Things are not going so well for either our famously intrepid hero or his "merry" band of assistant heroes. Spike and Gunn finds themselves committing rooftop shenanigans, Connor is in over his head back at the office, and Angel is starting to wonder if anyone is going to find him before he dies of boredom. And just what is Connor "chosen" for, anyway?
With the blood dry at Gotham's fourth gruesome murder scene in as many weeks, Batman is stumped. The same hallmarks haunt each investigation: brute-force entries, bodies ripped to shreds and stamped with enormous bite marks, and clumps of furwolf furscattered in the wreckage. The streets buzz with rumors of the Werewolf of Gotham. Determined to crack this case, Batman finds no leads and a mysterious, hairy, chain-smoking figure dogging his every move. The Dark Knight's dangerously close to losing his cool when a series of bombings levels the city's libraries in the days leading up to the 32nd annual Gotham Literary Festival. As Batman narrows in on the Bookworm and his literary henchmen, he discovers that an invaluable book from another world is at the center of the violence. Stranger still, the wolf is in on it. But what kind of monster is built from such brains and brawnand is he an enemy or an ally? Worlds collide as a Gotham mystery kick-starts a return to the world of Fables!
Taking down the big bad wolf is at the top of Batman's agenda, but the Dark Knight is the least of Bigby's concerns. He has the pulse of more sinister forces at work when he takes to the streets to track down a magical book that's gone missing from Fabletown!
Batman and Bigbys brawl comes to a grinding halt after a wave of explosions rocks Gotham. When a giant wolf emerges from the wreckage, Batman and his team of Robins stop at nothing to bring down the beastand all goes according to the true villains master plan!
Batman and Bigby call a cease-fire as the city recovers from a night of violence, and evidence of a shared enemy surfaces when Gotham's magical connection to Fabletown is revealed. But with egos at stake and wounds to lick, will a common cause be enough to transform this tenuous truce into a heroic alliance?
The crossover event concludes here! Now that they know the true power in Bookworm's possession, Batman and Bigby must race across Gotham to put an end to a plan that's already plunged the city into flames. But when they arrive, it looks like Bookworm has somehow found the strength necessary to take on Batmana fight he'll have to manage on his own, as Bigby goes up against a surprising foe from Fabletown!
Somebody's scouring Gotham for a very powerful book-and they're covering their tracks with acts of horrific book-related terrorism. That book's power flows from Fabletown...which means it's fallen to Bigby Wolf to cross the dimensional divide and find it
A storm rages outside the Last Story Home. A long-overdue battle plays out in the wind and rain...Bigby Wolf and Peter Pan have finally come face-to-face. But while these two deliver their deadly blows, an even greater threat has found its way into the Wolf cabin, putting Snow and her children at risk!
One of the most famous Fables of all might be restored to her former glory, but it's not going to come without a cost. The benefactor behind her magical resurrection has also come to collect from Geppetto, who we learn has a few strings of his own. Is this godlike being really the one behind the rise of the Empire? And why only now have they returned with a vengeance?
There's trouble brewing in the Black Forest, and Squire Polly has sent out a rallying cry to all woodland creatures. This is their world. Their land. And they're not going to fall prey to any sort of invasion. But is Polly even capable of inspiring everyone to action? Meanwhile, Greenjack has partnered up with Mrs. Bear for an adventure of her own!
Blossom Wolf's adventure takes a dark turn when she comes across a stack of ancient boxes bound up in chains. The voice inside begs to be freed, but will Blossom's curiosity get the better of her? Meanwhile, Greenjack and Mrs. Bear find themselves lost amongst the mundys, determined to find whoever is threatening their woods, but Pan has already caught wind of their arrival.
Connor Wolf has taken a shine to a wandering hero who has plans to teach Connor all he knows. They'll make daring rescues and slay monsters, but when the pair comes across Old Sam in the Black Forest, Connor discovers that his mentor's sense of adventure has a cruel streak. Plus, a French bistro in New York becomes a dueling ground as Greenjack makes a dramatic entrance to square off against Pan.
Bigby and Snow have raised their children to be outstanding heroes, but just as they're ready to congratulate each other on their parenting skills, Snow reveals a secret to Bigby that will rattle his world!
Just in time for the 20th anniversary of its launch, the acclaimed blockbuster that defined an era of Vertigo returns with an all-new 12-issue story, The Black Foresta tale that picks up right where Fables #150 left off, providing a new entry point into the world of Fabletown! The dust has barely settled from the climactic battle between Totenkinder and Cinderellaand everything is far from happily ever after. A legendary new adversary has arrived, and he plans to get even with Geppetto for the mess that has been made of Manhattan. But it's a new day...and with it, a new Jack in the Green has arrived in the Black Forest. And within the emergency room of a New York hospitala Fable long thought dead returns! Don't miss the 20th-anniversary box set to get caught up on one of comics' longest-running fantasy hits!
Final volume! The ever after is here for the legendary beings of Fabletown. This fourth compendium edition collects the final chapters of the acclaimed series from Fables #114-150, revealing the ultimate fates of beloved characters Bigby Wolf, Snow White, Rose Red, and more!
Collecting the first six story arcs of the Eisner Award-winning modern fairy tale classic in an affordably priced compendium! When a savage creature known only as the Adversary conquered the fabled lands of legends and fairy tales, the famous figures of folklore were forced into exile. Disguised among the ordinary citizens of modern-day New York City, these magical characters created their own peaceful and secret society called Fabletown. But when Snow White's party-girl sister, Rose Red, is apparently murdered, it's up to Fabletown's sheriff-the reformed Big Bad Wolf, better known as Bigby-to find the killer. Meanwhile, trouble of a different sort brews at the Fables' upstate farm, where nonhuman inhabitants are preaching revolution...and threatening the carefully nurtured secrecy of Fabletown. Collecting Fables #1-41, Fables: The Last Castle, Fables: 1,001 Nights of Snowfall, and a short story from Fables: Legends in Exile. New cover by Mark Buckingham.
Fables Compendium Two starts with the story "Arabian Nights (and Days)," when foreigners start showing up in Fabletown-much to the dismay of longtime residents--plunging Fabletown into a culture clash of dire proportions! Prince Charming is in over his head and must call on the help of a Fable character not seen in these pages for far too long...and this is one wish he can't take back. This collection takes on a life of its own, ending with the postwar story "The Dark Ages"-but if the Fables knew the consequences, they might not have gone to war at all. Collects Fables #42-82.
As the free Fables struggle to regroup following the destruction of their New York City stronghold, Mr. Dark grows more powerful than ever! Sitting amid the wreckage that was once Fabletown, this sinister figure is building a web of fear and anger that threatens to ensnare any Fable who strays too close. Who among the Fables could defeat such a foe? The witches and warlocks formerly of the 13th floor? A damaged Rose Red with nothing to lose? Or perhaps it's a jobfor a super-team! ? This third of four compendiums collects stories from Fables #83-113, the original graphic novel Fables: Werewolves of the Heartland, and "The Great Fables Crossover" chapters from Jack of Fables #33-35 and The Literals #1-3.
Written by Bill Willingham Art by Lan Medina, Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha and Craig T. Hamilton Cover by James Jean For the first time ever, Bill Willingham's acclaimed, Eisner Award-winning series FABLES is presented in a deluxe hardcover edition collecting issues #1-10. When a savage creature known only as the Adversary conquered the fabled lands of legends and fairy tales, all of the infamous inhabitants of folklore were forced into exile. Disguised among the normal citizens of modern-day New York, these magical characters have created their own peaceful and secret society within an exclusive luxury apartment building called Fabletown. When Snow White's party-girl sister, Rose Red, is apparently murdered, it's up to Fabletown's sheriff, the reformed and pardoned Big Bad Wolf, to find the killer. Meanwhile, trouble of a different sort brews at the Fables' upstate farm where non-human inhabitants are preaching revolution - and threatening Fabletown's carefully nurtured secrecy. Advance-solicited; on sale September 30 7.0625" x 10.875", 264 pages. Full Color. US, MATURE READERS.
It's a new edition of the classic first FABLES collection featuring issues #1-5 of the awardwinning series, with updated trade dress! This first FABLES volume introduces Fabletown, and the murder mystery of Snow White's party-girl sister, Rose Red. It's up to Bigby, Fabletown's sheriff, and a reformed and pardoned Big Bad Wolf, to determine if the culprit is Bluebeard, Rose's ex-lover and notorious wife killer, or Jack, her current live-in boyfriend and former beanstalk-climber. This new edition features a brand-new painted cover by Mark Buckingham, as well as the short FABLES comic from PETER & MAX, presented here for the first time in color!
Written by BILL WILLINGHAM Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM, STEVE LEIALOHA, BRYAN TALBOT, LAN MEDINA, LINDA MEDLEY, CRAIG HAMILTON and P. CRAIG RUSSELL Cover by JAMES JEAN For the first time in hardcover - Bill Willingham's acclaimed series gets the deluxe treatment in this volume collecting issues #11-18 of the Eisner Award winning series, along with FABLES: THE LAST CASTLE. As Snow White recovers from a bullet to the brain, she and Bigby spend a lot of time in each other's company. But when they announce that they'll be vacationing together, all of Fabletown is shocked. The twosome are about to leave New York City and cross paths with a ruthless enemy lurking in the woods. Scheduled to arrive on NOVEMBER 17 264 pages. 7.0625" x 10.875", Full Color. MATURE READERS
Written by Bill Willingham Artist by Mark Buckingham, Mike Allred, Andrew Pepoy, Peter Gross and David Hahn Cover by James Jean The 12th volume in the best-selling, award-winning FABLES series collects the epic from issues #76-82 of the acclaimed monthly series. If you've ever craved a guided tour of Fabletown's secret Manhattan location, prepare to be thrilled. Pinocchio has a field day taking a certain VIP around the city. And exactly which Fabletown denizens are no longer active (dead, alive or otherwise) just might shock you into a comic book coma. Also in this volume, you'll find the 4-part story featuring Freddy and Mouse, two local rogues who just want to get along and perhaps turn a bit of profit in the post-war, topsy-turvy world. Meanwhile, in Fabletown, a new political group forms called the Society of Seconds, and what they want doesn't seem very reasonable at all. Advance-solicited; on sale August 12. 192 pages. Full Color. MATURE READERS.
The tights and capes have been stored away forever, but where do the Fables go from here? Bigby and Snow White's cubs try to move forward after learning a hard lesson about life and death in this collection featuring issues #108-113 of the acclaimed series. [(W) Bill Willingham (A) Mark Buckingham & Various (CA) Joao Ruas]
In these tales from Fables #114-123, a harrowing epic starts when Snow and Bigby's cub Therese receives a Christmas gift from an unknown admirer. This red plastic boat may hold the key to a deep, disturbing secret that will incite a series of soul-crushing events for the denizens of Fabletown. [(W) Bill Willingham (A) Mark Buckingham & Various (CA) Joao Ruas]
In these stories from FABLES #124-129, Castle Dark is back in the hands of the Fables as Bigby sets off from Fabletown in Brian Rose's blood-fueled sports car to track down two abducted cubs. Unfortunately for Snow White, besides suffering the trauma of her missing cubs, a long-forgotten secret threatens to sabotage her marriage to Bigby. This volume also collects the backup stories starring Bufkin and Lily from issues #122-134 and the full-length tale from #124. [(W) Bill Willingham (A) Mark Buckingham & Various (CA) Mark Buckingham]
Rose Red takes the mantle of Paladin of Hope to rally the Fables in the tragic aftermath of Snow White. A new dark age calls for a new Round Table, with modern knights willing to take on a sacred quest to reassemble the shattered pieces of Fabletown. This new volume collects issues #131-136 of this multiple Eisner-Award-winning series. [(W) Bill Willingham, Mark Buckingham (A) Mark Buckingham & Various (CA) Dan Dos Santos]
In this penultimate volume of Bill Willingham's Fables, the residents of Fabletown look to live happily ever after, but there is a steep price to pay for happiness as Rose Red clashes with Snow White! Collects issues #141-149 of this Eisner-Award-winning series.
It's the final trade paperback volume of FABLES! No, wait - it's Fables #150, the grand finale of the best-selling, award-winning comic book series! And it's also an original graphic novel in the tradition of 1001 Nights of Snowfall! Yes, it's all this and more! Join us for 150 - that's, right, 150! - pages of new stories starring your favorite Fables, all from the mind of Bill Willingham. It all starts with an 80-page lead story illustrated by series regulars Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha, plus stories illustrated by Mark Schultz, Gene Ha, Neal Adams, Andrew Pepoy and many more! Don't miss the final bows for Boy Blue, Stinky, Lake and more in this once-in-a-lifetime issue that also features a foldout cover by Nimit Malavia that opens into a four-panel mural! It's even got metallic ink!
When Little Red Riding Hood suddenly reappears in these stories from issues #19-27, she's welcomed as a miraculous survivor by nearly everyone except her old nemesis, Bigby Wolf, who smells espionage and subversion. But will he be able to prove his case before disaster strikes?
In this Fables collection featuring issues #46-51 of the Eisner Award winning series, the threat of the Adversary looms ever closer as the drums of war begin their steady beat. The Fables prepare for battle, but first they must find their would-be commander: Bigby Wolf! [(W) Bill Willingham (A) Mark Buckingham & Various (CA) James Jean]
In these stories from issues #101-113, Mister Dark has risen again, more powerful than ever. The Fables are down to their last defenses-looks like it's time for Super Fables! But what happens when the tights and capes are stored away? Bigby and Snow White's cubs try to move forward after learning a hard lesson about life and death.
In these stories from issues #114-129, Snow and Bigby's cub Therese receives a Christmas gift from an unknown admirer. But this innocent red plastic boat holds the key to a deep, disturbing secret that will incite a series of soul-crushing events for the denizens of Fabletown. And when Snow White is locked up by ruthless Prince Brandish, she'll be forced to take up arms in her own defense.
In these tales from Fables #130-140, Rose Red, as the human avatar of Hope, is inspired to gather her own knights and re-form the Round Table right on the Fables' farm. Who will be her new recruits? As she tries to pull everyone together, a certain dead man has left his remains on the coroner's table. A new era begins as knights arrive from every corner of countless worlds-but is Snow White destined to bring it all crashing down?
Bigby Wolf takes center stage in what might be the most action-packed FABLES story to date. Bigby embarks on a quest through the American Heartland to find a new location for Fabletown. In his wanderings, Bigby stumbles across a small town named Story City, that, amazingly enough, seems to be populated by werewolves. Who are they and where did they come from? They aren't Fables, but they sure aren't normal mundys. They seem to already know and revere Bigby, but at the same time they've captured and caged him - but why? Unravelling the many mysteries of Story City may cost Bigby more than his life. [(W) Bill Willingham (CA) Mark Dos Santos]
Bigby Wolf takes center stage in this original graphic novel, embarking on a quest through the American Heartland to find a new location for Fabletown. In his wanderings, Bigby stumbles across a small town named Story City, that, amazingly enough, seems to be populated by werewolves. Who are they and where did they come from? They aren't Fables, but they sure aren't normal mundys. They seem to already know and revere Bigby, but at the same time they've captured and caged him - but why? Unravelling the many mysteries of Story City may cost Bigby more than his life [(W) Bill Willingham (A) Craig Hamilton & Various (CA) Daniel Dos Santos]
In the grand tradition of FABLES: 1001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL, this original FAIREST graphic novel features short stories written by Bill Willingham, as told through the Magic Mirror! Featuring artwork by some the finest artists in comics, you won't want to miss it! [(W) Bill Willingham (A) Chris Sprouse & Various (CA) Adam Hughes]
Written by JAMES ROBINSON Art by MARK BAGLEY & NORM RAPMUND Cover by MARK BAGLEY & JESUS MERINO 1:25 DC 75th Anniversary Variant cover by GEORGE PÉREZ In part 2 of the JLA/JSA crossover, the Starheart has staked its claim on Alan Scott and his kids Jade and Obsidian! Can the combined might of the Justice Society and the Justice League break up the newly reunited family before they unwittingly unleash serious damage on the DC Universe? Also features the second piece of the 5-part interconnecting cover by Mark Bagley and Jesus Merino! Scheduled to arrive on JULY 21 32 pages. Full Color. [Mark Bagley; Jesus Marino]
Lark is a runaway living rough on the streets of LA, when suddenly she's transported to an alien world of swords, dragons and magic, where everyone wants her dead. And she likely won't live long enough to find out why! Covers by Jen Bartel, Mark Dos Santos, Paulina Ganucheau, and Kari Lynn Smith.
THE EPIC STEAMPUNK CROSSOVER CONTINUES! Magna Spadarossa gets a taste of life in the Big City, but it's not all she had hoped. Assassins galore are after her, but why? It's up to Vampirella, the Green Hornet, Kato, and the best Victorian futuristic technology they have to keep Magna safe but will that be enough? [(W) Bill Willingham (A) Sergio Fernandez Davila (CA) Johnny Desjardins]
THE EPIC STEAMPUNK CROSSOVER CONTINUES! Magna Spadarossa gets a taste of life in the Big City, but it's not all she had hoped. Assassins galore are after her, but why? It's up to Vampirella, the Green Hornet, Kato, and the best Victorian futuristic technology they have to keep Magna safe but will that be enough? [(W) Bill Willingham (A) Sergio Fernandez Davila (CA) Concept Art Team]
Bill Willingham, the bestselling author of DC/Vertigo's Fables, reimagines the most iconic characters of the Dynamite stable in a gorgeous and expansive Steampunk universe! A mysterious woman named Magna Spadarossa searches the many kingdoms of her world to find her missing sister, Sonja. From glamorous airships to clockwork cities to primordial jungles, Magna evades the pursuit of strange and dastardly villains, thanks to the help of many brave heroes. Featuring Red Sonja, Vampirella, Green Hornet, Kato, Flash Gordon, The Phantom, Silver Star, Captain Victory, The Six Million Dollar Man, and Zorro, as you've never seen them before!
Red Sonja's Hyrkanian habitat is turned upside down as her greatest enemy becomes... her greatest admirer?!?! You thought Kulan Gath being evil was frightful, wait until you see him head-over-heels in loooove!!! Sonja will face her greatest challenge resisting the urge to kill a love that Can. Not. Die!!!! Featuring the Shakespearian sonnets of Bill Willingham, the luscious lines of Giuseppe Cafaro and crush-ridden covers by Joe Linsner, Jimmy Broxton and cosplayer Savannah Polson, you'll feel like cupid's hiding in your pull list!
Written by BILL WILLINGHAM Penciled by NEIL EDWARDS Cover by AMANDA CONNER Things are looking grim for our trio of titans! As the fight moves to the mountaintops, can the Warriors Three contain the ancient evil of Fenris and the new, enterprising evil of Helen? Don't miss a panel of this heart-pounding conclusion from Bestselling Comic Writer Bill Willingham with thrilling pencils by Neil Edwards! 32 pages. /Rated T+
Hath the world known anyone so noble as Hogun? So dashing as Fandral? Soergreat as the mighty Volstagg? Hath the world ever known anything like the Warriors Three? The answer is "no," and that's probably a good thing for the tectonic plates of Midgard most likely could not withstand suchahmight. But lo, an evil is brewing down in the depths of Hel that neither man nor God is prepared for. When an ancient monster is let loose on the world, only the Warriors Three are able to rise to the challenge! From the bestselling comics writer Bill Willingham (Fables) and breakout artist Neil Edwards (FANTASTIC FOUR) comes a tale of such magnitude the Marvel Universe has never seen! Collecting WARRIORS THREE #1-4 plus a classic saga of the Warriors Three and a monster of greener color from 1968's TALES TO ASTONISH #101 and INCREDIBLE HULK #102 by Stan Lee, Gary Friedrich and Marie Severin.
