Jack of Fables #33

Part 2 of the nine-part "Great Fables Crossover" arrives in this June 2009 Vertigo entry, with a Brian Bolland cover that practically radiates carnival energy — three figures stride arm-in-arm through a crowd of colorful balloons, the dark-coated man on the left wearing a sardonic grin, a dark-haired woman in a red dress at center, and a straw-hatted blonde man on the right looking equally pleased with himself, while a blue bull floats overhead clutching more balloons. The festive chaos in the background, filled with a crowd of assorted characters, sets a tone that's equal parts playful and unpredictable. With Willingham, Sturges, Braun, and Marzán Jr. on the interior and Bolland's meticulous linework gracing the outside, this crossover chapter is a genuine treat for fans of the Fables universe.