Fables #4
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis fourth volume of the acclaimed Vertigo series collects issues #19-27 and #28 (the 'March of the Wooden Soldiers' story arc). The Fables face their greatest threat yet as the Adversary's forces launch a full-scale invasion of Fabletown, forcing the characters to mount a desperate defense of their hidden community. Bill Willingham's script weaves together multiple plot threads, including the aftermath of Boy Blue's mission to the Homelands and the growing tension between the human and non-human Fables, while Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha's artwork brings the epic battle to life with cinematic scope.
In "Out of the Woods Chapter One: March of the Wooden Soldiers," Snow White confronts a chilling reminder of the past during a quiet moment with a lifeless Colin, while Prince Charming maneuvers through Fabletown’s political landscape with ambition in his eyes. As Bigby and Snow navigate the tender uncertainty of their new family life, a mysterious hooded figure slips into town, her presence stirring unease beneath the surface of everyday life.
In "Red, White and Blue Chapter Two March of the Wooden Soldiers," Red Riding Hood’s return stirs joy across Fabletown—except for Bigby, whose unease deepens as Prince Charming launches his political campaign. Amid the celebration, three black-suited strangers move silently through the streets, their presence a quiet threat beneath the surface of everyday life.
In "Stop Me If You've Heard This One, But a Man Walks Into a Bar... Chapter Three March of the Wooden Soldiers," Jack finds himself face-to-face with mysterious men in black, while Bigby navigates a tense search for allies. As Prince Charming gears up for the upcoming election and King Cole grows increasingly uneasy, the stakes rise in a world where fairy tale lives are anything but simple.
In "The Letter Chapter Five of March of the Wooden Soldiers," chaos erupts as Boy Blue endures torment in search of answers, Bigby delivers grim reports, and Snow’s desperation drives her to act. With tension mounting, the men in black receive a chilling message from the Adversary: 24 hours or else.
In "Our Right to Assemble Issue Chapter Six March of the Wooden Soldiers," tensions reach a fever pitch as opposing factions ready for conflict, each assembling their forces and arming themselves in anticipation of war. With speeches delivered and resolve hardened, the moment of confrontation arrives—unfolding with the weight of inevitable clash.
In "The Battle of Fabletown Chapter Seven March of the Wooden Soldiers," chaos erupts as Fabletown’s streets become a battlefield, where courage is tested and lives are lost. Amid the storm, new leaders rise, and the tide of conflict turns as unexpected aid arrives to tip the scales.
In Like a Lion - Out on the Lam Chapter Eight March of the Wooden Soldiers finds Red Riding Hood at the heart of a storm, facing her final stand with courage and quiet resolve. As the cost of battle weighs heavy and farewells are said among those who fought beside her, the fragile peace begins to crack—especially when a new threat stirs in the Mundy world, and the first signs of change ripple through the air.
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↩ Reprints Fables: The Last Castle #[nn] (2003), Fables #19 (2004), Fables #20 (2004), Fables #21 (2004), Fables #23 (2004), Fables #24 (2004), Fables #25 (2004), Fables #26 (2004), Fables #27 (2004)
Reprinted in Fables #5 (2008), Fables: Covers by James Jean #[nn] (2009), Nemi #4-5/2010 (2010), Fables: The Deluxe Edition #3 (2011)
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