Cinderella: Fables are Forever Graphic Novel Review

Cinderella: Fables are ForeverErica gives this comic two starsCinderella: Fables are Forever by Chris Roberson
Art: Shawn McManus

I had such higher expectations for this book. Cinderella is an awesome character, and I want her to have her own book that showcases her awesome. But this volume just wasn’t it.

First, I’m not a fan of McManus’ art. After being so spoiled by all the Fables‘ art, this was just subpar. I feel like McManus never understood Dorothy. Like he never got how to draw her famous braids and freckles. Not to mention her entire “goth” look was outdated and looked more like something a high schooler would wear to rebel, not a woman. Particularly not a woman who’s supposed to be notorious in the assassin world. If she’s supposed to leave a mark (no pun intended), then her look needs to too. Not to mention when she and Cinderella were fighting, there would be random boobs attacking each other, instead of weapons or fists.

I go back and forth over whether or not I like how McManus draws Cinderella. In some places, her angles are just too harsh. Sometimes she looks too curvy, and sometimes too gaunt. Though I do like how he draws her nose. It keeps the princess feeling. Continue reading “Cinderella: Fables are Forever Graphic Novel Review”