New Releases by Bill Willingham

MÄRCHENHAFTE SUPERHELDEN Das Reich von Froschkönig Flycatcher und seinen Fables wird durch den bösartigen Mister Dark bedroht. Doch die Märchenwesen um Pinocchio und Ozma haben einen Plan: Sie erschaffen einfach ihr eigenes, ebenso märchenhaftes wie strahlendes Superhelden-Team! Außerdem kehrt Bigby Wolf zurück, feiert das Wiedersehen mit seiner Frau Snow White – und erfährt, dass sein Erbe als Sohn des Nordwinds einmal mehr für einen Sturm an Problemen sorgt. Rose Red trifft unterdessen auf den Weihnachtsmann ... Der preisgekrönte Fantasy-Hit verbeugt sich vor den Superhelden-Klassikern – und mehr! Gewohnt magisch in Szene gesetzt von Bill Willingham (Batman, Jack of Fables), Mark Buckingham (Fairest, Peter Parker. Spider-man), Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise), Eric Shanower (Der Zauberer von Oz) und anderen Ausnahmekünstlern. Enthält: Fables 101-113

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

"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.

When you go to war against the dark forces of the frozen north, there are some things you can’t do without — like warriors, weapons, and the will to fight. You also need strong allies if you want to have any hope of victory. But how do you cement the kind of alliances that help to win wars? Well, if you have a daughter of marriageable age, a strategic betrothal might be a good way to go. And that’s just what King Jarol of Firekeep has in mind for his beautiful, headstrong daughter, Teegra. But what happens when the eligible princes of many kingdoms line up to compete for fair Teegra’s hand, only to find that the promised princess is suddenly nowhere to be found? Find out this February in a story we almost called “Teegra’s Big Run”! Renowned writer BILL WILLINGHAM and fan-favorite artist GABRIELE DI CARO return to the incredible world of Ralph Bakshi and Frank Frazetta’s groundbreaking animated film Fire and Ice with this special 40-page one-shot, featuring perfectly primordial covers by DAN PANOSIAN and MEGHAN HETRICK!

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)!

A storm rages outside the Last Story Home. A long-overdue battle plays out in the wind and rain…Bigby Wolf and Peter Pan have finally come face-to-face. But while these two deliver their deadly blows, an even greater threat has found its way into the Wolf cabin, putting Snow and her children at risk!

Blossom Wolf’s adventure takes a dark turn when she comes across a stack of ancient boxes bound up in chains. The voice inside begs to be freed, but will Blossom’s curiosity get the better of her? Meanwhile, Greenjack and Mrs. Bear find themselves lost amongst the mundys, determined to find whoever is threatening their woods, but Pan has already caught wind of their arrival.

“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?

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.

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.

Bigby Wolf ist tot, in tausend Scherben zerfallen, nachdem er böswillig in Glas verwandelt und mit einem Schwert zerstört wurde. Fabletown stellt sich nun auf schwere Zeiten ein. Was gebraucht wird, sind neue Helden - und so will Rose Red einen Runden Tisch nach dem Vorbild König Arthurs einrichten.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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

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.

Bill Willingham, the bestselling author of DC/Vertigo''s Fables, reimagines the most iconic characters of the Dynamite stable in a gorgeous and expansive Steampunk universe! A mysterious woman named Magna Spadarossa searches the many kingdoms of her world to find her missing sister, Sonja. From glamorous airships to clockwork cities to primordial jungles, Magna evades the pursuit of strange and dastardly villains, thanks to the help of many brave heroes. Featuring Red Sonja, Vampirella, Green Hornet, Kato, Flash Gordon, The Phantom, Silver Star, Captain Victory, The Six Million Dollar Man, and Zorro, as you''ve never seen them before!

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.

Cinderella returns in an all-new epic! After an assassination attempt on Snow White, Cind is called back into service to unravel an age-old conspiracy that dates back to that fateful midnight ball! Can Cind uncover the plot and prevent a massacre in Fabletown? By critically acclaimed writer Marc Andreyko (MANHUNTER, Torso, The Lost) and legendary artist Shawn McManus (CINDERELLA, SWAMP THING), FAIREST VOL. 4: CINDERELLA - OF MEN AND MICE ties directly into FABLES! 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. Collects issues #21-26.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Former lover of The Sandman, Thess is embroiled in her most impossible situation yet as the ruthlessly practical witch finds herself the unwitting and unwilling dispatcher of demons, beasts, and other arcane monstrosities.

For years, Snow White and Bigby Wolf''s cubs have grown up knowing that one of them was destined for a much greater, more grave role amongst the Fables community. But no one knew how soon it would come. When Snow and Bigby''s cub Therese receives aChristmas gift from anÂáunknown admirer, this red plastic boat magically takes her on a journey to a desolate place known as Toyland. Will Therese be their savior? Or their destroyer? FABLES VOL. 18: CUBS IN TOYLAND is the latest epic from New YorkTimes best-selling author Bill Willingham''s hit series FABLES, as the cubs learn that adventures in the land of misfit toys is much less fun than it sounds. Also collected here are all the backup stories that feature Bufkin''s exploits in the landof Oz, beautifully painted by ShawN McManus (CINDERELLA: FROM FABLETOWN WITH LOVE).

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.

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!

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!