Fables: The Deluxe Edition #3
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis deluxe hardcover collects issues #28–40 of the acclaimed Vertigo series, along with the Fables: The Last Castle one-shot. The stories delve deeper into the politics and conflicts of Fabletown, including the fallout from the Adversary's war and the introduction of the sinister Mr. Dark. Bill Willingham's writing is complemented by a rotating roster of artists, including Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, and James Jean's cover art.
"Cinderella Libertine" delivers a tense, atmospheric chapter in the Fables saga, where the fragile peace of the Fabletown community cracks under pressure. As Boy Blue endures interrogation, Bigby delivers grim reports, and Snow takes drastic action, the looming threat of the Adversary’s ultimatum—24 hours or else—hangs over them all. Written by Bill Willingham and brought to life with striking visuals by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, Daniel Vozzo, and Todd Klein, this issue pulses with suspense. The cover, a hauntingly beautiful piece by James Jean, captures the story’s dark elegance.
In "March of the Wooden Soldiers, Chapter One: Out of the Woods," Snow grapples with a haunting conversation with a lifeless Colin, while Prince Charming schemes for political power. Amidst the tension, Bigby and Snow navigate the delicate reality of their new family, and a mysterious hooded figure quietly approaches Fabletown.
In "March of the Wooden Soldiers, Chapter Two: Red, White and Blue," Red Riding Hood’s return stirs relief across Fabletown—though Bigby remains wary. As Prince Charming launches his political campaign with a flair for the dramatic, three mysterious men in black suits slip through the shadows, their intentions unknown.
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. With Prince Charming scheming and King Cole growing uneasy about the upcoming election, tensions simmer beneath the surface of Fables' already volatile world.
In "March of the Wooden Soldiers, Chapter Five: The Letter," chaos unfolds as Boy Blue endures torment for information, Bigby delivers grim reports, and Snow takes desperate action. The tension mounts when the men in black receive a chilling message from the Adversary—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 conflict as both sides rally their forces and prepare for war. With tension high and speeches delivered, the clash begins—just as the first shots are fired, the fate of the uprising hangs in the balance.
In "March of the Wooden Soldiers, Chapter Seven: The Battle of Fabletown," chaos erupts as Fabletown's streets become a battleground. Amid the fray, new leaders rise and lives are lost, but as the tide turns, help arrives for the besieged town.
In "March of the Wooden Soldiers, Chapter Eight: In Like a Lion - Out on the Lam," Red Riding Hood faces her final stand with grit and heart, leaving behind a trail of farewells and fading courage. As the dust settles in Fabletown, the Mundy world stirs with unseen danger—and a new arrival is imminent, signaled by a single, startling detail.
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