Jack of Fables #48
In "The Impaled Wild Man! The Third Ingredient in the Most Unabashedly Genius Jack of Fables Story in Human History!", the fragile peace of the Fable world frays when tourists provoke the Impaled Wild Man to violence. Meanwhile, Sam takes on a surprising babysitting duty with the Page Sisters, Raven makes a fateful decision after a spiritual encounter, and Jack Frost prepares to face the Dragon as the ancient beast senses its own end. Written by Matthew Sturges and Bill Willingham, with bold artwork by Tony Akins and inks by Andrew Pepoy and Akins, and colored by Daniel Vozzo, this issue delivers a standout chapter in the series. The striking cover by Brian Bolland captures the story’s escalating tension.
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Tourists push the Impaled Wild Man too far and he goes crazy. Sam meets up with the Page Sisters and agrees to baby sit. Raven, after meeting his spirit guide, decides that the diner staff should depart for Fabletown. Jack Frost sets off to battle the Dragon as Jack the Dragon senses the end.
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