Best Selling Books by Bill Willingham

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.

Bill Willingham''s acclaimed series gets the deluxe treatment in this volume collecting issues #11-18 of the Eisner Award winning series, along with FABLES: THE LAST CASTLE. As Snow White recovers from a bullet to the brain, she and Bigby spend a lot of time in each other''s company. But when they announce that they''ll be vacationing together, all of Fabletown is shocked. The twosome are about to leave New York City and cross paths with a ruthless enemy lurking in the woods.

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!

The self-proclaimed “World’s Greatest Fable” is finally given the five-star treatment he so richly deserves in Jack of Fables: The Deluxe Edition Book Two! Written by Fables creator Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges, this second of three prodigious volumes collects issues #17-32 of the classic series and features a special section of preliminary artwork by Braun, as well as an all-new introduction by Jack’s faithful companion, Gary (the Pathetic Fallacy). After leaving the safe but stifling confines of Fabletown for the cruel and dream-crushing streets of Hollywood, the incomparable Jack Horner (a.k.a. Jack B. Nimble, a.k.a. Jack the Giant Killer, a.k.a. Jack of the Tales) found unprecedented fame and fortune by cashing in on his own overly embellished legend—only to have it all taken away by the unforgiving enforcers of Fabletown’s laws. Now, stripped of his wealth and forced into exile, Jack must return to his roots as a wandering ne’er-do-well, chasing after easy money and easier women. But upon hitting the open road, it soon becomes clear that the Mundane world boasts dangers the likes of which even this most experienced and charming of rogues has never before faced. That’s the problem with being so naturally amazing—the rest of reality is always a disappointment! Authors Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges are joined by illustrators Russ Braun, Tony Akins, José Marzán Jr., Andrew Pepoy, Steve Leialoha and Dan Green to bring you Jack of Fables: The Deluxe Edition Book Two. Collects issues #17-32

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.

After leaving the confines of Fabletown for the streets of Hollywood, the incomparable Jack Horner found fame and fortune by cashing in on his own legend-only to have it all taken away by the enforcers of Fabletown''s laws. Now, stripped of his wealth and forced into exile, Jack must return to his roots as a wandering ne''er-do-well, chasing easy money and easier women. This final volume collects issues #36-50.

WINNER OF FOURTEEN EISNER AWARDS 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 warbetween 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 thatthis is just the calm before the storm—and that even the winds themselves have to choose before it''s over. Collects issues #52-59 in Bill Willingham''s Eisner Award-winning Vertigo series.

Follows the adventures of storybook and nursery rhyme characters who live side-by-side with humans. This highly imaginative political thriller tells the modern-day story of fairy tale characters as they struggle for their freedom.

Die Gemeinschaft der Fables, die verborgen unter uns lebt, musste unter ihrem langjährigen Gegenspieler, den sie nur "den Feind" nennen, einiges erdulden. Nun wird es Zeit, die Rechnung zu präsentieren und dem Eroberer klarzumachen, dass die Kosten für die Unterwerfung der letzten Festung freier Magie zu hoch sind, selbst für ihn. Die einzige Märchengestalt, die diesen Auftrag durchführen kann, hält sich aber selbst in der Wildnis versteckt, und selbst wenn man ihn findet, wird es einige Überredungskunst kosten, ihn für den Plan zu gewinnen. Zum Glück für Fabletown wartet nicht einfach nur ein kleiner Ausflug hinter die feindlichen Linien auf Bigby Wolf. Außer den Heften 48-51 der vielfach prämierten Serie von Bill Willingham enthält dieser Band auch Karten, die den Grundbesitz der Fables in der Welt der Sterblichen zeigen.

Fabletown''s favorite secret agent and bon vivant Cinderella is back on the job again in this follow up limited series to CINDERELLA: FROM FABLETOWN WITH LOVE. Someone is killing sorcerers out on the Farm, and all signs point to Cinderella''s archnemesis from the old days. The only problem is, Cinderella has always believed that her nemesis has been dead for years. Collects issues #1-6.

VON FRÖSCHEN, PRINZEN UND RITTERN Fabletown in New York City ist die letzte Bastion der Fables, Märchenfiguren, die aus den Ländern der Mythen und Sagen vertrieben wurden. Hier arbeitet Flycatcher als Hausmeister, während Snow White, Bigby Wolf, Prinz Charming und Co. den Kurs der Fables-Gemeinschaft bestimmen. Doch jetzt will Fly seinem Erbe als Froschkönig gerecht werden, um als Held mit Rüstung und Schwert Rache zu nehmen an den Mördern seiner Familie – und um die alte Heimat vom Feind zurückzuerobern! Unterstützung erhält er dabei nicht nur von einem der größten Ritter aller Zeiten ... Eine epische Storyline der vielfach preisgekrönten Fantasy-Bestseller-Serie, sagenhaft gut inszeniert von Bill Willingham (Sandman präsentiert, Batman) und Mark Buckingham (Sandman, Dead Boy Detectives). ENTHÄLT: FABLES 60-63 & 65-69

DAS GROSSE CROSSOVER DER FANTASYBESTSELLER-SERIE! Jack Horner, der unverbesserliche Tunichtgut unter den im Exil lebenden Fables, enthüllt den anderen Legenden aus Märchen und Sagen die Existenz ihrer Schöpfer, der glottgleichen Literals – was nach der Zerstörung ihrer neuen Heimat Fabletown jedoch für noch mehr fabelhaftes Chaos bei Snow White und ihren Freunden sorgt. Darüber hinaus landet Bigby Wolf in einer Kleinstadt, die ausschließlich von Werwölfen bewohnt wird, und die haben viele düstere Geheimisse ... Ein Deluxe-Sammelband mit dem epischen Crossover des mehrfach preisgekrönten Märchen-Fantasy-Bestsellers – perfekte Comic-Lektüre für alle Fans von Sandman, inszeniert von Bill Willingham (Sandman präsentiert), Lilah Sturges (House of Mystery), Mark Buckingham (Dead Boy Detectives), Tony Akins (Wonder Woman) und anderen großartigen Künstlern! ENTHÄLT: FABLES 83-85, JACK OF FABLES 33-35, THE LITERALS 1-3, FABLES: WEREWOLVES OF THE HEARTLAND

The Books of War part 5! The latest epic by Bill Willingham and Matthewhew Sturges comes to a close in a shocking ending that leads directly into "The Great Fables Crossover Event" between JACK OF FABLES, FABLES and LITERALS!

For the first time ever, Bill Willingham''s acclaimed, Eisner Award-winning series FABLES is presented in a deluxe hardcover edition collecting issues #1-10. 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. When Snow White''s party-girl sister, Rose Red, is apparently murdered, it''s up to Fabletown''s sheriff, the reformed and pardoned Big Bad Wolf, 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 Fabletown''s carefully nurtured secrecy.

Room and Boredom'' part 1! Fig Keele is a girl on the run, but from who and what is the question. In her attempt to escape, she stumbles into the House of MysteryÑa place for wayward souls to share their tales. But for people like Fig, who run from their past, once you check in, you may never check out!

Written by BILL WILLINGHAM Art by JESUS MERINO and JESSE DELPERDANG Cover by JESUS MERINO 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 in these stories from issues #34-40.

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.

WENN LEGENDEN UND FABELN AUFEINANDERTREFFEN. Tom Taylor, der Sohn des Schriftstellers Wilson Taylor und gleichzeitig die Vorlage für dessen Buchhelden, den Zauberlehrling Tommy Taylor, wurde aus seinem normalen Leben gerissen, weil er gegen eine Verschwörung kämpfen musste, die die gesamte Kraft des Erzählens vernichten wollte. Doch nun wird er in eine ganz andere Auseinandersetzung hineingezogen. Denn in der Welt von FABLES bedroht ein finsteres Wesen die Existenz aller. Blue Boy, der Held der Fables, kam ums Leben, und ihr gefürchteter Kämpfer Bigby Wolf wird gefangen gehalten. Die Hoffnung der Fables ist nahezu vernichtet. Sie brauchen einen Zauberer, der es mit dem Schwarzen Mann aufnehmen kann: Sie brauchen Tommy Taylor. Aber es ist Tom, mit dem sie vorliebnehmen müssen... Die Comic-Meister Mike Carey, Peter Gross, Bill Willingham und Mark Buckingham haben sich für UNWRITTEN FABLES zusammengetan – ein Crossover zweier Sagas, wie es die Welt noch nicht gesehen hat!

Once upon a time, the subjects of fairy tales—princesses, withces, talking animals, and more—lived far away in a fabled magical realm. But when a savage creature known only as the Adversary conquered their home, the characters of folklore were forced to flee to a more mundane world. Disguised among the normal citizens of 21-st century New York City, these magical beings have created their own secret society within an exclusive luxury apartment building called Fabbletown. Now, after years in exile, the citizens of Fabletown are finally ready to reclaim their Homelands. The long-brewing war against the Adversary''s empire is here, but even if our heroes succeed...happily ever after never comes without a price. This second of four fantastic compendiums features tales from the Eisner Award-winning series, created and written by Bill Willingham and illustrated by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, Andrew Pepoy, James Jean, and many more! Collects issues #42-82.

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.

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!

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.

A chance encounter between the Wolf children and Pan escalates into a battle of sky-high proportions that’ll leave one of them beaten and bruised. But a far worse fate has fallen on the inhabitants of the Black Forest, casting a shadow of death and destruction that will shake Bigby and Sam to their core!

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.

Bill Willingham''s critically acclaimed, Eisner Award-winning series Fables is a wickedly imaginative take on the current state of the world''s favorite characters from fable and lore.

DIE WAHRHEIT ÜBER DEN GROSSEN FEIND Viele Fables sind vor der Armee eines gewaltigen Feindes aus ihren Märchenreichen ins Exil in die Menschenwelt geflohen. Doch nun wird Blue zum maskierten Helden in den besetzten Heimatländern und stellt sich ebenso Goblins wie Drachen zum Kampf. Und dann erfährt er die ganze Wahrheit über den großen Feind der Fables! In der Welt der modernen Menschen mischt der Aufschneider Jack unterdessen Hollywood auf, und Mowgli aus dem Dschungelbuch sowie Sinbad aus den arabischen Märchen kommen nach Fabletown in New York... Ein Wendepunkt und Meilenstein des mit über einem Dutzend Eisner Awards ausgezeichneten Fantasy-Bestsellers, in Szene gesetzt von Bill Willingham (SANDMAN PRÄSENTIERT), Mark Buckingham (SANDMAN), David Hahn (BITE CLUB) und Lan Medina (Punisher). ENTHÄLT: FABLES 34-45

Somebody’s scouring Gotham for a very powerful book-and they’re covering their tracks with acts of horrific book-related terrorism. That book’s power flows from Fabletown…which means it’s fallen to Bigby Wolf to cross the dimensional divide and find it before it lands in the wrong hands. But unfortunately for Bigby, the Batman doesn’t take kindly to interlopers in his city-and neither man backs down easily! Collects Batman vs. Bigby! A Wolf in Gotham #1-6.

Does Vampirella have a soul? That is the question being asked by an immortal wizard-king who has come to determine her fate. If she does, she will be spared. If not, he must destroy her. No matter how charming he finds her... This can''t-miss standalone tale introduces the latest member of Vampi''s spine-tingling rogues'' gallery! Eisner Award-winning fantasy maestro Bill Willingham (Fables, Robin) brings this fable to the page with a haunting cover by Bart Sears (Turok, Blade) and interiors by Giuseppe Cafaro (Justice League vs. Suicide Squad).

Final issue! Does Jack Frost slay Jack Dragon? Does Jack Dragon eat his own kid? Will the Page Sisters rebuild the Great Library? Will Gary finally get to sing a show tune on Broadway? It''s extra pages, extra action, extra drama, and extra Babe, the Miniature Blue Ox!

It''s a typical day back in the world from which the inhabitants of Fabletown escaped, full of war and tyranny, not to mention taxes. But in the midst of all the conquering and the slaying comes a mysterious masked man on a quest to find his lost love in part 1 of "Homelands."

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DER KRIEG UMS MÄRCHENLAND Die Armee eines brutalen Feindes hat die Ikonen der Märchen, Sagen und Legenden aus ihren Welten vertrieben – nach Fabletown in Manhattan und auf eine Farm in Upstate New York. Doch Blue Boy, Bigby Wolf, Prinz Charming, Sinbad und ihre Verbündeten wollen den Feind besiegen! So beginnt die entscheidende Schlacht um die Heimatländer der Fables, geführt mit Drachen, Luftschiffen und Riesen. Zudem sind Cinderella und Mowgli, zwei der fähigsten Agenten der Fables, in brandgefährlichen Missionen unterwegs ... Die große, mit über einem Dutzend Eisner Awards ausgezeichnete New York Times-Bestseller-Serie von Bill Willingham (Sandman präsentiert), illustriert von Mark Buckingham (Sandman), Niko Henrichon (Die Löwen von Bagdad), Michael Allred (iZombie), Peter Gross (Lucifer) und David Hahn (Bite Club). ENTHÄLT: FABLES 70-82

A special 100-page anniversary 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! Plus, a prose story written by Mark Buckingham and illustrated by Bill Willingham, a FABLES board game and much, much more!

We''ve all imagined what it would be like to be Batman. Now imagine what it would be like if you were alone, injured, weaponless, and, worst of all, you had no memory of who or what you were. Where would you go? Who could you trust? Written by FABLES creator Bill Willingham!

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!

Keine Rosen ohne Dornen. Als die freien Fables aus der Normalowelt verzweifelt versuchen, sich vor der finsteren Macht des Schwarzen Mannes zu schützen, treibt es Rose Red – angeblich die Verwalterin der Farm – endlich aus ihrer lähmenden Depression, angestachelt durch eine Enthüllung aus ihrer märchenhaften Vergangenheit. Die Genesung kommt keinen Moment zu früh, denn New York erliegt mehr und mehr der Macht des Schwarzen Mannes und die Chancen für einen vernichtenden Schlag gegen ihn sinken mit jeder Stunde. Zum Glück haben die Überlebenden aus Fabletown aber die mächtigste Hexe der Welt auf ihrer Seite – und es könnte sein, dass sie noch skrupelloser ist als der Schwarze Mann.

“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?