Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall

In this 2008 standalone graphic novel from DC, Bill Willingham steps away from the main Fables series to offer a lush, Arabian Nights-flavored prequel. Illustrated by a host of artists including Michael Wm. Kaluta, the story finds Snow White and her new husband, King Cole, exchanging tales of their pasts before the Fables were driven from their homelands. Each fable within the frame story expands the mythology of the Fables universe, revealing hidden histories and secret origins. It's a beautifully illustrated, essential companion for fans who want to see the darker, more romantic roots of these exiled characters.