And now we return you to our regularly scheduled Jack of the Fables, where things are getting increasinly weirdly meta.



You know... it kind of works. Especially when it's not crossing over with the main Fables storyline any more.

Standing alone, it's not the best of the Jack stories, but it's got some interesting potential at least (once you get through it). And more weird Jack backstory!



Plus, hey. The authors get to make a crack about how all humans look the same to them. :D

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Jack Frost shines, Jack of Fables whines. ( )

This series has redeemed itself with this volume. I love where the story's gone :) ( )

I really enjoyed this issue. The two Jacks mentioned in the title are the rascal Jack Horner and his new found son, Jack Frost. Although not travelling together, each is following their own inclinations. Jack Frost has decided that he wants to be a hero and sets off seeking a quest. Meanwhile Jack Horner is going through a change, at first he gets fat and sloppy but sensing that a bigger change is coming, he hurries off to find himself a cave.

Both Jacks have their trusty sidekicks along with them. Jack Senior has Gary, the Pathetic Fallacy while Jack Frost meets and obtains McDuff for his travelling companion. Also Babe the Blue Oxen makes an appearance or two.

I like the new direction this series has taken. The stories seem lighter and more humorous as the older Jack struggles with his new appearance. Jack Frost is a great addition to the series, a character that one can really root for. Of course, the issue ends with some important question unanswered, chief among them is whether Jack Senior will ever revert to his normal self. ( )

My blog post about this book is at this link. ( )