Fairest: Return of the Maharaja

Fairest [vol. 3]: Return of the Maharaja by Sean Williams, 144 pages

Volume three of the Fables spin-off, Fairest, marks a turning point for this series. It's the first one without Bill Willingham getting a writing credit (more about that in a minute) and it's the first one that doesn't feature a female fable that is well-known in the Fables universe. This volume takes place in an Indian world and centers on Nalayani, a figure from Indian mythology, and Prince Charming, that rakish man who wooed Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty (but is getting nowhere with Nalayani).

It's an interesting story, but Williams' writing isn't quite up to par. There's a lot more onomatopoeia and action sequences, and less storytelling, which is sad. I am curious to see where this goes next though.