

Good point.

**Bill?** · 04-12-2007, 01:33 PM

start with the first trade and go from there. it's teh awesome.

**MelanieRose** · 04-12-2007, 01:56 PM

I have to echo the sentiments. It is truely my favorite comic I have ever read. Read it! Do it now!

**Keith P.** · 04-12-2007, 01:59 PM

It's really good.

Favorite moment:

Spoiler:

And Bluebeard looked like a gay porn star.

**dEnny!** · 04-12-2007, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by nihilance

My question is...should I start with the prequel 1001 Nights of Snowfall or should I start with the the first trade and read the prequel later in the run?

Don't start with 1,001 Nights of Snowfall.

**UltimateFactor** · 04-12-2007, 02:20 PM

Good choice dude, and great reading. I just got into it myself a month and a half ago [got all the trades at a buy one, get one free sale except for the latest which I ordered from Amazon.] It's definitely some good stuff. Like many here said, it's very consistant with a dire minimum of filler stories you can live without, and even those are good in their own right.

**The Hodag** · 04-12-2007, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by Keith P.

And Bluebeard looked like a gay porn star.

Anecdote:

Bluebeard was based visually on a guy I was vaguely acquainted with in Austin, TX. I forget the story behind it, but I think the guy was either a friend of Bill Willingham (who used to live here) or Bill Williams (also a pal of Bill's, also formerly - maybe currently - living in Austin.

And Bluebeard was a pretty good likeness of the dude, but I regret to say he didn't dress like a gay porn star.

**johnny whiplash** · 04-12-2007, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by Dave_F

Right with ya. I've heard a fair number of folks who weren't wild about the first trade but got really into the series with the second, "Animal Farm", but I was pretty much onboard from the get-go. Hitting that second trade does begin to showcase the breadth of the series, though. If you read only the first one, you might think the series was strictly a fairy tale noir riff.

That was my experience. The first part anyway. I haven't gone back to the series yet, but will pick up the second trade this weekend. The first trade of 100 Bullets doesn't give a fair indication of where that series is going, so I figure the same may be true for Fables. That, and Fables was so hyped for me that anything other than complete euphoria was bound to be a disappointment.

Looking forward to trying again...

**Eric Williams** · 04-12-2007, 03:04 PM

I got 1,001 Nights of Snowfall as a gift and REALLY enjoyed it. I'm also thinking of getting into the series - I've heard nothing but good things about it.