FABLES (2009)

"Written by BILL WILLINGHAM Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM & STEVE LEIALOHA Cover by JAMES JEAN Reprinted for just $1.00, this pivotal FABLES issue - the first pencilled by series mainstay Mark Buckingham - introduced the farm, home to non-human Fables. But all is not well on the farm - and a conspiracy to free its denizens may lead to war. Featured in the FABLES VOL. 2: ANIMAL FARM TP (MAR058123). "

"Written by Bill Willingham Art by David Hahn and Peter Gross Cover by Mark Buckingham In this special epilogue to 'The Dark Ages' titled 'Waiting for the Blues,' Boy Blue is back at the Farm, and he and Rose Red have finally had their no-holds-barred, all cards on the table conversation about love and marriage and the possibilities of finally getting together at long last. But is true love still possible between them - considering all of the trials and tribulations, bizarre sicknesses and rebound romances that have intervened? Or will Rose Red forevermore be waiting for the Blues? Oh yes, on another note, Bigby and Beast fight tooth and claw. It's all leading up to the 'Great Fables Crossover Event' beginning right on this issue's heels! On sale March 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS"

"Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Andrew Pepoy Cover by Joao Ruas Part 1 of 'The Great Fables Crossover'! Thrill! To the adventures of your favorite Fables as they fight for their very existence in the greatest Fables epic yet! Shudder! To the danger as all of existence is about to be wiped out with the stroke of a pen! 3 months @ 3 books per month! = 9 amazing issues! Featuring Brazilian newcomer Joao Ruas, who brings his exquisite style and elegance as our new cover artist! On sale April 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges Art by Tony Akins & Andrew Pepoy Cover by Joao Ruas Disgusted with recent events in his own book, Jack Horner quits his own series, returns to FABLES in a big way and tries to pick up his on-again off-again romance with Rose Red while she's at her most vulnerable. But Jack Horner isn't the only wandering Jack who shows up at the Farm. In the meantime, Kevin Thorn is still safely ensconced in his writing retreat and about to start over on the universe, which would mean writing everything that currently exists out of existence! On sale May 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges Art by Tony Akins & Andrew Pepoy Cover by Joao Ruas 'The Great Fables Crossover' part 7 of 9! Jack Horner, meet Jack Frost. But wait a minute! Didn't we already establish that Jack Horner was Jack Frost? Concerning the nature of his craft, Tom Clancy once opined that the 'difference between fiction and reality is that fiction has to make sense.' If this is so, how do we explain Jack being put in charge of the Farm and all of Fablekind? How do we explain Jack being allowed to babysit Bigby and Snow's cubs? How does that make sense? We here at Fables headquarters can only come to one conclusion: as impossible as it may seem, Fables isn't fiction, it's real. On sale June 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Written by Bill Willingham Art by Jim Fern & Craig T. Hamilton Cover by Joao Ruas Meet Dunster Happ, the most important Fable you never knew. If our friends in exile at The Farm knew even a fragment of what humble Dunster knew, they'd be in a lot less trouble right now. Mr. Happ's just one of a cast of thousands in this issue where we explore Mister Dark's past and how he ended up in that magical box in that faraway fortress so that two hard-luck mercenaries could come along one day and set him free. Featuring the guest art team of Jim Fern (CROSSING MIDNIGHT) and Craig T. Hamilton. On sale July 15 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US o MATURE READERS"

"Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by Joao Ruas Part 1 of 'Witches'! The business office got lost somewhere when Fabletown collapsed into ruins. Now Bufkin, the meek and mild flying monkey, is trapped inside with the evil witch Baba Yaga - and she's in a really bad mood. How is poor little Bufkin going to survive her tantrum? At the same time, Frau Totenkinder and the witches upstate at the Farm prepare to deal with Mister Dark down in what's left of Fabletown. On sale August 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS"

"Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by Joao Ruas 'Witches' part 2 of 5! As Bufkin and Baba Yaga battle it out, Beauty and the Beast make a startling discovery that will greatly affect their future and the entire fate of Fabletown. Only Frau Totenkinder knows the truth about the horror that is to come...and she's not exactly telling. On sale September 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS"

"Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by Joao Ruas 'Witches' Part 3! Up at the Farm, things are getting dicey as the witches try one thing after another to deal with Mister Dark, only to be frustrated, halted and defeated at every turn. Meanwhile, the struggle for political power heats up as the scared Fables turn to the only one among them who's defeated Mister Dark in the past. Back in the long lost Woodland Business Office, poor little Bufkin is fighting for his life against the evil witch Baba Yaga. His strength compared to hers is nil, his allies are nearly useless, and his resources are few. On sale October 14 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS"

"Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by Joao Ruas 'Witches' Part 4! We continue our in-depth look at the inner workings, politics and intrigue of the 13th floor sorcerers group, this time focusing on the witch named (CENSORED for reader safety), who thinks she's the best candidate to take over leadership from Frau Totenkinder. Unfortunately for her, the infamous Black Forest Witch doesn't seem ready to give up the reins of power. As Maddy the Cat said just two issues back, 'Everyone could see there was a showdown brewing between those two, and I've no intention of finding myself in the middle of it when it happens.' On sale November 11 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS"

"Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by Joao Ruas Hell hath no fury like Geppetto scorned, and he's about to prove that to the Fables community! The puppet master has a hunch concerning the source of true power in the forest, and it's not who you'd expect. After a long talk with the mysterious Grandfather Oak, Gepetto has an offer for the Fables - and it may be one they can't refuse. On sale December 16 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US o MATURE READERS"

"Written by Bill Willingham Guest art by David Lapham Cover by Joao Ruas In the idyllic kingdom of Haven, the Frog Bombers are playing the Gobtown Crushers for the pennant, and the winner is on trial for murder. The star player for the winning team has been accused of committing a capital crime during the drunken victory celebrations. So far, Flycatcher (a.k.a. King Ambrose) has managed to avoid spilling blood in the formation of his new kingdom. But now he has to judge a trial wherein the only penalty for the guilty is death. Featuring guest-artist David Lapham (YOUNG LIARS, SILVERFISH). On sale January 13 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US o MATURE READERS"

"On sale February 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Written by Bill Willingham • Art by David Lapham • Cover by Joao Ruas 'The Championship' concludes! As honorable judge Flycatcher sits in judgment of star baseball player Goblin, he has a tough choice - if he finds Goblin guilty, the penalty is death. Heavy is the head that wears the crown! Featuring guest-artist David Lapham (YOUNG LIARS, SILVERFISH)."

"Written by BILL WILLINGHAM Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM & STEVE LEIALOHA Cover by JOAO RUAS In this new storyline, Rose Red has finally hit rock bottom. Does she stay there or start the long, tortuous climb back up? We're hoping for the latter, since this new arc is named after her, and we wouldn't have much of a story without her. The Farm is in chaos, as many factions compete to fill the void of her missing leadership. And there's a big magical fight brewing down in the town square, right under her window."

"Written by BILL WILLINGHAM Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM & STEVE LEIALOHA Cover by JOAO RUAS 'Rose Red' part 2 of 5! As trouble brews outside her bedroom window at the Farm, Rose reluctantly pulls herself out of the depression pit and into the heart of war. It's the former Adversary vs. the newfound Nightmare and the future looks very very dim for the misplaced denizens of Fabletown."

"Written by BILL WILLINGHAM • Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM & STEVE LEIALOHA Cover by JOAO RUAS The exploration into Rose Red's childhood continues as she's abandoned by her sister Snow. There are wicked witches and evil dwarves waiting out in the wilder parts of the world. Is it better that Rose Red was the one left behind? More important, can Rose pull the Farm back from the brink of chaos?"

"Written by BILL WILLIGHAM Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM & DAN GREEN Cover by JOAO RUAS In 'Rose Red' part 4 of 5, the Farm is in terrible shape. Factions competing for control of the Fables are splitting it apart. Who can save them? Who, dammit, who? Hush now, and settle down, dear readers. For once it wasn't a rhetorical question. Here's your answer: At long last, it's Rose Red to the rescue. Well... maybe. We'll see. On sale AUGUST 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS"

"Written by BILL WILLINGHAM Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM & DAN GREEN Cover by JOAO RUAS If you think that Rose Red is truly ready to suit up, grab a deadly weapon and save the day, you may be in for a rude awakening. Or you may be absolutely right. Regardless, heads will roll, blood will spill and Snow White and Rose Red, the loveliest sisters in all the lands, will be forever changed after 'Rose Red' part 5 of 5. On sale SEPTEMBER 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS"

"Written by BILL WILLINGHAM Art by INAKI MIRANDA Cover by JOAO RUAS Mister Dark continues having his effect on the mundy city of New York, as Castle Dark rises menacingly above the skyline. But now one of the Fables (no, we won't tell you who) has vowed to kill Mister Dark in a duel. What has to happen before a duel? A visit from one's 'Seconds' to try to talk them out of such folly. But who's powerful enough to call on the Dark Man without getting his body corpsified and his teeth stolen? On sale OCTOBER 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS"

"Written by BILL WILLINGHAM and MARK BUCKINGHAM Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM, BILL WILLINGHAM, CHRISSIE ZULLO, JOAO RUAS and STEVE LEIALOHA Cover by JOAO RUAS In this fantastic 100-page issue, it's time to put an end to Mister Dark once and for all, and time for the Fables to return home to Fabletown. For that to happen, one of the Fables agrees to take on the Dark Man in single combat! It's big, it's epic, and if you live in New York City, you may want to take a quick vacation when this issue comes out, because things are going to get wrecked! In addition to the larger-than-life main story, we have a FABLES prose story written by Mark Buckingham and illustrated by Bill Willingham! We have an All-Star Burning Questions section that will knock your socks off (seriously, innocent people are going to lose some socks here). We have a puppet theatre created by the unstoppably creative Mark Buckingham, a FABLES board game, sequential stories painted by Chrissie Zullo and Joao Ruas, and even more surprises in this square-bound behemoth celebrating this award-winning Vertigo series! On sale NOVEMBER 24 • 100 pg, FC, $9.99 US MATURE READERS"

"Written by BILL WILLINGHAM Art by ERIC SHANOWER & RICHARD FRIEND Cover by JOAO RUAS No, this isn't Fables 101, a primer on the wonderful worlds of FABLES. Instead, we check in on Bufkin, Frankie and the Magic Mirror in the lost Business Office to see what they've been up to since slaying Baba Yaga. You won't believe what they're up to. So we won't even try to tell you. On sale JANUARY 19 • 32 pg, FC, MATURE READERS"

"Written by BILL WILLINGHAM Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM & STEVE LEIALOHA Cover by JOAO RUAS This issue begins a 5-part story called 'Super Group!' Now why, oh why, in this crazy mixed-up world would we saddle an important funny-book series that has, in 100 issues so far, never had anything to do with Super Heroes with a title like that? And why has snotty little Pinocchio suddenly got it into his head that he needs to design tight-fitting costumes for a carefully selected small 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?' To quote master Fables illustrator Mark Buckingham: 'What the bloody [censored] is going on here?' On sale FEBRUARY 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by BILL WILLINGHAM Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM & STEVE LEIALOHA Cover by JOAO RUAS When the world is threatened by a strange creature with alarming supernatural powers, you naturally form a small commando team of rough, tough customers and put them in tight costumes to confront said creature, right? Isn't that how it's usually done in a rational world? Don't miss part 2 of 'Super Team!' On sale MARCH 23 • 32 pg, FC"

"Written by BILL WILLINGHAM Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM & STEVE LEIALOHA Cover by JOAO RUAS The group has been chosen, and they're ready to fight in 'Super Team' part 3! Meanwhile, mysterious weight is still being mysteriously lost and mysterious handsome princes are acting downright mysterious! It's a mystery! At the same time, Beauty and her decidedly unbeastly Beast are discovering all sorts of new things about their lovely daughter."

"Written by BILL WILLINGHAM Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM and STEVE LEIALOHA Cover by JOAO RUAS In 'Super Team' part 4, Ozma's super team is ready to fight, but there's a complication: Mister Dark isn't the only one of the Great Powers on the warpath. The North Wind just blew into town with bad news for Bigby: His ghostly son must die. Talk about bad timing! Remember when Bigby promised his father that 'The next time I come after you, I've made arrangements to make sure I'm able to kill you'? That time is here! It's father vs. son. Will Bigby survive one battle so he can help with the other? On sale MAY 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Written by BILL WILLINGHAM Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM and STEVE LEIALOHA Cover by JOAO RUAS 'Super Team' part five. Well, we tried to warn you. Bigby and the North Wind finally threw down and poor Bigby didn't stand a chance. We would have loved to come up with some clever, magical way our favorite Lord of Wolves beat his dad in a knockdown, dragout, mano-a-mano fight to the finish, but there was simply no way. Sorry. We tried, and we couldn't do it. Oh, also the barrier keeping Mister Dark out of Haven falls, leaving the kingdom entirely unprotected from his wrath. On sale JUNE 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Mature Readers"

"Written by BILL WILLINGHAM Guest art by TERRY MOORE Cover by JOAO RUAS We all know the curse: She'll sleep until she's kissed by a handsome prince who loves her with true love. We have the sleeping girl. We have the handsome princes - lots of them. But where's the true love? Without that, we fear she may spend a long time napping among the thorns. Oh, and memo to all you handsome princes lining up: When you hack your way into the city to kiss the girl, make sure you don't try to kiss the Snow Queen instead. This one-shot tale features art by Eisner Award winner Terry Moore (Echo, Strangers in Paradise). On sale JULY 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Written by BILL WILLINGHAM Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM and STEVE LEIALOHA Cover by JOAO RUAS They say the wages of sin are death. If that's so, the community of refugee Fables hiding out in the Kingdom of Haven have to pay dearly for their past sins. First Prince Charming died to win their war. Then Boy Blue died to pay for the imagined peace that followed. And now... well, let's just say the bodies have really been piling high. 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. On sale AUGUST 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS"

"Written by BILL WILLINGHAM Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM and STEVE LEIALOHA Cover by JOAO RUAS In Part 2 of 'Inherit the Wind,' we meet the other three Cardinal Winds - West, East and South - as the cubs continue to learn about the life and responsibilities of their grandfather, the North Wind. Meanwhile, Bufkin continues to wreak havoc in Oz by staring a revolution with his usual monkey business."

"Written by BILL WILLINGHAM • Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM and STEVE LEIALOHA • Cover by JOAO RUAS On sale OCTOBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS In part three of 'Inherit the Wind,' Bufkin continues his schemes to free Oz and its surroundings from the Nome King's oppressive rule. Meanwhile, at the North Wind's keep, the cubs continue to learn how to become winds - but is it turning into a competition with a decidedly deadly edge?"

"Written by BILL WILLINGHAM Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM and STEVE LEIALOHA Cover by JOAO RUAS In the conclusion to 'Inherit the Wind,' a successor to the North Wind is chosen - but the decision is far from unanimous. Meanwhile, Bufkin's rabble rousing high jinks in Oz has deadly serious consequences."

"Don't miss the special holiday issue - and because you've been good all year, it's even got extra story pages! Christmas is here, and we know this holiday isn't always jolly for our favorite Fables. In this issue we get a glimpse into the future fates of our wild and dear Rose Red."

"This very special stand-alone issue stars fan-favorite Fables characters in idyllic other times and places!"

"In 'Cubs in Toyland' part 2 of 8, Therese's journey into Toyland takes a turn for the terrible. Shawn McManus (CINDERELLA) continues illustrating the backup feature chronicling our Fables' adventures in the Land of Oz."

"In part three of 'Cubs in Toyland,' we clear up a little problem with the title. It's called 'Cubs,' plural, 'in Toyland' but so far it's only poor Therese who's trapped there. How do we fix this? Enter the daring young cub named Dare! He's found a back door into the lost land with the help of one clockwork tiger. He's determined to rescue his sister, and as the military folks say, 'Who dares wins!'"

"Therese has been missing for days now, leaving Snow and Bigby frantic. If that weren't bad enough, now Dare can't be found either! What's there to do but turn all of Fabletown and all of The Farm upside down and organize a search party? And in the backup story, the revolution in Oz has been called off. Why? Well, it may have to do with the fact that someone went and hanged their leader. Don't you hate when that happens?"

"Planning a visit to Toyland? Here are a few simple rules: 1) Bring your own food. Plastic pies and hamburgers won't fill you up. 2) Stay away from the tattered, broken toys called the Discardia. They're dangerous and they're up to something. 3) If you find yourself in trouble, try to find the Fisher King. He's the only one who can help you now."

"Can the Fisher King save Therese or will young Dare be the heroic rescuing knight of his daydreams? In the penultimate chapter of 'Cubs in Toyland,' we will see just who will make it out of Discardia in one piece - and who will be tattered like the citizen toys. Also, the antics of Bufkin continue in the Oz backup feature with art by Shawn McManus!"

"Things look grim for Snow White and Bigby Wolf's lost cubs. Mount-batten is gone. Ranger Mike Danger is in pieces. Dare is injured, with no way to get help. So how can he rescue his sister? Monty's cryptic last words aren't any help: 'Use the one thing in Madland that isn't a toy.'"

"It's here: the final chapter of 'Cubs in Toyland.' The land and its queen are one. In order for the kingdom of Far Matagonia to survive, the Fisher King must choose between the image of the cup and the image of the sword. In either case, sacrifices must be made - but does he Dare?"

"Is this story set in future times or our distant past? One of Bigby and Snow's cubs recounts a misadventure between a certain Wolf Lord, a swindled sorcerer and a beautiful, green-skinned lady named Lake. Plus: Bufkin and Lily's adventures continue!"

"Bufkin and Lily's heroic adventures are too big to contain in 3-page features, so this special full-issue epic will take us to the grand finale of our favorite flying monkey's greatest adventure, co-starring his sometimes girlfriend Lily with guest art by painter extraordinaire Shawn McManus!"

"So Snow White is finally getting an arc of FABLES named after her? That's too bad, since it always means the title character is about to be put through the ringer. And she has to go through these trials and tribulations alone, because Bigby is off learning to drive (which leads to its own harrowing implications). But she's made of pretty stern stuff, our Snow, and she's never been a wilting flower in the face of adversity, so let's see what she's made of."

"Marriage and family are the most important components of the community. It's in the book. Go ahead and look it up yourself. The official charter of Fabletown laws hold little the government as a whole can do to interfere in family matters. Mostly this is a good thing. Once in a great while-like in this issue, for instance-it isn't. Also, Bigby and Stinky continue their road trip, trying to catch the hint of a scent of the missing cubs."

"In part 3 of 'Snow White,' the newly established Fabletown in the former Castle Dark continues to yield dark secrets. Ruthless Prince Brandish locks one of Fables' beloved princesses in a tower with no way out. And in Haven, Beast cooks up a scheme involving Geppetto and the Blue Fairy while Flycatcher enjoys a nice, relaxing bath-only to find more than a rubber duckie with him in the tub."

"Bigby howls back to Castle Dark for a showdown with Prince Brandish for the hand of his/their wife, Snow White. Will anyone walk away alive?"

"Snow White's life has been shattered in more ways than one. With no one else to turn to, to save her from the ruthless Prince Brandish, who claims to be her only legitimate husband, she has no other choice but to take up arms in her own defense. She received fencing lessons from Prince Charming long ago. Will she remember them well enough now?"

"Don't miss this issue featuring gorgeous guest art by Barry Kitson (FAIREST, Spider-man)! In a special stand-alone tale for the month of June, here comes June Bug, the fan-favorite Fable whose parents are Rodney and June, the Adversary's wooden soldiers that became human."

"The brand-new storyline 'Camelot' begins as Rose Red finally and formally takes on the mantle of Paladin of Hope to heroically 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."

"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 Rose's new recruits? "

"As Rose Red tries to pull everyone together, a certain dead man has left his remains on the coroner's table... "

"This interlude issue takes place in Bigby Wolf's favorite hunting forest, which is the Platonic ideal of the deep dark woods. In fact, it's so perfect in every detail, it can't possibly exist in real life. Rather, what we should have said is, it can't possibly exist in this life. But it would fit nicely as a heaven for wolves in the afterlife. And so it is."

"A new era is beginning for the Farm as knights begin to arrive from every corner of countless worlds. In the old version of Camelot, the brief shining moment was destroyed by infidelity, infighting and the evil machinations of the king's sister. If Rose Red is the king this time, does that mean Snow White is the one destined to bring it all crashing down around them?"

"'CAMELOT,' part 6 of 7! The new Round Table has been established and potential knights errant are beginning to arrive from worlds over - including one ragged and mysterious piece of work from who-knows-where? At the same time some of the early volunteers are sent on their first quests. Raise your hand if you think that will go smoothly."

"The conclusion of the epic 'Camelot' storyline finds Rose Red taking names and saving Snow White from imminent danger. But at what cost? "

"Geppetto is up to his naughty tricks in a stand-alone story that fills in the gaps of an event that happened in Fabletown long ago. Snow White, Sir Woldred and Grandfather Oak guest-star in 'Root and Branch,' illustrated by guest artist Russ Braun."

"In part one of the two-part 'The Boys in the Band,' we return to some Scottish roots. So why are Peter Piper, Joe Shepherd, Puss in Boots and Briar Rose all on their way to Scotland? Well, the band has to stick together, of course! When Danny Boy shows up at the Farm to tell Seamus it's time to return home, the group sets off on their journey across the ocean. An evil Scottish villain is introduced, and a bloody battle ensues that may mean the loss of one of our favorite feline Fables. Plus, don't miss this issue's debut of sensational new cover artist Nimit Malavia!"

"What do a devious Celtic beauty, a deadly white flute, a tiny gold harp and two green Scottish dogs have in common? Find out in the conclusion of 'The Boys in the Band,' illustrated by artist extraordinaire Steve Leialoha."

"'HAPPILY EVER AFTER!' part 1. Good knight vs. bad knight. King Arthur vs. Morgan le Fay. Rose Red vs. Snow White. The two sisters are caught up in the roles Camelot has set for them, and now they're ready for battle. Plus, don't miss the backup story illustrated by P. Craig Russell!"

"As the denizens of Fabletown choose sides, Snow White and Rose Red prepare for the battle of their lives. Part two of the epic 'Happily Ever After' storyline continues here, featuring a backup story of Sinbad: The Last Story Ever Told, by Oz artist extraordinaire Eric Shanower."

"A fight is coming between Rose Red and Snow White, and everybody knows it - except maybe Rose Red and Snow White. The only trouble is, they've been pegged as highly magical creatures all of their lives, but the true measure of that magic is only now being revealed. When they do finally throw down with each other, will it be a personal duel, or all-out war involving thousands?"

"This is our solicitation, Going out to every nation, For a new issue of FABLES taking wing. We thought we would this time, Do the entire blurb in rhyme, Just to see if anyone actually reads this thing. In this issue, Bigby resurrected, Quite more monstrous than expected, Is challenged by a golden-armored knight. They throw down in the city, And won't it be a pity, If lives are lost during the bloody fight. As our special gift to you, We make this promise true, That the actual issue won't be all a-rhyming. 'Twill be done in the best prose we know, About Bigby and his Fabled foe, And their vicious battle fought with expert timing."

"A Vertigo 'Defy Covers' issue! Chapter five of 'Happily Ever After!' In the aftermath of Bigby's battle with Beast, Rose Red and Snow draw their lines in the sand, but it turns out sand is a crappy medium in which to draw anything with clarity. In the meantime, Fables begin leaving for the Homelands - but is it even possible for them to go home again? Also featuring the Last Story of Cinderella in which the fabled blonde faces her toughest assignment yet. "

"Rose Red isn't happy. She's pretty sure she's going to kill her sister, who she sometimes loves, sometimes hates and sometimes both. It's complicated. What to do, then, but go home to sort things out - all the way to a little cottage in the woods in a faraway land, where Rose begins to learn just who she is and where she really came from. Turns out that's complicated, too. This issue also features The Last Story of Hansel and Gretel!"

"'Happily Ever After,' part seven! Rose Red, still at her magical old home in the woods, learns why she and Snow are so special - and why they have become lodestones for the accumulation of great powers. And much to her surprise, she finds that she is truly happy here for the first time since she can remember. But can she remain there, never go back to the mundy world or Fabletown, and avoid the battle with Snow that seems all but inevitable? Plus: 'The Last Story of Jack of Fables' illustrated by Russ Braun."

"At long last Rose Red learns the truth about her mother, her sister and herself. This is why they're so magical. This is why all of that wild magic is affecting their lives now. And this is why one will ultimately have to kill the other. Apparently that's what siblings in this family do. Plus: Terry Moore illustrates the backup feature, 'The Last Story of Beauty and the Beast.'"

"The end of the Fables world looms as an epic battle brews between two sisters. Will Rose Red follow fairytale tradition and betray Snow once more? And what role will Bigby Wolf play in their rift? Also featuring 'The Last Story of Briar Rose' by FAIREST: IN ALL THE LAND artist Chrissie Zullo. "

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 Forest—a 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 Cinderella—and 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 hospital…a 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!

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?

Don’t come back until you’ve had a big adventure! What’s the worst that could happen? In order to get a bit of work done, Bigby has sent his young ones off into the Black Forest, but to Snow, this only spells danger. How well equipped are her cubs to face down the creatures that lurk within the woods?

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!

Tragedy has come to the Black Forest - and now it's down to Sam, Bigby, and Greenjack to reckon with their failures and step up as the heroes the forest needs!

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!

In this penultimate issue, with the lives of the inhabitants of the Black Forest on the line, Peter Pan and Herne enter a bloody battle that will bring both to their knees. But when Tinker Bell comes to the aid of her beaten boss, she'll unleash an unimaginable fury, and there's no telling who will live and who will die.

It's the finale of The Black Forest, and with it comes earth-shattering ramifications for the world of Fables. Tink has become something far more powerful than anyone could've imagined, but will she be defeated and things reach their happily ever after?