Everafter Vol. 1: The Pandora Protocol

a nice takeoff of the fabulous FABLES series. a nice read.

Full disclosure: I was a huge Fables fan. Not only did I buy the entire original series, but all of the spinoffs as well. So, now you know how critical I would be coming to this new series. Having said that, Everafter volume one was definitely worth the price. They combined many of the best elements of the spinoffs (an immortal female spy like Cinderella, a brash, young hot head like a Jack of Fables, plenty of cameos from different stories) in a fun, new way. The reason that I gave it four out of five stars instead of a perfect score, is for two things: 1) it's evident that this book is meant to set up a future volumes, as the action that took place and it doesn't really have consequences within the volume itself and 2) where the original series and the spinoffs had a certain simplicity about them, Everafter feels like it's trying to pack too much into one volume in order to impress.Connor Wolf is far too powerful and important to the plot; the stakes are far too high; the conclusion comes a little to simply. However, if the series is able to continue into a second volume, I will definitely pick it up to see how the writer develops the plot threads.

Loved it, so original while being such a wonderful continuation of the Fables mythos. Highly recommend!

'Everafter Vol. 1: The Pandora Protocol' by Lilah Sturges and Dave Justus brings together the first 6 issues of Everafter: From the Pages of Fables. It's best to have an understanding of who these characters are before diving into this volume.It's a post-Fables world, but some of Fables find themselves still around and working for the Shadow Players, kind of a James Bond type spy agency led by a guy named Feathertop. While Bo Peep, Peter Piper and Hansel are trying to get to St. Louis to capture/stop a new threat, something horrific happens. Meanwhile, Connor Wolf, shapeshifter and uncontrollable braggart, is introduced to Feathertop as a new agent. Will Connor be a help or a hindrance or will Peter Piper end up killing him first?It does lack something that the original creator, Bill Willingham, brought to the series, but it still holds up as a concept. The new weird threat they are after is darn creepy, even if she reminded me of a character from The Twilight Zone. The art is solid. I liked this book and I'd like to read more in this new series.I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Vertigo, DC Entertainment, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

A glorious follow up to a well loved set of tales. Seeing these characters again and in the further future was a great i never knew I needed.

Fables meets Queen & Country?! Why! Connor Hawke is all grown up (and is now a douchey bro). He along with Bo Peep and Pied Piper are secret agents trying to keep magic out of the Mundy's hands now that magic has entered our world. All of the charm and wonder of Fables is missing in this series. It's a real shame. It feels as hollow as Joey after Friends ended, Golden Palace after Golden Girls or Joanie Loves Chachi spinning out of Happy Days.Received an advanced copy from DC and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.