Jack of Fables #45

Name: Jack of Fables #45
Brand: DC

Jun 2010 · DC · 2.99 USD

“Empyrean - Kings of Earth and Sky Part Five of Five”

In "Empyrean - Kings of Earth and Sky Part Five of Five," Jack faces off against the Empyrean in a climactic showdown that upends everything he thought he knew. Written by Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges, with bold artwork by Tony Akins and inks by Andrew Pepoy, this issue delivers a powerful conclusion to a pivotal arc—revealing a shocking betrayal that reshapes Jack’s understanding of the empire. The striking cover by Brian Bolland captures the moment’s intensity, a fitting frame for a story where truth and power collide.

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writer Bill Willingham · writer Matthew Sturges · artist Tony Akins · inker Andrew Pepoy · colorist Daniel Vozzo · letterer Todd Klein · cover Brian Bolland

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writer Bill Willingham

writer Matthew Sturges

artist Tony Akins

inker Andrew Pepoy

colorist Daniel Vozzo

letterer Todd Klein

cover pencils, inks Brian Bolland

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Jack battles and defeats the Empyrean and discovers that the King lied to Jack about Empyrean's involvement in the empire. Jack brings the King to justice and sets off on his next adventure.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).