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Publication Date: June 2013
Writer:
Sean E Williams
Interior Art:
Stephen Sadowski, Phil Jimenez, Dan Green
Cover Art:
Adam Hughes
The Prince Who Would Be Maharajah - Part Two of The Return of the Maharajah
What can we expect from issue?
Pure brilliance in storytelling, great interior art work and of course the amazing cover art by Hughes. This issue picks up from issue #15 precisely where it left off. The beautiful Nalayani has travelled to see the provincial Maharajah Charming on behalf of her village to seek his assistance to protect her village from the dhole (little wild dogs) and roaming bandits.
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The Maharajah is completely taken by Nalayani and seeks to steal her heart from the moment you turn the first page of this issue.
We are first introduced to Nalayani at #15 a completely new story arc written by Sean E Williams. She meets a friendly fox in issue #15 who befriends her and aids her in her travels to meet with the provincial Maharajah. Issue #15 is an essential read prior to you reading this issue #16. Through the fox you learn that Nalayani cares for the welfare of her fellow villagers, is a warrior (skilled archer), is compassionate and above all truly benevolent.
In this issue Nalayani and the Maharajah are set upon by the vicious dhole and their lives are threatened. Nalayani's skills as a warrior come to the fore but the Maharajah and Nalayani are left stranded.
What did I think?
The art by Sadowski is great. Facial expressions are drawn to suit the characters circumstances and the panels flow nicely. The shades of blue and grey throughout this issue really amplify the intensity of the dangers the two main characters face by the dhole in the dead of the night.
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| Adam Hughes Cover - Fairest #11 |
I have always been a fan of Fables and its spin off creations. I think Willingham has a particular vision for the greater Fables concept and this story arc is true to that vision. Every time I read an issue of Fairest I am tempted to return to Willingham's original Fables series which is complex, contains well developed characters, and really brings the reader into the Fables universe. Fables is truly an experience and so is its spin off title Fairest.
The cover art by Hughes has been amazing and consistent throughout the series so far. This cover (top image) is detailed and properly sets the mood of this issue. One of the great things I have come to expect from this title is waiting each month to see what creative cover Hughes comes up with.
Fairest is for mature comic book readers that need much more than just superhero violence to keep them going. It remains one of my 'must-read' titles each month. I have high hopes for this story arc and I believe Williams, Sadowski and crew, and Hughes will deliver a great series. I guess we will see with some four issues to go before we discover Nalayani's fate and that of the Maharajah.
What have others said about this issue?
Silver Snail and I think alike...
Silver Snail Review
For a completely different look at this issue, try read the review by Destroy The Cyborg...at least you will learn what a dhole is?
Destroy The Cyborg
What do I give it?
8 out of 10 comic book geek stars.
About the Artwork
There are images (artists attributed) on this blog entry that are not from issue #16. I only include them to give you an appreciation for the amazing art we have seen so far on the Fairest series.
Enjoy!
C.
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