We got in touch with the creator of Suburban Fairy Tales to learn more about the ideas behind the series, the characters, and what inspires its humor, and here’s what we found out.
When asked about the origins of the series and its characters, the creator shared: “Originally, I had planned Suburban Fairy Tales to have an ensemble cast, without a single main character. I chose fairy tale characters with distinctive traits like Pinocchio, the Frog Prince, Rapunzel, and the Big Bad Wolf.”
Interestingly, the now-iconic trio of pigs wasn’t introduced all at once. As he explained: “At the beginning, instead of including all three little pigs, I only used Little Pig #3. I felt it wasn’t necessary to include all of them at once, and honestly, #3 just felt like a funnier number than 1 or 2. A pig who’s number 3 is just inherently more amusing.” Over time, the other pigs were gradually added and developed their own personalities and appearances.
When it comes to crafting each comic, a lot of attention goes into building the final punchline. “Getting to that final-panel twist takes a lot of thought, and often a lot of rewriting. I usually work about three months ahead of what gets posted online,” he said, adding that revisiting older drafts helps refine the humor: “Looking at a strip with fresh eyes after some time has passed really helps.”
Many of the comics feel so relatable because they’re rooted in real experiences. As the creator noted: “Many of my characters are exaggerated versions of myself or people I know or have met in real life.” He also shared that past dating experiences played a big role in shaping some of the storylines, especially in earlier strips.
At the heart of it all is a simple goal: making people laugh. “There’s so much polarization and negativity in the world today… I see my comics as a small escape from that,” he explained. By avoiding heavy topics and focusing on humor, he hopes to offer readers a lighthearted break—and judging by the response, it’s clearly working.
