Fables #129

From Vertigo's long-running series of fairy-tale exiles in the modern world, Fables #129 continues "Snow White" with chapter five of "Snow Falling on Glass." The cover by Joao Ruas presents a striking, almost haunting portrait of a dark-haired woman clad in military-style gear, a rifle slung across one shoulder and a sword crossed behind the other — a warrior's poise rendered in delicate, painterly tones that feel both ancient and urgent. With Willingham, Buckingham, Leialoha, and Pepoy bringing the interior to life, this July 2013 issue is a compelling entry in one of Vertigo's most ambitious ongoing series.