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Fables, Vol. 21: Happily Ever After by Bill Willingham (Writer) , Mark Buckingham (Artist) , Steve Leialoha (Illustrator)

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! Collecting: Fables 141-149

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Fairest, Volume 4: Of Men and Mice by Marc Andreyko (Writer) , Shawn McManus (Artist) , Adam Hughes (Cover Artist) , Lee Loughridge (Colorist) , Todd Klein (Letterer)

Cinderella returns in an all-new epic! After an assassination attempt on Snow White, Cind is called back into service to unravel an age-old conspiracy that dates back to that fateful midnight ball! Can Cind uncover the plot and prevent a massacre in Fabletown? By critically acclaimed writer Marc Andreyko (Manhunter, Torso, The Lost) and legendary artist Shawn McManus (Cinder Cinderella returns in an all-new epic! After an assassination attempt on Snow White, Cind is called back into service to unravel an age-old conspiracy that dates back to that fateful midnight ball! Can Cind uncover the plot and prevent a massacre in Fabletown? By critically acclaimed writer Marc Andreyko (Manhunter, Torso, The Lost) and legendary artist Shawn McManus (Cinderella, Swamp Thing), Fairest, Volume 4: Of Men and Mice ties directly into Fables! Collects issues #21-26.

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Fairest, Volume 3: The Return of the Maharaja by Sean E. Williams (Writer) , Stephen Sadowski (Artist) , Phil Jimenez (Artist) , Andrew Pepoy (Artist) , Dan Green (Artist) , Russ Braun (Artist) , Meghan Hetrick (Ar

When young Nalayani seeks the help of the Maharaja to save her humble village, she uncovers a secret that could change the Fables Universe forever: the still alive but thought long dead Prince Charming! Collecting: Fairest 15-20

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Fables, Vol. 20: Camelot by Bill Willingham (Writer) , Mark Buckingham (Artist) , Steve Leialoha (Illustrator) , Russ Braun (Illustrator) , Barry Kitson (Illustrator) , Andrew Pepoy (Illustrator

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. Collecting: Fables 130-140

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The Unwritten, Vol. 9: The Unwritten Fables by Mike Carey (Writer) , Bill Willingham (Writer) , Peter Gross (Artist) , Mark Buckingham (Artist) , Yuko Shimizu (Illustrator)

The worlds of Fables and The Unwritten collide in the epic comic event by Mike Carey and Bill Willingham! Tommy Taylor is thrust into the world of Vertigo's hit series Fables! But a dark and terrible foe has seized the fairy-tale homelands and our world. In desperation, the witches of Fabletown gather to summon the greatest mage the worlds have ever seen. But they are in fo The worlds of Fables and The Unwritten collide in the epic comic event by Mike Carey and Bill Willingham! Tommy Taylor is thrust into the world of Vertigo's hit series Fables! But a dark and terrible foe has seized the fairy-tale homelands and our world. In desperation, the witches of Fabletown gather to summon the greatest mage the worlds have ever seen. But they are in for an unpleasant surprise. Collecting: The Unwritten 50-55

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Hare and Tortoise by Alison Murray

Alison Murray offers an enchanting retelling of a much-loved Aesop’s fable with a mischievous twist. Hare (Leapus swifticus) can barely stay still for a minute. He’s the fastest on the farm. Tortoise (Slow and steadicus) can stay still for a very long time. She has occasionally been mistaken for a rock. So when they decide to have a race, Hare is certain to win . . . isn’t Alison Murray offers an enchanting retelling of a much-loved Aesop’s fable with a mischievous twist. Hare (Leapus swifticus) can barely stay still for a minute. He’s the fastest on the farm. Tortoise (Slow and steadicus) can stay still for a very long time. She has occasionally been mistaken for a rock. So when they decide to have a race, Hare is certain to win . . . isn’t he? Through the meadow, around the duck pond, and straight into the carrot field. Carrots? Oh, dear. Whether encountering the classic tale for the first time or tracing the racecourse map to relive it, children will be quick to realize Hare’s folly and eager to join the cheering for easygoing, persistent Tortoise. She may be slow, but watch her go!

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Mela and the Elephant by Dow Phumiruk , Ziyue Chen (illustrator)

Mela sets out to explore the river outside her village but quickly ends up in trouble when her little boat is swept downstream and into the dense jungle. She encounters a crocodile, a leopard, and some monkeys, offering each a prize return for helping her find her way home but the animals snatch up their rewards without helping Mela back to her village. Just when she's abo Mela sets out to explore the river outside her village but quickly ends up in trouble when her little boat is swept downstream and into the dense jungle. She encounters a crocodile, a leopard, and some monkeys, offering each a prize return for helping her find her way home but the animals snatch up their rewards without helping Mela back to her village. Just when she's about to give up, an elephant shows Mela that kindness is its own reward. This new fable is told with authentic Thai customs and includes an author's note with more Thai traditions and language. Recognized in The 50 Best Multicultural Picture Books of 2018

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3.9/5

Fables by Bill Willingham (Writer) , Mark Buckingham (Artist) , Steve Leialoha (Inker) , Niko Henrichon (Artist) , Mike Allred (Artist) , Peter Gross (Artist) , David Hahn (Ar

The final battle between the free Fables of the mundane world and the Empire occupying their former Homelands is here! The creatures of myth and fairytale lore have assembled together to finally face the Adversary and his hordes. But victory will not come without a price—who will live and who will die for the fate of the Homelands? Bill Willingham’s Eisner Award-winning, N The final battle between the free Fables of the mundane world and the Empire occupying their former Homelands is here! The creatures of myth and fairytale lore have assembled together to finally face the Adversary and his hordes. But victory will not come without a price—who will live and who will die for the fate of the Homelands? Bill Willingham’s Eisner Award-winning, New York Times best-selling series comes to the deluxe hardcover format here in Fables: The Deluxe Edition, Book Nine in one of the most epic storylines in the series’ long history. Collecting: Fables 70-82

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The Pandas and Their Chopsticks: And Other Animals Stories by Demi

What do polite pandas, cunning kitties, talkative turtles, and hasty hedgehogs have in common? They all feature in the delightful new book of whimsical animal stories by award-winning artist Demi! Adapted from traditional folktales, these lighthearted stories have a universal appeal and will provide valuable lessons for little hearts and minds to absorb. Discover how panda What do polite pandas, cunning kitties, talkative turtles, and hasty hedgehogs have in common? They all feature in the delightful new book of whimsical animal stories by award-winning artist Demi! Adapted from traditional folktales, these lighthearted stories have a universal appeal and will provide valuable lessons for little hearts and minds to absorb. Discover how panda learns the importance of sharing, how turtle discovers the danger of being proud, and how everyone, including tiny hummingbird, has their part to play in life.

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The Fox and the Crow by Manasi Subramaniam (Adapted by) , Culpeo S. Fox (Illustrations) , Shobha Viswanath (Idea)

In this timeless Aesop's fable, a fox and a crow vie for a piece of bread. The crow has it, but can the fox get it? This breathtakingly beautiful picture book adapted by Manasi Subramaniam and by Culpeo S. Fox is an exploration of this tale. Each page stands alone like a brilliant painting; when the pages come together, they tell us the story like never before. Manasi Subra In this timeless Aesop's fable, a fox and a crow vie for a piece of bread. The crow has it, but can the fox get it? This breathtakingly beautiful picture book adapted by Manasi Subramaniam and by Culpeo S. Fox is an exploration of this tale. Each page stands alone like a brilliant painting; when the pages come together, they tell us the story like never before. Manasi Subramaniam is an award-winning writer of fiction and poetry. Culpeo S. Fox is an artist from Germany with a unique focus on wildlife and method art.

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Fables, Vol. 22: Farewell by Bill Willingham (Writer, Artist) , Mark Buckingham (Artist) , Steve Leialoha (Inker) , Andrew Pepoy (Inker) , Dan Green (Inker) , José Marzán Jr. (Inker) ,

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 Fables: 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 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 Fables: 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!

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Fables: The Wolf Among Us, Volume 1 [#1-24] by Matthew Sturges , Dave Justus (Writer) , Shawn McManus (Artist) , Stephen Sadowski (Artist) , Travis Moore (Artist) , Christopher Mitten (Artist) ,

Contains chapters #1-24 based on first digital editions. Even before the first issue of Fables , there were stories to be told, shadowy avenues to explore, and lives hanging in the balance! Bigby Wolf has seen plenty in his time as Sheriff of Fabletown...but nothing can prepare him for this... It all starts with a simple domestic disturbance. But when Bigby learns that his Contains chapters #1-24 based on first digital editions. Even before the first issue of Fables , there were stories to be told, shadowy avenues to explore, and lives hanging in the balance! Bigby Wolf has seen plenty in his time as Sheriff of Fabletown...but nothing can prepare him for this... It all starts with a simple domestic disturbance. But when Bigby learns that his old nemesis, the Woodsman who has an axe to grind, is part of the scene, things go downhill fast. And how will Bigby and Snow White keep their heads long enough to crack the case when they get caught up in a grisly murder mystery? Fables: The Wolf Among Us is a gripping adaptation and expansion of the smash-hit video game from Telltale Games, and an official prequel to Bill Willingham's bestselling Fables ! Written by Fables alum Matthew Sturges ( Jack of Fables ) and Dave Justus ( House of Mystery ), with art by Stephen Sadowski (JSA), Shawn McManus (Fables, Fairest), and Travis Moore (JSA ALL STARS)! Collecting: Fables: The Wolf Among Us 1-8

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Fables: The Wolf Among Us, Volume 2 [#25-48] by Matthew Sturges , Dave Justus (Writer) , Stephen Sadowski (Artist) , Shawn McManus (Artist) , Travis Moore (Artist) , Eric Nguyen (Artist) , Lee Lo

Contains chapters #25-48 based on first digital editions. As sheriff of Fabletown, Bigby Wolf has seen his share of unbelievable--and seemingly unsolvable--crimes. Before all that, though, he was faced with the greatest tests of his career... Someone is killing people on Bigby's watch--now he and Snow White must intensify their search for an increasingly elusive and brutal k Contains chapters #25-48 based on first digital editions. As sheriff of Fabletown, Bigby Wolf has seen his share of unbelievable--and seemingly unsolvable--crimes. Before all that, though, he was faced with the greatest tests of his career... Someone is killing people on Bigby's watch--now he and Snow White must intensify their search for an increasingly elusive and brutal killer. On the path to justice and retribution, they encounter secret passageways, mysterious new lands and some familiar faces from Fabletown. Fables: The Wolf Among Us is a gripping adaptation and expansion of the smash-hit video game from Telltale Games, and an official prequel to Bill Willingham's best-selling Fables ! Written by Fables alum, Matthew Sturges ( Jack of Fables ) and Dave Justus ( House of Mystery ), with art by Stephen Sadowski (JSA), Shawn McManus (Fables, Fairest), Eric Nguyen (Crossing, Midnight) and Travis Moore (JSA All Stars)! Collecting: Fables: The Wolf Among Us 9-16

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Gretel and the Case of the Missing Frog Prints by P.J. Brackston , Paula Brackston

Bavaria, 1776. When Albrecht Durer the Much Much Younger's Frog Prints go missing, he knows exactly where to turn for help. Gretel (yes, that Gretel), now 35 and still living with her gluttonous brother Hans, is the country's most famous private investigator, and she leaps at the opportunity to travel to cosmopolitan Nuremberg to take on the case. But amid the hubbub of th Bavaria, 1776. When Albrecht Durer the Much Much Younger's Frog Prints go missing, he knows exactly where to turn for help. Gretel (yes, that Gretel), now 35 and still living with her gluttonous brother Hans, is the country's most famous private investigator, and she leaps at the opportunity to travel to cosmopolitan Nuremberg to take on the case. But amid the hubbub of the city s annual sausage festival, Gretel struggles to find any clues that point toward the elusive thief. Even with the aid of the chatty mice living under her bed, the absent prints remain stubbornly out of view, and Gretel is forced to get creative in her search for the truth."

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The Tiger Who Would be King by James Thurber , JooHee Yoon (Illustrator)

Gorgeously illustrated and including two gatefolds that give us a panoramic jungle at war, The Tiger Who Would Be King is as entertaining as it is wise, as wry as it is passionate. Yoon's humorous images support this beautifully written text with wit and insight. Her final portrait of the tiger in a sea of silence will stay with the reader for a long, long time. JooHee Yoon Gorgeously illustrated and including two gatefolds that give us a panoramic jungle at war, The Tiger Who Would Be King is as entertaining as it is wise, as wry as it is passionate. Yoon's humorous images support this beautifully written text with wit and insight. Her final portrait of the tiger in a sea of silence will stay with the reader for a long, long time. JooHee Yoon is an illustrator and printmaker. She strives to create picture books that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. James Thurber joined the staff of the New Yorker in 1927. His contributions to that magazine, both as a writer and an artist, were instrumental in changing the character of American humor.

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Fables, Vol. 1: Legends in Exile by Bill Willingham (Writer) , Lan Medina (Artist) , Steve Leialoha (Artist) , Craig Hamilton (Artist) , James Jean (Cover Artist)

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. B 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. But when Snow White's party-girl sister, Rose Red, is apparently murdered, it is up to Fabletown's sheriff, a reformed and pardoned Big Bad Wolf (Bigby Wolf), to determine if the killer is Bluebeard, Rose's ex-lover and notorious wife killer, or Jack, her current live-in boyfriend and former beanstalk-climber. Collecting: Fables 1-5

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Fables, Vol. 2: Animal Farm by Bill Willingham , Mark Buckingham (Artist) , Steve Leialoha (Artist) , James Jean (Cover Artist)

Ever since they were driven from their homelands by the Adversary, the non-human Fables have been living on the Farm—a vast property in upstate New York that keeps them hidden from the prying eyes of the mundane world. But now, after hundreds of years of isolation, the Farm is seething with revolution, fanned by the inflammatory rhetoric of Goldilocks and the Three Little Ever since they were driven from their homelands by the Adversary, the non-human Fables have been living on the Farm—a vast property in upstate New York that keeps them hidden from the prying eyes of the mundane world. But now, after hundreds of years of isolation, the Farm is seething with revolution, fanned by the inflammatory rhetoric of Goldilocks and the Three Little Pigs. And when Snow White and her sister Rose Red stumble upon their plan to liberate the Homelands, the commissars of the Farm are ready to silence them—by any means necessary! Collecting the second story arc of creator and writer Bill Willingham's acclaimed series: Fables, Animal Farm features the stunning artwork of penciller Mark Buckingham and inker Steve Leialoha, and includes a special sketchbook section of preliminary artwork from Willingham, Buckingham, and cover artist James Jean. Collecting: Fables 6-10

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Fables, Vol. 3: Storybook Love by Bill Willingham (Writer) , Bryan Talbot (Artist) , Lan Medina (Artist) , Mark Buckingham (Artist) , Linda Medley (Artist) , Steve Leialoha (Artist) , James Jean (Cov

In the Fables' world, there isn't a lot of happily-ever-after to go around. As refugees from the lands of make-believe, the Fables have been driven from their storybook realms and forced to blend in with our gritty, mundane reality. But that doesn't mean they don't have any room for romance—or the pain, betrayal and jealous rage that go along with it. In fact, love may be b In the Fables' world, there isn't a lot of happily-ever-after to go around. As refugees from the lands of make-believe, the Fables have been driven from their storybook realms and forced to blend in with our gritty, mundane reality. But that doesn't mean they don't have any room for romance—or the pain, betrayal and jealous rage that go along with it. In fact, love may be blooming between two of the most hard-bitten, no-nonsense Fables around. But are they destined for happiness— or a quick and untimely death? Collecting: Fables 11-18

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Fables, Vol. 4: March of the Wooden Soldiers by Bill Willingham (Writer) , Mark Buckingham (Artist) , Craig Hamilton (Artist) , Steve Leialoha (Artist) , P. Craig Russell (Artist)

Bill Willingham's runaway hit series continues its success in this fourth trade paperback, featuring the rise of a new threat to Fabletown. When Little Red Riding Hood suddenly walks through the gate between this world and the lost Fable Homelands, she's welcomed as a miraculous survivor by nearly everyone - everyone except her old nemesis, Bigby Wolf, who smells spying and Bill Willingham's runaway hit series continues its success in this fourth trade paperback, featuring the rise of a new threat to Fabletown. When Little Red Riding Hood suddenly walks through the gate between this world and the lost Fable Homelands, she's welcomed as a miraculous survivor by nearly everyone - everyone except her old nemesis, Bigby Wolf, who smells spying and subversion more than survival. But will he be able to prove his case before disaster strikes? And how will it all affect Prince Charming's upstart campaign to become the new mayor of Fabletown? Collecting: Fables 19-21, 23-27, The Last Castle

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Fables, Vol. 5: The Mean Seasons by Bill Willingham (Writer) , Mark Buckingham (Illustrator) , Steve Leialoha (Illustrator) , Tony Akins (Illustrator) , Jimmy Palmiotti (Illustrator)

Winner of Fourteen Eisner Awards Written on the wind. With the Battle of Fabletown won, and the surrounding city of New York none the wiser, the Fables have gained a little time for rebuilding and reflection - in between interrogation of the Adversary's agent and the anticipation of Snow White's impending motherhood. For Bigby Wolf, the father of her soon-to-be newborns, tha Winner of Fourteen Eisner Awards Written on the wind. With the Battle of Fabletown won, and the surrounding city of New York none the wiser, the Fables have gained a little time for rebuilding and reflection - in between interrogation of the Adversary's agent and the anticipation of Snow White's impending motherhood. For Bigby Wolf, the father of her soon-to-be newborns, that means a visit with an old friend - and a reminiscence of another, even deadlier war. For the Mayor of Fabletown, it means a rude awakening to the harsh realities of civis administration - and its conflicting demands. And for Snow herself, it means a long, painful labor - and a series of joyous, heartwrenching surprises. Collecting: Fables 22, 28-33

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Fables, Vol. 8: Wolves by Bill Willingham (Writer) , Mark Buckingham (Illustrator) , Steve Leialoha (Illustrator) , Shawn McManus (Illustrator) , Andrew Pepoy (Illustrator)

Winner of Fourteen Eisner Awards Into the woods. The community of Fables living undercover in our midst has endured plenty of suffering at the hands of their longtime antagonist, the Adversary. Now it's time to return the favor and put the would-be conqueror on notice that the cost of subjugating this last stronghold of magic will be higher than he can bear. The one Fable wh Winner of Fourteen Eisner Awards Into the woods. The community of Fables living undercover in our midst has endured plenty of suffering at the hands of their longtime antagonist, the Adversary. Now it's time to return the favor and put the would-be conqueror on notice that the cost of subjugating this last stronghold of magic will be higher than he can bear. The one Fable who can accomplish this mission, however, has hidden himself away in the wild and will take some convincing if he can even be found. Luckily for Fabletown, there's something more than a trip behind enemy lines awaiting Bigby Wolf's return... Collecting: Fables 48-51

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Aesop's Fables by Aesop , Laura Harris (Editor) , Laura Gibbs (Translator)

Aesop's Fables or Aesopica refers to a collection of fables credited to Aesop (620-560 BC), a slave and story-teller who lived in Ancient Greece. Aesop's Fables have become a blanket term for collections of brief fables, usually involving anthropomorphic animals. Many stories included in Aesop's Fables, such as The Fox and the Grapes (from which the idiom "sour grapes" was Aesop's Fables or Aesopica refers to a collection of fables credited to Aesop (620-560 BC), a slave and story-teller who lived in Ancient Greece. Aesop's Fables have become a blanket term for collections of brief fables, usually involving anthropomorphic animals. Many stories included in Aesop's Fables, such as The Fox and the Grapes (from which the idiom "sour grapes" was derived), The Tortoise and the Hare, The North Wind and the Sun and The Boy Who Cried Wolf, are well-known throughout the world.

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Fables, Vol. 7: Arabian Nights [and Days] by Bill Willingham (Writer) , Mark Buckingham (Pencils) , Steve Leialoha (Inks) , Jim Fern (Pencils) , Jimmy Palmiotti (Inks) , Andrew Pepoy (Inks)

Winner of Fourteen Eisner Awards Culture Clash With the identity of the Adversary finally revealed to the citizens of Fabletown, it's time to begin making preparations in earnest for the defense of their stronghold in the mundane world - and that means forging new alliances with whoever remains unconquered by the Adversary's legions. But the arrival in Fabletown of a delegat Winner of Fourteen Eisner Awards Culture Clash With the identity of the Adversary finally revealed to the citizens of Fabletown, it's time to begin making preparations in earnest for the defense of their stronghold in the mundane world - and that means forging new alliances with whoever remains unconquered by the Adversary's legions. But the arrival in Fabletown of a delegation from the Arabian Homelands shows just how tricky this kind of coalition-building can be - especially when one side is concealing Weapons of Magical Destruction! Collecting: Fables 42-47

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Fables, Vol. 9: Sons of Empire by Bill Willingham (Writer) , Mark Buckingham (Illustrator) , Steve Leialoha (Illustrator) , Gene Ha (Illustrator) , Andrew Pepoy (Illustrator) , Joshua Middleton (Illus

Winner of Fourteen Eisner Awards The best-laid plans. The free Fables living in the mundane world have struck a decisive blow against the Adversary, destroying one of his most valuable assets at the very heart of his empire - and setting the stage for an all-out war between the worlds in the process. Now, while the ruler of the Homelands licks his wounds and gathers his forc Winner of Fourteen Eisner Awards The best-laid plans. The free Fables living in the mundane world have struck a decisive blow against the Adversary, destroying one of his most valuable assets at the very heart of his empire - and setting the stage for an all-out war between the worlds in the process. Now, while the ruler of the Homelands licks his wounds and gathers his forces, the denizens of Fabletown have a rare chance to savor the brief peace their victory has brought them. Everyone, however, knows that this is just the calm before the storm - and that even the winds themselves will have to choose sides before it's over. Collecting: Fables 52-59

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Fables, Vol. 12: The Dark Ages by Bill Willingham (Writer) , Mark Buckingham (Illustrator) , Peter Gross (Illustrator) , Andrew Pepoy (Illustrator) , Mike Allred (Illustrator) , David Hahn (Illustrato

Winner of Fourteen Eisner Awards Collateral Damage The great war between Fabletown and the mighty empire of the Adversary is over, and the victorious free Fables have brought their defeated enemy back from the Homelands to join them in exile. Their celebrations, however, are destined to be short-lived. As it turns out, not even beloved storybook heroes can escape the law of Winner of Fourteen Eisner Awards Collateral Damage The great war between Fabletown and the mighty empire of the Adversary is over, and the victorious free Fables have brought their defeated enemy back from the Homelands to join them in exile. Their celebrations, however, are destined to be short-lived. As it turns out, not even beloved storybook heroes can escape the law of unintended consequences. In the post-war chaos of the Adversary's former realm, a terrible force is about to be unleased - an evil that threatens not just Fabletown but the entire mundane world. Collecting: Fables 76-82

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Fables, Vol. 14: Witches by Bill Willingham (Writer) , Jim Fern (Artist) , Andrew Pepoy (Artist) , Craig Hamilton (Artist) , Mark Buckingham (Artist) , Steve Leialoha (Artist) , David Lapham (A

Winner of Fourteen Eisner Awards Toil and Trouble In the wreckage that was once Fabletown, the sinister Mister Dark is building a web of fear and anger that threatens to ensnare any Fable that strays too close. Cut off from the Woodland building's business office and its trove of magical weapons, the exiled free Fables now must turn to their oldest and most powerful members Winner of Fourteen Eisner Awards Toil and Trouble In the wreckage that was once Fabletown, the sinister Mister Dark is building a web of fear and anger that threatens to ensnare any Fable that strays too close. Cut off from the Woodland building's business office and its trove of magical weapons, the exiled free Fables now must turn to their oldest and most powerful members - the witches and warlocks who once occupied the Woodland's 13th floor - to defeat this latest adversary. But even as those still trapped within the business office struggle against a legion of uncaged foes, rivalries within the Fables' sorcerous community threaten to fracture their united front - and open them up to destruction. Collecting: Fables 86-93

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Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall by Bill Willingham (Writer) , Esao Andrews (Illustrator) , John Bolton (Illustrator) , Mark Buckingham (Illustrator) , James Jean (Illustrator) , Derek Kirk Kim (Illustr

Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall is set in the early days of Fabletown, long before the Fables series began. Traveling to Arabia as an ambassador from the exiled Fables community, Snow White is captured by the local sultan who wants to marry her (and then kill her). But clever Snow attempts to charm the sultan instead by playing Scheherazade, telling him fantastic stories f Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall is set in the early days of Fabletown, long before the Fables series began. Traveling to Arabia as an ambassador from the exiled Fables community, Snow White is captured by the local sultan who wants to marry her (and then kill her). But clever Snow attempts to charm the sultan instead by playing Scheherazade, telling him fantastic stories for a total of 1001 nights, saving her very skin in the process. Running the gamut from unexpected horror to dark intrigue to mercurial coming-of-age, Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall reveals the secret histories of familiar Fables characters through a series of compelling and visually illustrative tales. Writer Bill Willingham is joined by an impressive array of artists from comic book industry legends to the amazing young painters of the next wave. Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall is both a welcome entry point to the critically acclaimed series and an essential part of Willingham's enchanting and imaginative Fables mythos.

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4.1/5

Fables, Vol. 16: Super Team by Bill Willingham (Writer) , Mark Buckingham (illustrator) , Eric Shanower (Illustrator) , Terry Moore (illustrator)

Now why, oh why, in this mixed-up world would we saddle an important series that has never had anything to do with Super Heroes with a title like "Super Team"? And why has that snotty little Pinocchio suddenly got it into his head that he needs to design tight-fitting costumes for a carefully selected team of Fables? In fact, why was the little brat caught looking over his Now why, oh why, in this mixed-up world would we saddle an important series that has never had anything to do with Super Heroes with a title like "Super Team"? And why has that snotty little Pinocchio suddenly got it into his head that he needs to design tight-fitting costumes for a carefully selected team of Fables? In fact, why was the little brat caught looking over his own comic-book collection, mumbling things like, "We can call him Werewolf Man, and he can be The Golden Knight, and she can be called The Green Witch?" This volume also includes a special story illustrated by Terry Moore (Echo, Strangers in Paradise)! Collecting: Fables 101-107

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Fables, Vol. 15: Rose Red by Bill Willingham (Writer) , Mark Buckingham (Illustrator) , Steve Leialoha (Illustrator) , Iñaki Miranda (Illustrator) , Andrew Pepoy (Illustrator) , Dan Gree

Winner of Fourteen Eisner Awards Every Rose has its thorn. As the Fables of the mundane world try desperately to shield themselves from the withering power of Mister Dark, Rose Red - the Farm's ostensible leader - is finally jolted out of her crippling depression and into action by a timely revelation from her storybook past. Her epiphany comes not a moment too soon - as mor Winner of Fourteen Eisner Awards Every Rose has its thorn. As the Fables of the mundane world try desperately to shield themselves from the withering power of Mister Dark, Rose Red - the Farm's ostensible leader - is finally jolted out of her crippling depression and into action by a timely revelation from her storybook past. Her epiphany comes not a moment too soon - as more and more of New York City falls under Mister Dark's malign power, the chances of striking a decisive blow against him are getting smaller by the hour. Luckily, the survivors of Fabletown have the world's most powerful witch on their side - and she well may be the only entity more ruthless than the Dark Man himself. Including the special oversized 100th issue of writer Bill Willingham's acclaimed creation. Collecting: Fables 94-100

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Fables, Vol. 17: Inherit the Wind by Bill Willingham (Writer) , Mark Buckingham (Illustrator) , Joao Ruas (Illustrations) , Steve Leialoha (Illustrator) , Andrew Pepoy (Illustrator) , P. Craig Russell (I

A #1 New York Times Bestseller. The tights and capes have been stored away forever, but it remains to be seen if Haven and its refugee inhabitants have survived the onslaught of. 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. And the loveable, fan-favorite hero Bufkin the Flying Monkey get A #1 New York Times Bestseller. The tights and capes have been stored away forever, but it remains to be seen if Haven and its refugee inhabitants have survived the onslaught of. 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. And the loveable, fan-favorite hero Bufkin the Flying Monkey gets into more trouble when he finally reaches his homeland of Oz. Collecting: Fables 108-113

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