Best Selling Books by Bill Willingham

1001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL is both an entry point to the critically acclaimed series and an essential part of Willingham''s enchanting and imaginative FABLES mythos. Traveling in 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 the clever Snow attempts to charm the sultan instead by playing Scheherazade, telling him fantastic stories for a total of 1,001 nights. FABLES: 1001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL reveals the secret histories of familiar FABLES characters through a series of compelling and visually illustrative tales.

In the aftermath of Bigby Wolf’s destruction, a shift in the Fables’ underlying power structure threatens to split their community into two warring factions - one led by Snow White, the other by her sister Rose Red. Accelerating this process are the machinations of an unsuspected enemy within, who brings Bigby back from the dead with all of his lethal power but with none of his redeeming humanity. After thirteen years and tales beyond counting, the saga of Fabletown is drawing to a close - but it’s not going gentle into that good night. With HAPPILY EVER AFTER, the creative juggernaut of Bill Willingham, Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha and Andrew Pepoy are joined by an armada of special guest talents - including Matthew Sturges, Eric Shanower, Shawn McManus, Jae Lee, Terry Moore, Russ Braun and Chrissie Zullo - for the penultimate chapter in the celebrated FABLES chronicles! Collects issues #141-149.

The New York Times Best-selling Series and Winner of 14 Eisner Awards! Completing more than thirteen years of critically-acclaimed storytelling, FABLES #150 is here! Doubling as the final volume of the series, creator Bill Willingham, artist Mark Buckingham and a host of the industry’s finest artists deliver the end to this legendary Vertigo series that sees the final fates of beloved characters Bigby Wolf, Snow White, Rose Red, Boy Blue, Pinocchio and countless others. Ready or not, ever after is here. d

A #1 New York Times Bestseller! In the spirit of FABLES: 1001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL and FABLES: WEREWOLVES OF THE HEARTLAND comes the first ever original graphic novel from the pages of #1 New York Times bestselling writer Bill Willingham''s FAIREST.FAIREST has explored the secret histories of the most stunning beauties in Fabletown: Cinderella, Snow White, Briar Rose, Rapunzel, and the list goes on and on. In FAIREST IN ALL THE LAND, the best names in comics take their turns fleshing out thepasts of the loveliest Fables in existence. For all those wanting to dive into FAIREST or FABLES, this original graphic novel is a fantastic entry point, as well as a great new chapter for those that have been following Bill Willingham''s fairy taleepic for years.

Now why oh why in this mixed-up world would we saddle an important series that has never had anything to do with superheroes 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)!

With Castle Dark now back in the hands of the Fables, mysteries both young and old begin to challenge the residents of Fabletown. Bigsby and Stinky set off from Fabletown in Rose Red''s blood-fueled sports car to track down the two abducted cubs. Unfortunately for Snow White, besides suffering the trauma of having two of her cubs go missing, a long forgotten secret uncovered in Castle Dark threatens to sabatoge her and Bigsby''s marriage. Stories from FABLES #124-129 and collects stories starring Bufkin and Lily from issues #114-124 and the full-length tale from #124.

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. Collects issues #130-140 of FABLES--winner of fourteen Eisner Awards.

A new era begins for the Justice Society of America as writer Bill Willingham (FABLES) takes over the solo writing chores on the series with artist Jesus Merino (SUPERMAN ANNUAL). After a rift in the team literally split the roster apart, the Justice Society struggles to pick up the pieces! Regrouping at a new, temporary home base, the smaller team reflects on the recent infiltration of their ranks and how they can protect themselves from another such attack in the future! And why is the new Dr. Fate acting so weird? It''s all-out war as the leaner, meaner Justice Society of America confront another intruder in their midst! But this time it''s bad news for their enemy, as he''s facing a team that has learned from its past mistakes! The new incarnation of the Justice Society is more together than ever, which is a plus for them as their old enemies, the Axis of Evil, return! This means war!

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. This deluxe edition collects FABLES issues #70-82.

WINNER OF FOURTEEN EISNER AWARDS 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, 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. Collects FABLES #1-5.

WINNER OF FOURTEEN EISNER AWARDS Travel to upstate New York, where the non-human Fable characters have found refuge on a farm, miles from mankind. But all is not well on the farm—and a conspiracy to free them from the shackles of their perceived imprisonment may lead to a war that could wrest control of the Fables community away from Snow White. Starring Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Plus, a sketchbook section featuring art by Willingham, Buckingham and Jean. Collects FABLES #6-10, the second story arc of the fan-favorite, critically acclaimed VERTIGO series.

WINNER OF FOURTEEN EISNER AWARDS This volume features two tales of Bigby’s exploits during World War II as well as “The Year After,” which follows the aftermath of the Adversary’s attempt to conquer Fabletown-including the birth of Snow White and Bigby’s children! Collects issues #22 and #28-33 of creator Bill Willingham’s celebrated Vertigo series.

WINNER OF FOURTEEN EISNER AWARDS. 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 who strays too close. Cut off from the Woodland building''s business office and its trove of magical weapons, the exiled free Fables must now 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. Collects issues #86-93 in Bill Willingham''s Eisner Award-winning series.

"Imagine that all the characters from the world''s most beloved storybooks were real -- real, and living among us, with all of their powers intact. How would they cope with life in our mundane, un magical reality? The answer can be found in FABLES, Bill Willingham''s celebrated reimagining of the venerable fairy tale canon. From Snow White and the Big Bad Wolf to Goldilocks and Little Boy Blue, the folk tales of old are reborn here as exiles living in the magically camouflaged New York City neighborhood of Fabletown."-- back cover of book one.

WINNER OF FOURTEEN EISNER AWARDS Bill Willingham''s runaway hit series FABLES continues its success in this fourth volume, which collects issues #19-21 and #23-27 (issue #22 will appear in a future collection) and features the rise of a newthreat 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 smellsspying 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?

WINNER OF FOURTEEN EISNER AWARDS 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 onnotice that the cost of subjugating this last stronghold of independent magic will be higher than even he can bear. The one Fable who can accomplish this mission, however, has hidden himself in the wild and will take some convincing—if he can everbe found. Luckily for Fabletown, there is something more than a trip behind enemy lines awaiting Bigby Wolf''s return.... Collects issues #48-51 in Bill Willingham''s Eisner Award-winning Vertigo series.

WINNER OF FOURTEEN EISNER AWARDS 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. Includes the 4-part story ''Storybook Love.'' Also included are the 2-part ''A Sharp Operator'' and the single-issue tales ''Bag o'' Bones'' and ''Barleycorn Brides.'' Collects 11-18 of creator Bill Willingham''s celebrated Vertigo series.

Tensions escalate and war comes to Gotham City when Batman is drawn into a skirmish between rival gangs. As Gotham’s biggest gang battle ignites, Batman must call on all his available allies-Oracle, Batgirl, Nightwing, Orpheus, Onyx and Tarantula-to preserve life and contain the chaos while trying to determine who started this outbreak of violence. Plus, Tim Drake must abandon his role as Robin and Batman gets an unexpected (and unwelcome) replacement in the form of Spoiler. BATMAN: WAR GAMES BOOK ONE collects for the first time the complete War Games saga that changed the criminal underworld of Gotham City forever! Collects BATGIRL #53, #55, BATMAN #631, BATMAN: THE 12-CENT ADVENTURE, BATMAN LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #182, BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHTS #56, CATWOMAN #34, DETECTIVE COMICS #790-797, NIGHTWING #96, ROBIN #126-129 and SOLO #10.

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. 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 lovable, fan-favorite hero Bufkin the Flying Monkey gets into more trouble when he finally reaches his homeland of Oz. This Fables volume includes issues #108-113 of the original series.

The #1 NEW YORK TIMES Best-Selling Series WINNER OF 14 EISNER AWARDS FOUR-TIME HUGO AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST GRAPHIC STORY Once Upon a Time... Imagine that all the characters from the world’s most beloved storybooks were real-real and living among us, with all of their powers intact. How would they cope with life in our mundane, unmagical reality? The answer can be found in FABLES, Bill Willingham’s celebrated reimagining of the venerable fairy tale canon. From Snow White and the Big Bad Wolf to Goldilocks and Little Boy Blue, the folktales of old are reborn here as exiles living in the magically camouflaged New York City neighborhood of Fabletown. Acclaimed by critics and readers alike, these modern classics of comic book storytelling are now collected for the first time in a series of beautiful hardcover volumes. FABLES: THE DELUXE EDITION BOOK THIRTEEN includes the harrowing coming-of-age tale “Cubs in Toyland,” as well as the shattering events of “A Revolution in Oz” and “Snow White” from issues #114-129 of the award-winning Vertigo series, and features a new introduction by Lauren Beukes, acclaimed author of THE SHINING GIRLS and BROKEN MONSTERS, as well as a special sketchbook section by series artist Mark Buckingham.

New York Times bestselling, award-winning creator Bill Willingham presents a new series starring the female Fables. Balancing horror, humor and adventure in the Fables tradition, Fairest explores the secret histories of Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Cinderella, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina, Snow White, Rose Red and others. The first 6-issue tale follows the misadventures of Briar Rose immediately after the events of Fables #107 (collected in Fables Volume 16: Super Team), in which she was stolen away by the goblin army. Following this first collection, Willingham will serve as a consultant on all story arcs and introduce new writers from other mediums to the Fables mythos. Fan-favorite artist Phil Jimenez (Wonder Woman, The Invisibles) returns to Vertigo to pencil the opening storyline. Award-winning cover artist Adam Hughes (Wonder Woman, Batgirl) provides covers, starting with a wraparound cover on issue #1 that spotlights the lovely ladies who will star in the series.

The histories behind the fairy tale characters in New York Times best-selling author Bill Willingham''s series FABLES are uncovered here in the FABLES ENCYCLOPEDIA. Exhaustively researched by author Jess Nevins, these annotations fill in detailshailing down from ancient myth and forgotten civilizations of the timeless figures that compose the world of Fabletown, including Snow White, Bigby Wolf, Boy Blue and many more. This new compendium is a must-have addition to any FABLES aficionado''slibrary as well as any fan of modern folklore and fairy tales.

Imagine that all the characters from the world’s most beloved storybooks were real - real, and living among us, with all of their powers intact. How would they cope with life in our mundane, un-magical reality? The answer can be found in FABLES, Bill Willingham’s celebrated reimagining of the venerable fairy tale canon. From Snow White and the Big Bad Wolf to Goldilocks and Little Boy Blue, the folk tales of old are reborn here as exiles living in the magically camouflaged New York City neighborhood of Fabletown. FABLES: THE DELUXE EDITION BOOK TEN collects the reality-bending epic THE GREAT FABLES CROSSOVER from FABLES #83-85, JACK OF FABLES #33-35 and THE LITERALS #1-3 together with the graphic novel FABLES: WEREWOLVES OF THE HEARTLAND, and features a new introduction by CROSSOVER co-writer Matthew Sturges as well as a special sketchbook section from Mark Buckingham, Tony Akins, Russ Braun, Jim Fern and Craig Hamilton.

Critically acclaimed, Eisner Award-winning writer Bill Willingham (FABLES) has taken over the life of Tim Drake, a.k.a Robin--and the Boy Wonder''s life has been a roller-coaster ride ever since! ROBIN: UNMASKED collects issues #121-125, featuring pencils by Rick Mays and Francisco Rodriguez de la Fuente, with inks by Aaron Sowd and a new cover by Jason Pearson. Batman turns up the heat on his young ward''s training just as Tim is about to encounter the most bloodthirsty killer of his career! And as if that weren''t bad enough, it''s Tim''s first day at a new school, with a student body tangled in social spiderwebs! As Robin deals with the deadly Johnny Warlock, an even bigger threat is about to turn our hero''s life upside down: Tim''s own dad!

Imagine that the world’s most beloved storybook characters were real-real and living among us, with all of their powers intact. How would they cope with life in our mundane reality? The answer can be found in FABLES, Bill Willingham’s celebrated reimagining of the venerable fairy tale canon. From Snow White and the Big Bad Wolf to Goldilocks and Little Boy Blue, the folk tales of old are reborn here as exiles living in the magically camouflaged New York City neighborhood of Fabletown. FABLES: THE DELUXE EDITION BOOK ELEVEN includes the transformative story arcs “Witches” and “Rose Red” as well as the historic tales “Dark City” and “Single Combat” from issues #86-100 of the award-winning Vertigo series, and features a new introduction by author and former Vertigo editor Alisa Kwitney and a special sketchbook section by series artist Mark Buckingham.

Down the Mysterly River is the children''s book debut of Bill Willingham, the creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel series Fables. Complete with illustrations by Fables artist Mark Buckingham, it is a spirited, highly original tale of adventure, suspense, and everlasting friendship. Max "the Wolf" is a top notch Boy Scout, an expert at orienteering and a master of being prepared. So it is a little odd that he suddenly finds himself, with no recollection of his immediate past, lost in an unfamiliar wood. Even odder still, he encounters a badger named Banderbrock, a black bear named Walden, and McTavish the Monster (who might also be an old barn cat)—all of whom talk—and who are as clueless as Max. Before long, Max and his friends are on the run from a relentless group of hunters and their deadly hounds. Armed with powerful blue swords and known as the Blue Cutters, these hunters capture and change the very essence of their prey. For what purpose, Max can''t guess. But unless he can solve the mystery of the strange forested world he''s landed in, Max may find himself and his friends changed beyond recognition, lost in a lost world... At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

WINNER OF FOURTEEN EISNER AWARDS With war looming between the forces of the Adversary and the free Fables living in the mundane world, everything now depends on a humble janitor known as Flycatcher. Released from centuries of trauma-inducedamnesia, Prince Ambrose (as he was known in happier times) faces a long and difficult road—one that will take him through the lands of the dead and into the heart of the enemy''s realm. Once there, this unassuming and unlikely hero will face hisgreatest and most arduous test—and the future of both Fabletown and the Homelands will turn on the outcome. Collects issues #60-69 in Bill Willingham''s Eisner Award-winning Vertigo series.

Bill Willingham''s award-winning series Fables like it''s never been seen before! 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 created their own secret society--within an exclusive luxury apartment building on Manhattan''s Upper West Side--called Fabletown. But when Snow White''s party-girl sister, Rose Red, is apparently murdered, it is 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. Collects Fables 1-29, Fables: The Last Castle and the 7-page story collected in Fables: Legends in Exile.

A new era begins for the Justice Society of America as writers Bill Willingham (FABLES) and Matthew Sturges (BLUE BEETLE) take over the series with new artist Jesus Merino (SUPERMAN ANNUAL). The JSA feels the strain when battling a monstrous collection of villains who''ve mounted an all-out war on the team to collect a bounty placed on the head of everyone in the group except Stargirl. The rift between members continues to deepen as suspicions of a traitor are revealed.

WINNER OF FOURTEEN EISNER AWARDS Having beaten back the Adversary''s first advance into their world, the residents of Fabletown must now prepare themselves for the full-scale war that is sure to follow. For one particular Fable, this meansskipping town to launch a new career as a venal Hollywood mogul—a path he hopes will be paved with gold and immortality. For another Fable, though, it means a journey down a much more dangerous road—one that winds through the Fables'' old Homelandsinto the very heart of enemy territory, where the mystery of the Adversary''s identity will finally be revealed. Collects issues #34-41 in Bill Willingham''s Eisner Award-winning Vertigo series.

The Siege of the Golden Boughs occurs in which Bookburner''s army attacks Revise''s compound. Jack returns not as a prisoner but as its commander in chief. A further explanation of the Literals, and their extended family of characters who symbolize literary notions is explored. Secrets and setups are revealed such as the relationships between Jack and the Page sisters.

THE LONG-AWAITED PREQUEL TO FRANK FRAZETTA AND RALPH BAKSHI’S ANIMATED CLASSIC CONTINUES! To save Darah and Teegra, Darkwolf faces off against the witch Roliel’s son, Otwa, in a deadly duel to the death. At Icepeak, Juliana discovers her beloved son Kaledan has been murdered, and Nekron blames it on assassins from the Fire Realm. Now any chance at peacefully resolving the conflict between Fire and Ice has died with Kaledan. “Open all the vaults and release terror on our foes!” commands Juliana. At Fire Keep, King Jarol convenes a war summit with the leaders of all the free peoples — but is it too little, too late? Find out in Fire and Ice #2 from acclaimed writer BILL WILLINGHAM (Fables, Legenderry) and artist LEONARDO MANCO (Hellstorm: Prince of Lies, Blaze of Glory)!

New York Times bestselling, award-winning creator Bill Willingham presents a new series starring the female FABLES. Balancing horror, humor and adventure in the FABLES tradition, FAIREST explores the secret histories of Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel ,Cinderella, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina, Snow White, Rose Red and others. In a stand-alone tale, Beast must hunt a beauty, but what is her relation to his past? And then, in a 6-part epic, Rapunzel lives one of the most regimented lives in Fabletown, forced to maintain her rapidly growing hair lest her storybook origins be revealed. But when word of her long-lost children surface, she races across the sea to find them-and a former lover.

Collecting FABLES writer Bill Willingham''s assorted tales of the Dreaming, originally presented in THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: MERV PUMPKINHEAD, AGENT OF D.R.E.A.M., THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT DREAMS...BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK #1, THE DREAMING #55 and the 4-issue miniseries THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THE THESSALIAD.

WINNER OF FOURTEEN EISNER AWARDS Tourists of the world unite! If you''ve ever craved a guided tour of Fabletown''s secret Manhattan location, prepare to be voraciously satiated. Pinnochio has a field day taking a certain VIP around the city. Andexactly 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 alongand 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. Collects issues #76-82 in BillWillingham''s Eisner Award-winning Vertigo series.

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."

Jack hits the road in seach of a lost city of gold in this new collection featuring issues #17-21. Aided by his sidekicks Paul Bunyan, Humpty Dumpty, Gary the pathetic fallacy and the mysterious Hillary Page, Jack''s in for the adventure of a lifetime!

Exiled from their mythical homelands, the fairy tale characters in the ''Fables'' series have been forced into a secret existence in the modern world. ''1001 Nights of Snowfall'' finds Snow White in the land of Arabia, where she must entertain the Sultan with an amazing array of tales.