Best Selling Books by Bill Willingham

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!

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)!

In these tales from FABLES #34-45, Boy Blue undertakes a mission of revenge as he uncovers the Adversary''s true identity! Plus, Jack''s adventures in Hollywood and Mowgli''s return to Fabletown!

In part 1 of a 2-part FABLES caper, Bigby has to keep an eye on Sleeping Beauty''s pinprick narcolepsy from getting out of hand and threatening Fabletown. As if that weren''t enough, Bigby must also deal with a sleazy reporter intent on exposing the secret society of exiled fairy tale characters.

Rose Red''s body has been found, and the identity of her murderer has been revealed. Now Bigby Wolf, Fabletown''s sheriff, shows us how he put the clues together to solve the foul crime. Also, Prince Charming has auctioned off his royal title and gets his first taste of his life to come...as a penniless nobody.

Set in the imaginative realm of the award-winning comic book series FABLES, this book takes place long ago, in the deepest dark of The Black Forest. Two brothersÑPeter Piper and his older brother MaxÑencounter ominous forces that change them both irreparably. Thus begins an epic tale of sibling rivalry, magic, music and revenge that spans medieval times to the present day, when their deadly conflict surfaces in the placid calm of modern day Fabletown. PETER & MAX: A FABLES NOVEL features the prose of award-winning comic book writer Bill Willingham and the lush ink drawings of FABLES artist Steve Leialoha. The novel also reveals secrets of some of the regular FABLES series cast members including Bigby Wolf, Frau Totenkinder and Bo Peep. Also included is an 8-page sequential story by Willingham and Leialoha that serves as a bridge to the FABLES titles.

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.

As the denizens of Fabletown choose sides, Snow White and Rose Red prepare for the battle of their lives. "Happily Ever After" part 2.

Explore Bill Willingham''s acclaimed, Eisner Award-winning series Fables to the very end in this final compendium volume! 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. Contains: Fables #114-149

Dave Dragavon meets his match in the sapphic-leaning Pandora.

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."

WINNER OF FOURTEEN EISNER AWARDS As the free Fables struggle to regroup following the destruction of their New York City stronghold, they are suddenly faced with a new menace—one who threatens not only their adopted planet, but all of realityitself! Against such terrible power, can even the combined abilities of these legendary storybook heroes prevail? Only one thing is certain: Once the battle is joined, the world of Fables will never be the same! All nine issues of the long-awaitedcrossover between Vertigo''s two popular series FABLES and JACK OF FABLES are collected in this volume: FABLES issues #83-85, JACK OF FABLES issues #33-35, and THE LITERALS issues #1-3.

Collecting JACK OF FABLES #12-16! Jack''s now a wayward Fable in the heartland of America. Follow his extreme road stories as he reveals the secret of his former relationship with the illustrious Snow Queen (when he took her powers and became known as Jack Frost).

Bill Willingham''s hit series FABLES continues here, as issues #28-33 are collected for the first time in hardcover, along with the original graphic novel FABLES: 1001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL.

KRIEG UND LIEBE WIE IM MÄRCHEN In diesem gefeierten Fantasy-Klassiker leben die Ikonen aus Märchen und Legenden verborgen mitten in der Welt der modernen Menschen. Als ein Reporter ihrem Geheimnis auf die Spur kommt, werden Bigby Wolf und ein Fables-Einsatzteam zum Handeln gezwungen. Doch auch die Intrigen unter den Märchenfiguren sorgen für Ärger – und dafür, dass der böse Wolf und die schöne Snow White campen gehen! Außerdem wird ein Blick in die Vergangenheit geworfen, wo die Heimat der Fables im Krieg versinkt. Blue und andere verteidigen einen letzten Fluchtpunkt in die Menschenwelt ... Das preisgekrönte Fantasy-Meisterwerk FABLES in Deluxe-Sammelbänden, inszeniert von Bill Willingham (JACK OF FABLES, FAIREST), Lan Medina (AQUAMAN), Mark Buckingham (BATMAN: NIEMANDSLAND), P. Craig Russell (SANDMAN: DIE TRAUMJÄGER) und anderen. ENTHÄLT: FABLES 11-18 & FABLES: THE LAST CASTLE

Get lost in the fantastic world of Bill Willingham''s acclaimed, Eisner Award-winning series Fables, now collected in a beautiful and story-packed compendium! When a savage creature, known only as the Adversary, conquered the fabled lands of legends and fairy tales, the famous inhabitants of folklore were forced into exile. Disguised among the normal citizens of a modern New York, these magical characters created their own peaceful and secret society, which they called Fabletown. But when Snow White''s party-girl sister, Rose Red, is apparently murdered, it''s up to Fabletown''s sheriff -- the reformed Big Bad Wolf, Bigby -- to find the killer. Meanwhile, trouble of a different sort brews at the Fables'' upstate farm, where non-human inhabitants are preaching revolution...and threatening the carefully nutured secrecy of Fabletown. Collecting issues #1-41, Fables: The Last Castle, Fables: 1,001 Nights of Snowfall, and a short story from Fables: Legends in Exile!

With Jack Horner, former star of JACK OF FABLES, permanently transformed into a dragon, Vertigo reboots the series with a new hero, Jack Frost. The world in which this story takes place is the world in which Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers lived, onlythousands of years later. All that remains is superstition and feudalism and all of the old technology is regarded as magic now. Jack seeks the magic blade which will defeat the Giant King. But of course nothing is as it seems since the good guysalways reveal themselves to be evil in the end.

Get ready for Jack''s adventures out West, as Smiling Jack Candle crosses paths with a grim sheriff from back East who carries no gun. Collecting issues #22-27 of the series Publishers Weekly says ''any sophisticated comics fan will enjoy''.

BATMAN JAGT DEN BÖSEN WOLF Mehrere grausam zugerichtete Tote werden in Gotham City gefunden. Batman und Robin machen sich auf die Jagd nach dem Mörder. Schon bald trifft der Mitternachtsdetektiv auf Bigby Wolf, den Sheriff von Fabletown – eine Stadt in der modernen Welt, in der die Gestalten aus Märchen und Legenden leben. In den alten Sagen war Bigby stets der große böse Wolf. Ist er nun erneut zum menschenfressenden Monster geworden? Und was treibt er ausgerechnet in Gotham? Der Wolf aus Fabletown kommt in die Stadt der Fledermaus! Ein fantastisches, düsteres, fantasievolles Crossover vom vielfach preisgekrönten Bestsellerautor und FABLES-Schöpfer Bill Willingham (BATMAN, ROBIN) und dem Zeichner Brian Level (CONSTANTINE, LUCIFER) als deutsche Erstveröffentlichung. ENTHÄLT: BATMAN VS. BIGBY! A WOLF IN GOTHAM 1-6

The world''s oldest, most powerful witch returns in this collection written by Bill Willingham (FABLES). This tale follows Thessaly as she becomes the unwitting partner in a monster-killing business with her ghostly one-time nemesis, Fetch. Collects Sandman Presents: Thessaly, Witch for Hire #1-4.

Bigby Wolf, Fabletown''s one-man police force, interrogates some shady suspects for Rose Red''s probable murder--including Bluebeard, a known ladykiller...literally. Snow White reveals the salacious act that destroyed not only her marriage but her relationship with her sister. And penniless philanderer Prince Charming decides to sell his royal title over the Internet.

In this FABLES collection featuring issues #46-51 of the Eisner Award winning series, the threat of the Adversary looms ever closer as the drums of war begin their steady beat. The Fables prepare for battle, but first they must find their would-be commander: Bigby Wolf!

The #1 New York Times best-selling series! 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 FIFTEEN brings the award-winning series to a close with the epic tales “Happily Ever After” and “Farewell” from issues #141-150 of the award-winning Vertigo series, and features a new introduction by FABLES creator Bill Willingham as well as a special sketchbook section from artist Mark Buckingham. Imagine that all the characters from the world’s most beloved storybooks were 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 characters of old are reborn here as exiles living in the magically camouflaged New York City neighborhood of Fabletown. Collects FABLES #141-150.

Written by Bill Willingham Art by Justiniano, Ron Randall & Walden Wong Cover by Walter Simonson Spinning out of the events of COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS and leading into INFINITE CRISIS, the reality-bending 6-issue miniseries from writer Bill Willingham and artists Justiano, Ron Randall, and Walden Wong is collected! In this volume featuring DAY OF VENGEANCE #1-6, ACTION COMICS #826, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #639 and SUPERMAN #216, Superman and Captain Marvel face off against the evil of Eclipso! Meanwhile, Ragman finds himself at the magical core of the DCU, where he ends up aligned with an unlikely ally: The Enchantress. Together with a ragtag team of magic-based heroes they must face down a foe who has sworn to wipe out all magic...the Spectre! Featuring nearly every magical character of the DCU, DAY OF VENGEANCE may mark the end of magic as we know it.

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!

The first five issues of the popular FABLES spinoff series are collected in this amazing new volume! Last seen hitchhiking from Hollywood, Jack''s now a wayward Fable in the heartland of America. His extreme road stories and encounters with other notorious, renegade Fables are just a few of the situations in store for this fan-favorite character.

Flycatcher is drawn into the spotlight as he discovers the startling truth about his own past as the Frog Prince. At the same time, he learns that the Adversary plans to destroy his foes once and for all. How can the meek Flycatcher stop this deadly foe? This deluxe edition collects Fables issues #60-63, 65-69

Geppetto''s conference of imperial leaders continues in the Homelands as they discuss the ultimate fate of Fabletown. The Nome King wants war, Prince Hansel wants reprisals, and the Snow Queen wants a program of assassination. Will anyone argue for diplomacy? Plus, a backup story by Joshua Middleton!

In this volume collecting issues #6-11, Jack reveals the secret of his former relationship with the illustrious Snow Queen--when he took her powers and became known as Jack Frost. And in present times, he lands in Las Vegas and meets his lovely new bride, a directionless heiress. Could it possibly be ''happily ever after'' at last?

Jack Frost seeks to kill a dragon, unaware that it''s his own father. Jack Frost has just set upon the greatest quest in a long and distinguished career of great quests: To kill a dragon. Of course, he is not aware that the dragon in question is in fact his own father. Meanwhile, the Page Sisters find a new purpose in life: restoring the Great Library. This volume includes JACK OF FABLES #50, a special issue that includes appearances by everyone who''s ever shown up in the 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 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 FOURTEEN includes the momentous saga of “Camelot” and the tales quote Junebug” and “The Boys in the Band” from issues #130-140 of the award-winning Vertigo series, and features a new introduction by incisive essayist and former MTV News anchor Kurt Loder as well as a special sketchbook section from artists Mark Buckingham and Russ Braun.

Explore Bill Willingham''s acclaimed, Eisner Award-winning series Fables to the very end in this third and final compendium volume! After the great War - the great crossover! This compendium captures all the branching fables that intersect our heroes'' stories - from Jack of Fables and The Literals, to the classic short story Werewolves of the Heartland. This volume compiles everything missing from the first two volumes to complete the fables collection for any fan. Contains: Fables #83-113; Jack of Fables #33-35; The Literals #1-3; Fables: Werewolves of the Heartland #1

The exquisite Fable covers by James Jean, winner of multiple Eisner and Harvey Awards, whose diverse clients include Prada and Pepsi, are collected in one extraordinary volume! Perfect for any art-book library or FABLES completist, this volume includes never-before-seen sketch material, along with insightful commentary and remarkable insights into Jean''s creative process. Also included is a afterword by celebrated FABLES writer/creator Bill Willingham.

HINTER DEN SIEBEN BERGEN UND WEITER Nachdem sie den ersten Angriff des Feindes auf ihre Welt zurückgeschlagen haben, müssen sich die Einwohner von Fabletown auf den totalen Krieg vorbereiten, der sicherlich folgen wird. Für einen von ihnen bedeutet das, er muss die Stadt verlassen und eine neue Karriere als Studioboss in Hollywood beginnen – ein Weg, der, wie er hofft, mit Gold und Unsterblichkeit gepflastert ist. Für eine andere Fable jedoch bedeutet es eine Reise auf einem weitaus gefährlicheren Weg – eine, die durch die alten Heimatländer der Fables hindurch bis ins Herz des feindlichen Territoriums führt, wo schließlich das Geheimnis der Identität des Feindes gelüftet wird! FABLES: HEIMATLAND enthält die Hefte 34-41 der hochgelobten Serie von Autor Bill Willingham mit Artwork von Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, David Hahn, Lan Medina und Dan Green.

In this collection of issues #52-59 and 64, preparation for the war against the Empire begins, and the Adversary consults with the Imperial Elite to decide what to do about Fabletown. Then, Bigby confronts his father, the North Wind, while the cubs celebrate their birthday!

When Little Red Riding Hood suddenly reappears in these stories from issues #19-27, she''s welcomed as a miraculous survivor by nearly everyone except her old nemesis, Bigby Wolf, who smells espionage and subversion. But will he be able to prove his case before disaster strikes?

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.

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.