Jack of Fables: The Deluxe Edition #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis deluxe hardcover collects the second story arc of the Jack of Fables series, following Jack Horner as he navigates the consequences of his escape from the Golden Boughs retirement community. Written by Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges, with art by Tony Akins and others, this volume includes issues #11-21 of the original series, along with the Jack of Fables #6 special. The book continues the irreverent, fairy-tale-meets-modern-world saga that spun out of Fables, focusing on Jack's schemes and his encounters with new and old adversaries.
In "On Eggshells, Part One of Americana," Jack sets out to rebuild Humpty Dumpty, then joins forces with Raven and Gary for a daring infiltration of the legendary Great Train—intent on reaching the fabled American Fable Land, Americana. Unbeknownst to them, they're not the only ones heading there: Hillary Page, Paul Bunyan, and Babe the Blue Ox are also on the same track, making the journey far more complicated than it first seemed.
In "On the Road, Part Three of Americana," Jack and his companions journey through the surreal heart of American Fables, traversing a land where legend and history blur—from the neon shadows of Gangster Land to the frozen silence of The Great White North, from a jazz-soaked New York to the haunted streets of Salem and the dusty trails of the Old West. The path to the Lost City of Gold winds through time and myth, each stop revealing more of the world’s hidden magic—and the growing weight of what they’re chasing.
In "Gold Rush, Part Four of Americana," Jack and his companions uncover the fabled Lost City of Gold, where secrets and desire collide as Jack shares a moment with the final Page sister. Meanwhile, Paul Bunyan is taken by Bookburner, who adds the giant to his growing army of Fables, raising the stakes in a battle that’s far from over.
In "The Books of War, Volume Two: The Book of Siege Warfare," Bookburner's relentless assault on the Golden Boughs reaches a fever pitch as Fables from all corners clash in desperate defense. Amid the chaos, Sam’s unexpected arrival sparks a bold new strategy, and Gary begins to formulate a plan that could turn the tide—though the cost of victory remains uncertain.
In "The Books of War, Volume Three: The Book of Restoration," the siege on the Golden Boughs rages as Gary confronts the escalating threat, unleashing his full power in a moment that reshapes the battle. As the Fables face the weight of their origins, Revise reveals the truth of the First Drafts, offering a glimpse into the stories that first shaped them.
In "The Books of War, Volume Four: The Book of Reversals," Jack of Fables faces a devastating turn as the siege on the Golden Boughs intensifies. With Bookburner and Omar seeking peace, Jack attempts a surrender—but when Bookburner’s army takes the village, it is utterly destroyed.
In "The Books of War, Volume Five: The Book of Revelations," Jack and the Fables witness the destruction of the Golden Boughs by a volcanic eruption, marking the end of a long campaign as most residents prepare to journey to Fabletown. During a lengthy bus ride, Revise shares a long-buried secret about Jack’s past and his mysterious connection to the Page sisters.
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