Fables # 87

Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Mark Buckingham and Andrew Pepoy

It's nice to see things on this title return to normal, as the _inghams give us a look at the state of magic after the Dark Man (who I thought was previously being called Mister Dark) came to town.

We get a discussion of power on the 13th floor (which is now in a pumpkin on the farm), a look at Blufkin and Frankie, who are now on their own in the business office, with all sorts of nasty creatures, and a star turn from the Magic Mirror, who has suddenly become more interesting than ever before. As well, Bigby, Beast, and the war council start making plans to deal with the Dark Man.

I was concerned that, after the defeat of the Adversary, there wouldn't be enough to keep this book compelling. It turns out I didn't need to worry. Willingham clearly has a lot of stuff in store here, and the book is looking as good as ever. This months cover is one of the first that doesn't make me miss James Jean too...