Jack of Fables #9
In "Hot Librarians!", Jack of Fables #9 (2011), the fragile peace in Fabletown cracks when tourists push the Impaled Wild Man past his breaking point. As tensions rise, Jack Frost prepares for a final confrontation with the Dragon, while Sam takes on an unexpected babysitting duty with the Page Sisters—and Raven, guided by her spirit, makes a pivotal decision about the diner staff’s future. Written by Matthew Sturges and Bill Willingham, with art by Tony Akins and inks by Andrew Pepoy and Akins, and colored by Daniel Vozzo, the issue’s dynamic storytelling is framed by Brian Bolland’s striking cover.
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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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