Beauty

Lore & Background

Beauty is one of the many characters from folklore and mythology who appear in the Fables comic series. She is part of the community of Fables who have taken refuge in New York City after their Homelands were conquered by the Adversary. Most characters are from European stories, and Beauty fits that category as a figure from the well-known fairy tale. She resides in Fabletown alongside her husband, Beast, and other notable Fables such as Snow White, Rose Red, Prince Charming, and Boy Blue. Her character is part of the broader ensemble that populates the world of Fables, which includes both main series and spin-offs like Jack of Fables.

Reader's Guide

Beauty is a character from the Fables comic book series, which ran from July 2002 to July 2015, with a revival in 2022. She is based on the public domain fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast," one of many such figures used by creator Bill Willingham. In the series, she lives in Fabletown, a secret community in New York City, with her husband Beast. She is part of the larger cast of Fables, which includes characters like Bigby Wolf (the sheriff), Snow White (deputy mayor), and others. The series deals with the Fables' efforts to hide from humans ("Mundies") and later confront the Adversary, but Beauty's specific role in these events is not covered.

Did You Know?

• The series Fables was launched in July 2002 and concluded in July 2015, with a 12-issue continuation in 2022.
• The Fables series won multiple Eisner Awards and received several Hugo Award nominations for Best Graphic Story.
• Beauty appears in a series where most characters are from European stories, with major exceptions being Arabian and American fables.