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#2
Jack in The Box
2006
So Jack’s gone and got himself kidnapped, bloodied, broken, and spirited away to a mysterious prison camp called the Golden Boughs Retirement Village. For any other Fable this would spell a mess of trouble, but for Jack it’s no more than…okay, it’s also a mess of trouble for him, but he’ll stay undaunted when he meets the enigmatic author of his current dilemma: the mysterious Mr. Revise!
#3
You Don't Know Jack
2006
Jack is determined not to remain a prisoner in the Golden Boughs Retirement Village, run by the mysterious Mr. Revise and his army of evil librarians. He’s planning the great escape of all captive Fables, but we’ve seen what happens to most of Jack’s schemes before. Does this one have a chance of working…or is he doomed to remain a prisoner for centuries to come?
#4
Jack Rabbit
2006
The great escape is on! Jack’s ingenious plan has reached fruition. The captive Fables are on their way, breaking out of the Golden Boughs Retirement Village. But wait a minute—this is one of Jack’s schemes, so how can it possibly go well? Will our heroes win their freedom or will the insidious Mr. Revise and his army of evil librarians keep the Fables locked away forever?
#5
Jack, Off
2006
Captive Fables, divided into dozens of four-man escape teams, have scattered to the four winds, throwing the evil librarians of the Golden Boughs Retirement Village into chaos. But before Jack can lead his escape team to safety he first has to defeat the perusing Bagmen in single, unarmed combat. Here’s the problem though: no one has ever defeated a Bagman in single unarmed combat!
#6
Jack Frost
2006
Jack has so far eluded the retrieval vans seeking and capturing escaped Fables, but how much longer can the trickster hold out…and how has he kept so hidden thus far? The answer lies in a past tale, back when he went by the name of Jack Frost!
#7
Viva Las Vegas
2007
“Jack of Hearts” Part 1! Jack enters the City of Sin—Las Vegas! Up to his usual tricks, he tries to swing luck on his side, teaming with an old friend and fellow escapee. But as usual, not everything goes to plan when it comes to Jack!
#9
Luck Be a Lady
2007
Jack’s lost his wife, he’s the target of a very lucky lady, and his profits are headed down the toilet. What could possibly make it worse? Mister Revise and his legion of sinister librarians, that’s what! The Las Vegas adventure continues in “Jack of Hearts” part 3.
#10
Tumbling Dice
2007
The conclusion to the four-part “Jack of Hearts!” Jack makes a gamble against Lady Luck. Does it work out or does he need to cash in his chips? Writer Bill Willingham concludes Jack’s Las Vegas adventure!
#11
Jack Frost P2
2007
Before we got sidetracked in Vegas, Jack was reminiscing about “Jack Frost” (remember issue 6?). Jack had the powers of the Snow Queen to do with as he would. His only job now is to deliver winter to the next kingdom over in a timely manner, while the Snow Queen continues to suffer from her mysterious illness. Can anything possibly go right?
#12
Hit the Road, Jack
2007
“The Bad Prince” Part 1! What happens when you become the most well-known Fable in America? Jack starts to find out in a truly bizarre way. Also, in the Golden Boughs retirement village, Mr. Revise takes drastic steps to keep the escaped Fables from spilling the beans on him and his facility.
#13
I Forget
2007
Jack’s been impaled by the sword Excalibur, and only the One True King can remove it from him. But where is he, and how long can Jack last with a sword sticking out of his chest? “The Bad Prince” Part 2.
#14
The Legend of Wicked John
2007
Still stuck in the Grand Canyon, Jack learns something interesting information about his past and present—and his true place in the Fable community! “The Bad Prince” Part 3.
#15
(Enchanted) Blade Runner
2007
The conclusion to “The Bad Prince!” Our hard-luck group of crash survivors tries to find a way out of the wilderness. And along the way we learn more about Wicked John, and our boy Jack doesn’t like a bit of it!
#16
Jack O'Lantern
2007
Jack gives rise to the haunted spirit of Halloween in this issue featuring guest art by Andrew Robinson! Go back in time to one of Jack’s many misadventures—back when he was none other than the legendary Jack O’ Lantern!
#17
On Eggshells
2007
Why has Jack been carrying that briefcase around all this time? Why is Paul Bunyan buying big pants? Who is Dash Weinstein and why is he risking it all for a girl with million-dollar gams? Find out with the start Jack’s latest misadventure in “Americana” Part 1!
#18
Welcome to America - Mind the Zombies
2007
As Jack scours the Homelands for gold, he runs across multiple myths of American folklore—from Tom Sawyer and Jim to Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. But what exactly is Jack’s former captor Hilary Page’s part in all this? “Americana” Part 2.
#19
On the Road
2008
From an all-singing analogue of New York to bootlegging on Lake Michigan all the way to even the myth(s) of Canada, Jack’s trek across the fabled lands of Americana with Humpty Dumpty, Paul Bunyan and more continues with “Americana” Part 3!
#20
Gold Rush
2008
The finale to “Americana” has it all! Jack reminisces about sexual encounters past while engaging some in the present, the long-sought-after treasure finally appears and a character heads to the big final Fable in the sky!
#21
Gary Does Denmark; or, The Tragical Historie of the Pathetick Fallacy's Brief Career Upon the Stage
2008
Jack’s sidekick Gary—the Pathetic Fallacy—takes center stage in the Golden Boughs Theatrical Society’s production of Hamlet! With: Alice as Ophelia, a pair of squash rackets as Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, and Wicked John as Laertes! But who’s using the play as cover for an escape attempt?
#22
1883 Chapter One
2006
“1883” part 1! 1883 was the year in which the scrofulous outlaw known as “Smiling Jack Candle” and his gang of desperadoes roamed the Western Territories, robbing and pillaging as they went. None durst stand up to the miscreant, until the day that a grim-countenanced rode out to face him down.
#23
1883 Chapter Two
Moon of the Wolf
2008
Several great and terrible events occurred in 1883, but none so dire as the continuing depredations of the Jack Candle Gang in the Old West. No posse could stop them. Not even the legendary Pinkertons could find them. But now a mysterious unarmed sheriff is on Jack’s trail! “1883” part 2.
#24
1883 Chapter Three
2008
“1883” part 3, the finale to Jack’s Old West adventure! The tumultuous year 1883 comes to a close with the final showdown between Smiling Jack Candle and the Sheriff without a gun!
#25
Turning Pages
Robin
2008
“Turning Pages” part 1! An egg will explode and a little blue pig will pontificate on weighty matters while wearing a brassiere on his head! Just another typical chapter in the life of Jack of The Tales. In this issue, however, we learn a bit more about the lovely young librarian Robin Page.
#26
Turning Pages
2008
Starring former wallflower Priscilla Page! The second part in Jack’s latest tale is chock-full of car crashes, brutal violence, shoplifting and the horrors of mime—not to mention our fearless protagonist facing off against a horrific monster. “Turning Pages” part 2.
#27
Turning Pages
Hillary
2008
“Turning Pages” part 3! Hillary Page is the gal who stole away to Americana to find her father and ended up kicking Jack Horner square in the tacklebox. Now she’s held captive by the vicious Bookburner with no hope of escape, and it looks like all of the good guys are about to be murdered!
#28
The Books Of War Vol 1
2008
In “The Books of War” part 1, Jack has returned to the Golden Boughs not as a prisoner, but as its Commander in Chief! It’s the beginning of an all-new storyline in which lives will be lost and pigs will appear magically!
#29
The Books Of War Vol 2
2008
The latest Jack epic continues with the Siege of the Golden Boughs—Bookburner’s army storms the gates and the fight begins in earnest! “The Books of War” part 2.
#30
The Books Of War Vol 3
The Book of Restoration
2009
What is the “First Draft,” and what is its awe-inspiring secret? Where did that extra pig come from? What’s everybody reading? The Siege of the Golden Boughs enters its third installment and the tide begins to turn—but in whose favor? “The Books of War” part 3.
#31
The Books Of War Vol 4
2009
Learn the real power of the printed word—power more than just how a bunch of ideas can convince people to do stuff. It’s about how ideas can make things explode! “The Books of War” part 4.
#32
The Books Of War Vol 5
2007
“The Books of War” part 5! The latest epic by Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges comes to a close in a shocking ending that leads directly into “The Great Fables Crossover Event” between JACK OF FABLES, FABLES and LITERALS!
#33
The Great Fables Crossover Part 2
2006
“Great Fables Crossover” part 2, continued from FABLES #83. Jack reveals the existence of The Literals to Fabletown, and things quickly get chaotic from there. Fables don’t like the idea of having a living god who can wipe them out with the stroke of a pen, and have thus decided to get rid of them! Continued in LITERALS #1.
#34
The Great Fables Crossover Part 5
Ch-Ch-Changes
2009
“Great Fables Crossover” part 5, continued from FABLES #84. Bigby Wolf, Snow White, Gary and Mr. Revise are hot on the trail of Kevin Thorn and determined to stop him before he can write the universe out of existence. But Bigby has problems—namely the Big Bad Wolf has been transformed into an ape! Continued in LITERALS #2.
#35
The Great Fables Crossover Part 8
Genre Fiction is Dead
2009
“Great Fables Crossover” part 8, continued from FABLES #85. In the thrilling penultimate issue of the “Great Fables Crossover,” battles are won, lives are lost and a whole lot of really weird stuff happens as Bigby and crew take on seemingly impossible odds! Continued in LITERALS #3.
#36
Jack 'n' Apes
2009
The exciting true story of the time our hero found himself in equatorial Africa in nothing but his underpants, was taken prisoner by a bunch of talking apes, and in no time had set himself up as their king.
#37
The New Adventures Of Jack And Jack Pt1
Fat Jack
2009
“The New Adventures of Jack and Jack” part 1! Jack’s back out on his own, but after his grave insult to the artist who’s drawing this story, what will become of Jack? Will the artist seek vengeance and have Jack go bald? Or will the artist simply ignore the script and have Jack brutally murdered on the first page?
#38
The New Adventures Of Jack And Jack Pt2
Baby Steps Along The Glory Road
2009
It was obvious that Jack didn’t really care if his second favorite artist, Russ Braun, was horribly insulted at the thought of being second best. But in this issue, penciller Russ Braun will enact a revenge so hideous on Jack that one of them may not make it to next issue! “The New Adventures of Jack and Jack” part 2.
#39
The New Adventures Of Jack And Jack Pt3
Twice the Hero
2009
Jack Horner keeps getting fatter, bigger and uglier. It’s pretty clear some sort of strong magic is at work, but is it a diabolical attack—or a final comeuppance at long last for Jack’s many sins? In the meantime, his son Jack Frost has thoroughly taken over his dad’s old book! “The New Adventures of Jack and Jack” part 3.
#40
The New Adventures Of Jack And Jack Pt4
2009
“The New Adventures of Jack and Jack” finishes as Jack Frost continues to learn the hero trade while Jack Horner finally learns why he’s been getting so fat and ugly. Weirdly enough, that’s all we can possibly tell you about this issue and still retain some bit of surprise.
#41
Kings of Earth and Sky Pt1
2009
“Kings of Earth and Sky” part 1! Jack Frost and his wooden owl MacDuff find themselves in a strange new world—a world with giant millipede mounts, ancient space elevators and ray guns that go zish! But things really get interesting when a scantily clad witch leads Jack to an ancient temple containing one of the most powerful weapons ever crafted!
#42
Kings of Earth and Sky Pt2
Castling
2010
Jack Frost has fought the Keepers of the Fulminate Blade. He’s being lauded as a hero in the ancient city of Landfall, but being a hero isn’t maybe so great as Jack thought it might be. A promiscuous princess isn’t the only danger awaiting Jack at Landfall castle. “Kings of Earth and Sky” part 2.
#43
Kings of Earth and Sky Pt3
Lessons Learned, Some More Enjoyable Than Others
2010
Jack Frost, all things being equal, is a much better hero than his dad. You want monsters? We got ’em! You want quests and riches? We got ’em in spades! “Kings of Earth and Sky” part 3.
#44
Kings of Earth and Sky Pt4
Skyward Wolves
2010
Jack Frost and his stalwart owl companion MacDuff take to the skies as Jack’s quest to save a kingdom from the vicious Empyrean nears its conclusion! “Kings of Earth and Sky” part 4.
#45
Kings of Earth and Sky Pt5
2010
“Kings of Earth and Sky” finale! Jack Frost has finally come face-to-face with the Empyrean, but it’s clear that someone somewhere along the way has been lying about what this is all about!
#46
Hot Librarians - The First Ingredient in the Ultimate Jack of Fables Story!
2010
The Page Sisters finally find a new purpose in life: restoring the Great Library. And the one place you don’t want to be is between them and one of the books they want. Meanwhile, Jack Frost has just set upon the greatest quest in a long and distinguished career of great quests!
#47
Dragonslayer - The Second Ingredient in the Ultimate Jack of Fables Story!
2010
The Page Sisters have a lead on the hoard of books that went missing from the Golden Boughs way back when. Jack Frost has a lead on one of the most dangerous monsters he’s yet to face. And just when he thought he was getting too old for this, Jack Horner has a lead on a tasty snack.
#48
The Impaled Wild Man - The Third Ingredient in the Most Unabashedly Genius Jack of Fables Story in Human History!
2010
We catch up with each and every character that has ever appeared in JACK OF FABLES, and if they’re dead, we’ll even show you the corpse. And that’s a promise you can take to the bank.
#49
A Miniaturized Blue Ox - The Fourth Essential Component in the Most Epically Nifty Jack of Fables Story in the History of the Universe!
2010
As the Page Sisters, the Fables on the bus, Jack Frost, and a very angry guy with a sword through him all converge in a mythical land far away from mortal men, a certain dragon begins to get nervous!
#50
The Dragon, His Sidekick, a Nemesis, & Their Cows - The Final Indispensable Components in the Last Jack of Fables Story of All Time!
2011
Final issue! Does Jack Frost slay Jack Dragon? Does Jack Dragon eat his own kid? Will the Page Sisters rebuild the Great Library? Will Gary finally get to sing a show tune on Broadway? It’s extra pages, extra action, extra drama, and extra Babe, the Miniature Blue Ox!
Authors
Bill Willingham
Author · 96 books
In the late 1970s to early 1980s he drew fantasy ink pictures for the Dungeons & Dragons Basic and Expert game rulebooks. He first gained attention for his 1980s comic book series Elementals published by Comico, which he both wrote and drew. However, for reasons unknown, the series had trouble maintaining an original schedule, and Willingham's position in the industry remained spotty for many years. He contributed stories to Green Lantern and started his own independent, black-and-white comics series Coventry which lasted only 3 issues. He also produced the pornographic series Ironwood for Eros Comix. In the late 1990s Willingham reestablished himself as a prolific writer. He produced the 13-issue Pantheon for Lone Star Press and wrote a pair of short novels about the modern adventures of the hero Beowulf, published by the writer's collective, Clockwork Storybook, of which Willingham was a founding member. In the early 2000s he began writing extensively for DC Comics, including the limited series Proposition Player, a pair of limited series about the Greek witch Thessaly from The Sandman, and most notably the popular series Fables
