Fables #1 [2012 Edition]

Jul 2012 · DC · 12.99 USD; 15.99 CAD

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This first volume of the acclaimed Vertigo series introduces a community of fairy-tale characters forced into hiding in modern-day New York City after a mysterious adversary conquers their homelands. The story follows Bigby Wolf, the reformed Big Bad Wolf turned sheriff, as he investigates the disappearance of Rose Red, uncovering secrets that threaten the fragile peace among the exiled Fables. Collecting issues #1-5 of the original run, this trade paperback establishes the noir-infused world and political intrigue that define the series.

"Chapter One: Old Tales Revisited" kicks off the acclaimed Fables series with a vivid, grounded origin for Bigby Wolf, revealing how he broke the Adversary’s hold on Snow White and other fairy tale refugees, leading to their escape to America—and the magical transformation that allowed the wolf to walk as a man. Written and illustrated by Bill Willingham, the story blends myth and mystery with a quiet, deliberate pace, setting the tone for the series’ blend of folklore and noir. The striking cover by Mark Buckingham captures the haunting beauty of this new beginning.

Contains 8 stories

Chapter One: Old Tales Revisited

22 pp · Fantasy

Jack Horner [as Jack of the Beanstalk]Trusty JohnFlycatcherBigby WolfSnow WhiteLord BeastLady BeautyBoy BluePrince CharmingMolly GreenbaumRose Red (flashback)

Chapter Two: The (Un)usual Suspects

22 pp · Fantasy

Jack HornerColin [Straw Pig]FlycatcherBigby WolfSnow WhitePrince CharmingMolly GreenbaumRose Red (flashback)HobbesCinderellaLord BluebeardTrusty JohnGrimbleKing Cole (flashback)

Chapter Three: Blood Tells

22 pp · Fantasy

Bigby WolfFlycatcherBoy BlueKing ColeSnow WhiteLord BluebeardJack Horner [Jack of the Beanstalk]Frau Tötenkinder [Black Forest Witch] (flashback)Prince Charming (flashback)Three Little Pigs [ColinDunPosey] (flashback)The Adversary's minions (flashback)HobbesBufkinGrimbleTrusty John

Chapter Four: Remembrance Day

22 pp · Fantasy

Lord BeastBeautyTrusty JohnGrimblePrince CharmingSnow WhiteAslan (flashback)Tin Man (flashback)Baba Yaga (flashback)Geppetto (flashback)Jack Pumpkinhead (flashback)Little Red Riding Hood (flashback)The Adversary (flashback)King ColePinocchioBigby WolfLord BluebeardJack HornerColinFlycatcherCinderellaRose Red

Chapter Five: The Famous Parlor Room Scene (Sans Parlor)

22 pp · Fantasy

Bigby WolfSnow WhiteLord BluebeardKing ColeJack HornerPrince CharmingRose RedFlycatcherBoy BlueColin

The Price of a Happy Ending

8 pp · Fantasy

Untitled Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals story

7 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Fantasy

In "null," Snow takes Rose Red to The Farm for a routine check-up on the nonhuman Fables, but what begins as a simple visit quickly reveals signs of growing unrest among the residents. The quiet tension beneath the surface hints at deeper fractures in the community, leaving both sisters on edge as they navigate the uneasy atmosphere.

Untitled Fantasy story

6 pp · Fantasy