Fables Compendium #1

Snow and Rose Red hit the road for a routine check-up at The Farm, but what starts as a simple visit quickly reveals cracks in the façade of peace among the nonhuman Fables. With tension simmering beneath the surface, the two sisters find themselves navigating a world where trust is as fragile as it is essential.

In "The Guns of Fabletown: Part Two of Animal Farm," Snow White pushes forward with her investigation into Colin Pig’s death, only to find her path blocked by Goldilocks and her crew. As Rose Red steps into the fray and Reynard flees for his life, the tension mounts—can he reach Snow White before it’s too late?

In "The Pirates of Upstate New York: Part Three of Animal Farm," Goldilocks presses on in her search for Snow White, while Snow and Reynard share a tense, revealing conversation. Bigby prepares for what may be the final confrontation, and when Weyland Smith is finally located, the truth brings a shocking arrest—leaving the fate of the revolution hanging in the balance.

In "Warlord of the Flies: Part Four of Animal Farm," Snow White, imprisoned alongside Weyland Smith, must rally unlikely allies—Reynard the dragon and the three awakened giant brothers—just as the revolutionaries prepare to strike. With tension mounting and the fate of the farm hanging in the balance, Snow White steps forward, but the true cost of her choice remains uncertain.

In "The Mouse Police Never Sleep: Storybook Love Part One," Goldilocks’ mysterious absence takes a surprising turn as Bigby fills Snow in on recent developments—only for Bluebeard to throw a twist into the mix by sending them on a camping trip that feels far too deliberate. With the storybook world humming with quiet tension, old alliances shift and new dangers stir beneath the surface.

In "Into the Woods: Storybook Love Part Two," Bigby and Snow find themselves stranded in a mysterious forest, piecing together how they ended up there while navigating the strange, shifting terrain. As tension builds and unseen dangers loom, Bigby struggles to keep control—until the wolf begins to surface. Meanwhile, Prince Charming’s unexpected conversation with the mouse patrol adds another layer of intrigue to the unfolding mystery.

In "Duel: Storybook Love Part Three," Bigby and Snow race through the treacherous woods to outrun Goldilocks’ fury, while back in the city, Prince Charming dares Bluebeard to a final, deadly confrontation. The story blends tense pursuit with simmering rivalry, all within the rich, animal-folk world of Fables.

In "Roadrunner and Coyote Ugly: Storybook Love Part Four," the tension between Snow and Bigby lingers after their mysterious time in the woods, leaving questions unanswered and emotions simmering. As Prince Charming declares his triumph and Goldilocks stirs up trouble, the line between storybook fate and real feeling begins to blur.

In "March of the Wooden Soldiers, Chapter One: Out of the Woods," Snow finds herself in an unexpected conversation with a very dead Colin, while Prince Charming plots his next move in Fabletown’s political arena. As Bigby and Snow navigate the delicate balance of family and duty, a mysterious hooded figure slips quietly into town—watching, waiting, and already stirring the quiet.

In "March of the Wooden Soldiers, Chapter Two: Red, White and Blue," Red Riding Hood’s return stirs joy across Fabletown—except for Bigby, whose unease lingers beneath the surface. As Prince Charming launches his political campaign with a flair for the dramatic, three shadowy figures in black suits move unseen through the streets, their intentions as unclear as the growing tension in the air.

In "March of the Wooden Soldiers, Chapter Three: Stop Me if You've Heard This One, but a Man Walks into a Bar...", Jack stumbles into a strange encounter with men in black, while Bigby searches for answers in an unlikely place. As Prince Charming gears up for the upcoming election and King Cole grows increasingly uneasy, the tension in Fables City begins to simmer.

In "March of the Wooden Soldiers, Chapter Five: The Letter," the tension mounts as Boy Blue endures interrogation, Bigby delivers grim updates, and Snow takes desperate action. With the city on edge, a chilling message arrives—24 hours to comply, or face consequences.

In "March of the Wooden Soldiers, Chapter Six: Our Right to Assemble Issue," Jo and the resistance brace for confrontation as both sides rally their forces and prepare for war. With tension thick and speeches ringing out, the clash begins—no promises of victory, just the weight of what comes next.

In "March of the Wooden Soldiers, Chapter Seven: The Battle of Fabletown," chaos erupts as Fabletown’s streets become a battlefield, where courage is forged in fire and lives are lost on both sides. Amid the storm, unlikely leaders rise, and hope flickers as the first signs of relief approach.

In the final chapter of Red Riding Hood’s harrowing stand, the cost of battle weighs heavy as farewells are made and the aftermath settles. With the Mundy world stirring with new unrest and a sudden, unexpected sign of change on the horizon, the quiet before the storm feels anything but peaceful.

In "War Stories, Part One: Dog Company," Bigby Wolf takes on a secret mission during World War II, joining a covert unit to infiltrate the ominous Frankenstein Castle. With danger lurking in every shadow and a deadly weapon in the works, Bigby must rely on his instincts and the loyalty of his comrades to stop the Nazis before it’s too late.

In "A Most Troublesome Woman [Part 1]," Snow White, now an ambassador for the exiled Fables, finds herself imprisoned by a sultan in Arabia who plans to marry her—then kill her. With wit and daring, she turns the tables by spinning tales of wonder and danger, one night at a time, hoping to outlast her captor.

In "Chapter Five: Other Testimonials," Jack’s long-awaited film—part of a trilogy chronicling the Fable adventures of himself—premieres to a grand audience, but the night’s most mysterious guest remains absent: the enigmatic Mr. Trick. As the spotlight shines on Jack’s achievement, the question lingers—will the man who once shaped his story finally appear to witness it?

In "Chapter Eight: Twenty Eight Days Later," Moss finds his growing influence in Hollywood beginning to shift his perspective—until a mysterious phone call unsettles him, hinting at a forgotten past tied to Mr. Trick and the origins of Nimble Pictures.

In "Homelands Chapter One: Death & Taxes," the Black Knight travels through the fractured realms of the Homelands, his enchanted cloak shielding him from unseen dangers as he seeks answers about the Adversary and the growing threat of his armies. With each step toward the Governor General’s castle, the weight of forgotten histories and hidden truths begins to shape his path.

In "Homelands Chapter Two: The Saint George Syndrome," the Black Knight moves ever closer to the Emperor, his path marked by the fallen—first a dragon, then three fabled knights. Though the Emperor’s administrators track his approach, they cannot locate him, veiled as he is by the power of his witching cloak.

In "Homelands Chapter Three: Petition Day," Lieutenant Bloom arrives at the Emperor’s castle on a day when any citizen with a grievance may speak directly to the ruler. As the line of petitioners grows, the Snow Queen senses danger—someone among them is an assassin. When the Black Knight strikes, beheading the Adversary, he’s swiftly confronted by the Snow Queen, who stands in his way.

In "Meanwhile," Mowgli finds his way to Fabletown and reconnects with old friends at the Farm, rediscovering the quiet rhythms of life among the displaced. Meanwhile, Prince Charming, Beauty, and Beast confront a Fable suspected of spying for the Adversary, testing loyalty in a world where trust is as fragile as it is necessary.

In "Homelands Chapter Five: Pax Imperium," Geppetto completes his account of the Adversary’s rise as Pinocchio grapples with the weight of the truth. With Blue and Red finally reunited, their escape from danger is swift and desperate—guided only by the witching cloak and the fragile hope of returning to Fabletown.