Fables #38

In "Homelands Chapter Three: Petition Day," Lieutenant Bloom arrives at the Emperor’s castle on a day when all grievances are heard, setting the stage for a tense, unpredictable gathering. As the Snow Queen grows uneasy, sensing a hidden threat among the petitioners, the Black Knight makes a shocking move—beheading the Adversary—only to be confronted by the Snow Queen herself. Written by Bill Willingham and brought to life by Mark Buckingham’s precise art, with inks by Steve Leialoha, colors by Daniel Vozzo, and letters by Todd Klein, this issue unfolds with quiet dread and escalating stakes. The cover, a striking piece by James Jean, captures the moment’s eerie stillness.