Superheroes
have been making a comeback over the past decade, mainly with the help of sagas
of movies adapted from their original comics (albeit not entirely accurate). As comics and graphic narratives are
experimenting and converging into new formats, the role of the superhero is
being reconsidered to fit contemporary culture and taste. The concept of
anti-heroes rose to popularity, disclosing the fact that most superheroes are
human at their core, and thus make mistakes and have done things they deeply
regret. As a result, they are more relatable to their audience, especially for
those in need of a role model.
Bill
Willingham’s Fables modernizes
classic characters of folklore, along with their distortions, flaws, and
dangers. These characters were forced out of their homes, migrating to “a fictional
land called New York City,” attempting to blend in with humans. Willingham
rendered many of these characters for his story. Chapter One, Old Tales Revisited, introduces the
reader to Fabletown, where the
characters safely reside. Sheriff Bigby Wolf – the re-adaptation of the Big Bad
Wolf – examines the possible murder of Rose Red, the sister of Snow White.
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