New Releases by Bill Willingham

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.

Jack Frost, son of Jack of Fables, has left our world and has decided to make his way to the Imperial Homeworld, where his mother is still trapped under a city of thorns. Along the way he will encounter many fantasy monsters, brigands and troops of roving goblins, and have to battle his way through them. And while Jack Frost undertakes his quest, Jack of Fables is slowly transforming into something unexpected — and deadly.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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''.

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!

WINNER OF FOURTEEN EISNER AWARDS The final battle between the free Fables of the mundane world and the Empire occupying their former Homelands is about to begin, and the scrappy storybook heroes have already managed to even the oddsconsiderably. With his previously unstoppable wooden soldiers neutralized, the Adversary is about to get his first taste of high technology in the form of steel-jacketed bullets and laser-guided bombs. But the ruler who conquered a hundred differentworlds didn''t do it by fighting clean—and he''s still got a surprise or two left to spring on the residents of Fabletown. Collects issues #70-75 in Bill Willingham''s Eisner Award-winning Vertigo series.

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).

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.

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.

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 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?

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.

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.

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 on notice 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 ever be 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 FABLES: ARABIAN NIGHTS (AND DAYS) opens a new front in the struggle between the Fables and the Adversary as the worlds of the Arabian Fables are invaded—leading to an unprecedented diplomatic mission to Fabletownand a bad case of culture shock! This seventh volume of the popular Vertigo series also includes ''The Ballad of Rodney and June,'' the 2-part story of forbidden love among the Adversary''s wooden soldiers, and features stellar Art by Mark Buckingham,Steve Leialoha, Jim Fern, Jimmy Palmiotti and Andrew Pepoy. Collects issues #42-47 in Bill Willingham''s Eisner Award-winning Vertigo series.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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