Fables #130 – Review

By: Bill Willingham (story), Barry Kitson (art), Gary Erskine (finishes), Lee Loughridge (colors)

The Story: Someone did exterminate Castle Dark before we all moved in, right?

The Review: I can’t say that I always have my head wrapped around how the Fables exist, but one thing I do know is they depend on our investment in their stories to survive.  As the recent resurrection of Prince Charming attests, the more powerful their fictional impact, the more resilient they become.  With that in mind, it’s crucial that the Fables’ children generate worthwhile tales of their own, lest they become forgettable inferiors to their parents.

Sadly, Junebug, the fair child of former wooden soldiers Rodney and June, will probably always remain a well-liked but unmemorable member of the next-gen Fables (though on the plus side, she has the best chance of surpassing the fame of her parents).  Her little sojourn in Castle Dark is, like herself, lively, charming, and generically defined.  It’s good enough to pass a bus ride on, but not nearly good enough to make its mark on your memory once you get off.