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Fables, Vol. 2: Animal Farm by Steve Leiloha, Mark Buckingham, Bill Willingham, James Jean
3.0

Fable town isn't all that it seems. This time we head to the Farm where the unhuman type Fables reside. Oh shit, who's ready for some Animal Farm type shit?

This volume really focuses on Snow white and Red Rose. They go to the farm to check up on all the other fables. However, things aren't what they seem. Soon after we are shown a lot of the animals are building a army to go back and fight the adversary. However, anyone who gets in their way, will pay the consequences. Who will make it out of this one?

Good: I really enjoyed the snow white and red rose stuff. It was really well done and kind of get enough past to understand why they are where they are. Also how great was Snow White wrecking shit? So nice to see strong women in here.

Bad: Bigby whole section felt kind of odd and out of place. I get it had to happen to build towards the end, but took away from the tension of the rest. Also the betrayal is telegram like a mofo.

Overall this is another solid volume. I think I like it more than even 1. It still lacks the character connection to me but I'm getting more into it. I'm hoping next volume we really get into the meat of it. It's a 3.5 out of 5 for this one!