What do a devious Celtic beauty, a deadly white flute, a tiny gold harp and two green Scottish dogs have in common? Find out in the conclusion of The Boys in the Band, illustrated by artist extraordinaire Steve Leialoha.
I'm happy to see Puss and Boots return, and even survive his second death scene, but there's certainly a tinge of melancholy hear and Willingham begins revealing the end of a comic I may have come late to but have grown to love. Worth a look. Read Full Review
Fables #140 features a few highlights in a generally lackluster issue. Its purpose in foreshadowing the natural conclusion of the series is well served, but the story itself does little to add to the overall richness of its fictional universe. With little characterization or stakes, this is issue is at best a necessary stepping stone to the epic conclusion which begins next month. Read Full Review
Overall, I found the story and art here to be a bit generic. Had the story developed over more issues, perhaps the outcome would have been different. But as it stands, there were none of the usual twists and turns, no surprises, and very little reason for the story to exist. Boy Blue was one of the best-developed characters in Fables and "the boys in the band" deserved their moment in the spotlight. I expected more from this issue, especially as the series nears its finale. Read Full Review
I can't imagine it took Willingham much effort to write this, nor Leialoha to draw it. Certainly, neither built their reputations by such blatant phoning-it-in. Read Full Review
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