KILL SHAKESPEARE (2010)

"What Fables does for fairy tales, Kill Shakespeare does with the greatest writer of all time. This dark take on the Bard pits his greatest heroes (Hamlet, Juliet, Othello Falstaff) against his most menacing villains (Richard III, Lady Macbeth, Iago) in an epic adventure to find and kill a reclusive wizard named William Shakespeare. This debut- featuring a full 32-page story-will change the way you look at Shakespeare forever."

"In this exciting second issue of the saga that combines Fables, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and Northlanders, Hamlet begins his epic quest to find the reclusive wizard, William Shakespeare. Joined in arms by the imposing Richard III and his lieutenant Iago, Hamlet is attacked and has his life threatened by multiple forces-a violent rebel group known as the Prodigals, a mysterious fool, and someone he least expects "

"Dying is easy; comedy is hard Hamlet's quest to track down the wizard Shakespeare takes an interesting turn with the entrance of the witty-yet mysterious-fool Falstaff. Together they flee from the relentless assassins unleashed by Iago while Richard attempts to wrestle control from his rival Macbeth with the support of the alluring Lady Macbeth. As Falstaff himself would declare, this issue features fights, frivolities, femme fatales, faeries, and fakeries, all forming one fantastic fable."

"Enter Juliet Pursued by deadly assassins, a threatened Hamlet and his witty defender Falstaff turn to the shadowy Prodigals for assistance. Who is the leader of these rebels? None other than Juliet Capulet, supported by the powerful warrior Othello. But they themselves have been followed and suddenly all must square off against Richard's men, the assassins, as well as an old friend "

"(W) Conor McCreery, Anthony Del Col (A) Andy Belenger In the suspenseful fifth issue, Hamlet strikes out on his own, away from both Prodigal leader Juliet and Richard's lieutenant Iago. But is the Prince of Denmark leading himself into even greater danger?"

" Rebellions end in glory-or death! In the series' thrilling first-half conclusion, Hamlet witnesses the peaceful town of Shrewsbury-fueled by Juliet and the Prodigal movement-become a bubbling cauldron of insurgency. But with Richard's men marching on Shrewsbury, Hamlet must choose what role he wishes to play-and for what side."

"Conor McCreery, Anthony Del Col (w) o Andy Belanger (a) o Kagan McLeod (c) The play's the thing it's Twelfth Night and the Prodigals celebrate their first victory over Richard. The festivities bring music, merriment and a magical carnival-as well as a mysterious ringleader that sheds impossible insight into Hamlet's past, forcing the Prince to come face-to-face with a shameful secret that may turn Juliet and others against him forever. "

"Conor McCreery, Anthony Del Col (w) o Andy Belanger (a) o Kagan McLeod (c) As word of the Prodigals' victory spreads a rebel army masses in Shrewsbury. Against this backdrop, Othello and Iago cross swords, Richard and Lady Macbeth lock horns and Hamlet and Juliet's love blossoms. But will the Dane live long enough to enjoy Cupid's fruit? Not if a ghost from Juliet's past has anything to say about it."

"Conor McCreery, Anthony Del Col (w) • Andy Belanger (a) • Kagan McLeod (c) And thus the Bard appears! As Richard's massive army confronts the rebel Prodigals, Hamlet reaches the end of his quest - the mysterious Globe Woods, fabled home of the wizard-god, Shakespeare. But what the Dane discovers in the darkness of the forest is not at all what he expected, putting Juliet, Othello and all the Prodigals in mortal danger. FC • 32 pages"

"All that live must die! As a desperate Hamlet struggles to free himself from Lady Macbeth's magical trap, the hopelessly outnumbered Prodigals confront the brute strength of Richard III in a battle that will find some of its main players exit the stage forever!"

"With one trusted friend dead and the Prodigal army in pieces, Hamlet must plunge back into the Globe Woods. But even if he survives this second trip into the mouth of madness, can Shakespeare's fabled quill stop the horrific combined might of Richard III, the Black Guard, and Lady Macbeth's foul magic?"

"Conor McCreery, Anthony Del Col (w) o Andy Belanger (a) o Kagan McLeod (c) And so the curtain falls The critically acclaimed series ends its first run with Hamlet, Juliet and Shakespeare all facing death. Can Othello rally the Prodigals to defeat Richard and Lady Macbeth's now-fractured army? But even if he does, will anyone be left alive to celebrate victory? "