Comic books in 'Fantasy/Sword & Sorcery'

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1st printing. Beloved especially by the Victorians, who sought levity, fantasy, and beauty as industrialization moved apace in the mid-nineteenth century, fairies have long bewitched humankind with their otherworldly beauty and magic, inspiring art and the written word across the literary spectrum, in British folklore, medieval romance, fantasy tales, poetry, and plays. The Faerie Handbook is a charming illustrated digest that captures all the beauty and magic of these winged sprites. Carolyn Turgeon has compiled a store of essential knowledge and interesting details on these delightful pixies, highlighting their world through lore, essays, and poetry; fine art and photography; delicious recipes and readily doable projects. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Elven Erotica!" Featuring an introduction by George Perez! This all-new book of illustrations by fantasy writer and illustrator Melanie Klegerman Fersko showcases the sexier and feminine side of these mystical creatures. Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Stories: "Marta Ravenhair: The Hunt" by Ken Raney, "The Unbeliever" by Giovanni and Tom Kirby, "Captain and the Sorcerer" by Charlie Thompson and Dave Sim, "Olde and Younge Dealers in the Strange" by Will Meugniot, "Paper Dragon" by Gene Day, and "Time's Revenge" by John David Cothran and Earl Geier. 40 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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Volume 1, 1st Printing. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1, 2nd or later printing. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Written by John Matthews. Art and Cover by Matt Dangler. From the author of the bestselling book Pirates comes a wonderful interactive book about Faeries. The book includes faeries of the British Isles as well as those of Scandinavia, Germany, North America, and even the Asian, Arab, and African worlds. The book is divided into 13 sections and is illustrated with new art from talented faerie artist Matt Dangler as well as other celebrated contemporary artists alongside classic art by William Blake, Henry Fuseli, J.M.W. Turner, and others! Hardcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $27.50.

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48-page squarebound giant (no ads). Cardstock cover, art by Mike Mignola. Ill Met In Lankhmar, script by Fritz Leiber (original story) and Howard Chaykin (adaptation), pencils by Mike Mignola, inks by Al Williamson; The tale of their first meeting of the swashbuckling duo, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, adventurers blessed with a touch of innocence and youthful naivete; This is a story of dark romance- and evil as old as time itself- set in the murky streets of the once great city of Lankhmar. Short biographies on Fritz Leiber, Howard Chaykin, Mike Mignola, Al Williamson and Sherilyn Van Valkenburgh (colorist). Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser illustration by Mike Mignola. Based on Fritz Leiber's characters. 52 pgs., full color. $4.50. Cover price $4.50.

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48-page squarebound giant (no ads). Cardstock cover, art by Mike Mignola. The Circle Curse, script by Fritz Leiber (original story) and Howard Chaykin (adaptation), pencils by Mike Mignola, inks by Al Williamson; In darkest, blackest despair, grieving over the loss of their first true loves, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser take to the high lonesome road in search of the solace of forgetfulness. The Howling Tower, script by Fritz Leiber (original story) and Howard Chaykin (adaptation), pencils by Mike Mignola, inks by Al Williamson; Sword & Sorcery's two greatest heroes journey across the wild world of Nehwon, haunted by the memory of their beloved Ivrian and Vlana, until their wanderings finally bring them to the very edge of the world...to a haunted plain...whose very dust echoes with dark necromancy- and the bloodcurdling cries of the lost, dead, and damned. Two illustrations by Mike Mignola. Based on Fritz Leiber's characters. 52 pgs., full color. $4.50. Cover price $4.50.

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48-page squarebound giant (no ads). Cardstock cover, art by Mike Mignola. The Price of Pain Ease, script by Fritz Leiber (original story) and Howard Chaykin (adaptation), pencils by Mike Mignola, inks by Al Williamson; The promise of release from the haunting spectre of their lost loves drives Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser to the foreboding world of Shadowland, the Home of Death; The vast emptiness of Death's parlor is the testing ground of their loyalty and friendship. Bazaar of the Bizarre, script by Fritz Leiber (original story) and Howard Chaykin (adaptation), pencils by Mike Mignola, inks by Al Williamson; Friend risks life for friend as Fafhrd and Mouser adventure in this tale of dark sorcery and witchcraft. Based on Fritz Leiber's characters. 52 pgs., full color. $4.50. Cover price $4.50.

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48-page squarebound giant (no ads). Cardstock cover, art by Mike Mignola. Lean Times In Lankhmar, script by Fritz Leiber (original story) and Howard Chaykin (adaptation), pencils by Mike Mignola, inks by Al Williamson; Their long friendship dissolved over a petty disagreement, Fafhrd and Mouser go separate ways; Fafhrd turns to the spiritual life- divesting himself of worldly possessions; Mouser seeks a vocation more suited to his swashbuckling skills, as an enforcer for the racketeer who has his sights set on relieving Issek of the Jug-Fafhrd's new-found sect - of its growing profits. Based on Fritz Leiber's characters. When The Sea King's Away..., script by Fritz Leiber (original story) and Howard Chaykin (adaptation), pencils by Mike Mignola, inks by Al Williamson; The call of the deep lures our two adventurers into a tale of underwater drama; Tempting enchantresses, bizarre sea creatures and the fury of Nature itself unleash their evils upon Fafhrd and Mouser. 52 pgs., full color. $4.50. Cover price $4.50.

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1st printing. Based on the Stories by Fritz Leiber. Adapted by Howard Chaykin, Dennis O'Neil, and George Alec Effinger. Art by Mike Mignola, Howard Chaykin, Walt Simonson, Jim Starlin, Al Williamson, Al Milgrom, and the Crusty Bunkers. Cover by Mike Mignola. Introduction by Howard Chaykin. Fritz Leiber ranks among the giants of fantasy and science fiction visionaries, capturing multiple Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Awards and influencing a generation of writers. And his most renowned creations are the swashbuckling Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser stories. Collected here are adaptations of some of the finest of these sword-and-sorcery tales - including the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning "Ill Met in Lankhmar" - by comics legends Howard Chaykin, Mike Mignola, Dennis O'Neil, Al Williamson, and more. Join the hulking barbarian and the diminutive rogue as they battle swordsmen, necromancers, and flagons of strong drink! Softcover, 320 pages, full color. NOTE: "Some of the grandest work in fantasy by a true master." Newsarama Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art by Howard Chaykin, Walter Simonson, and Jim Starlin. Cover by Walter Simonson. In 1973, industry titan Denny O'Neil joined master artists Howard Chaykin and Walt Simonson to adapt stories starring Fritz Leiber's timeless fantasy characters, the barbarian Fafhrd and the nimble rogue the Gray Mouser. Now, for the first time ever, Dark Horse Books is collecting all of those exciting tales of swords and devilry into one handsome collection! Bonus story penciled by Jim Starlin! Softcover, 136 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

1st printing. Collects Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser (1990 Marvel) #1-4. Written by Howard Chaykin. Art by Mike Mignola. Discover the stories that defined the genre of sword & sorcery through the eyes of legendary comics writer Howard Chaykin and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola! Since their first appearance in 1939, Fritz Leiber's Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser have ranked among the most beloved characters in fantasy. Their rollicking adventures in the fantastic land of Nehwon have influenced the work of some of the best in modern fantasy, including Michael Moorcock, Terry Pratchett, and countless others. Chaykin and Mignola's four-issue adaptation of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, long out-of-print, is collected here in a graphic novel for the first time, with new cover art from Mignola. Dark Horse Comics will be collecting the hard-to-find Lankhmar comics adapations, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, written by Howard Chaykin with art by Mike Mignola! Softcover, 200 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

2nd and later printings. Collects Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser (1990 Marvel) #1-4. Written by Howard Chaykin. Art by Mike Mignola. Discover the stories that defined the genre of sword & sorcery through the eyes of legendary comics writer Howard Chaykin and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola! Since their first appearance in 1939, Fritz Leiber's Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser have ranked among the most beloved characters in fantasy. Their rollicking adventures in the fantastic land of Nehwon have influenced the work of some of the best in modern fantasy, including Michael Moorcock, Terry Pratchett, and countless others. Chaykin and Mignola's four-issue adaptation of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, long out-of-print, is collected here in a graphic novel for the first time, with new cover art from Mignola. Dark Horse Comics will be collecting the hard-to-find Lankhmar comics adapations, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, written by Howard Chaykin with art by Mike Mignola! Softcover, 200 pages, full oclor. Cover price $19.95.

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1st printing. Written by Thormod Skald. Art by Asta Gunn. Mightier than a god, dumber than a rock. After a centuries-long slumber, mythology's greatest dragon awakens to find his treasure stolen and the world transformed into an unrecognizable place. Now Fafnir the Dragon must wade through this insane new world to reclaim his gold while battling the US Army, Paris Hilton, Gangsta-rappers, and America's greatest superhero in an adventure that one reviewer describes as "South Park meets Jurassic Park!" Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Kaoru Shinozaki. Art and cover by KMKW.

Revenge in another world-with an abnormal twist! Mimori Touka and his classmates are abruptly catapulted into a fantasy world, summoned by the world's resident goddess to serve as heroes. The good news? Most of the students display amazing skills upon arrival! The bad? Mimori is the worst of the lot, bottoming out at a measly E-rank.

Incensed, the goddess tosses him in a dungeon to die-but, it turns out, Mimori's skills aren't so much worthless as they are abnormal. Abnormally powerful, perhaps!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 300 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Kaoru Shinozaki. Art and cover by KMKW.

Touka and his classmates are abruptly catapulted into a fantasy world, summoned by the world's resident goddess to serve as heroes. The good news? Most of the students display amazing skills upon arrival! The bad? Mimori is the worst of the lot, bottoming out at a measly E-rank. Incensed, the goddess tosses him in a dungeon to die - but, it turns out, Mimori's skills aren't so much worthless as they are abnormal.

Abnormally powerful, perhaps!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 300 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Kaoru Shinozaki. Art and cover by KMKW.

Mimori Touka and his classmates are abruptly catapulted into a fantasy world, summoned by the world's resident goddess to serve as heroes. The good news? Most of the students display amazing skills upon arrival! The bad? Mimori is the worst of the lot, bottoming out at a measly E-rank. Incensed, the goddess tosses him in a dungeon to die-but, it turns out, Mimori's skills aren't so much worthless as they are abnormal.

Abnormally powerful, perhaps!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 300 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Kaoru Shinozaki. Art and cover by KMKW.

While Mimoris journey for revenge takes him all over this magical, dangerous world, his classmates are fulfilling their destinies as heroes by facing off against the hordes of the Demon King. Despite the cruel world shes found herself in, S-class hero and ex-class rep Sogou Ayaka still wants to protect her weaker classmates–from their enemies, and from the cruel whims of the Goddess. But when its just her up against an army of monsters, can she even save herself?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 300 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Kaoru Shinozaki. Art and cover by KMKW.

The invasion has begun. The Demon Kings armies are bearing down on the humans, ravaging the main forces from country after country. The heroes from another world, once the students of Class 2-C, are fighting for their lives against impossible odds. But when a figure in a black robe and fly mask appears on the battlefield, will this mysterious person turn the tide? And how will Mimori Touka use his incredible abilities in the face of a continent-wide war?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 370 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Written by Kaoru Shinozaki. Art and cover by KMKW.

In search of the Country at the End of the Word and its secrets of forbidden magic, Mimori Touka plunges back into the Land of the Golden-Eyed Monsters. But on the way hes confronted by perilous new foes: the descendants of previous heroes from another world! The E-class underdog must flex his useless skills in a battle against their Sword of Courage and leader, the indominable Lewin Seale!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 348 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Written by Kaoru Shinozaki. Art and cover by KMKW.

After defeating the Sword of Courage, Mimori Touka finally arrives in the Country at the End of the World. Forbidden Magic is finally within his grasp—and its strong enough to break through the defenses surrounding the Goddess Vicius so that Touka can take his long-awaited revenge! But the Country at the End of the World has its own problems on the horizon: the strongest knights of Alion are about to invade. Can anyone stand against them?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 332 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Written by Kaoru Shinozaki and Keyako Uchiuchi. Art by Sho Uyoshi and KWKM. Mimori Touka has always been something of a background character in his high school. So when he and his classmates are summoned to a fantasy land and gifted with incredible skills, it seems like the perfect opportunity to make a name for himself. The only problem? Mimoris skills are abysmal at best, and hes banished to a deadly dungeon. But as he begins to test these new abilities, he discovers just how powerful hes become. Can Mimori fight his way back to exact revenge?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Written by Kaoru Shinozaki and Keyako Uchiuchi. Art by Sho Uyoshi and KWKM. After surviving the unsurvivable Ruins of Disposal, Mimori Touka plots his revenge against the foul Goddess, Vicius. When he hears of strange magic in the town of Mils, he believes hes found the key to defeating her. With renewed hope and a clear path ahead of him, Touka seeks out the Forbidden Witch to begin the second act of his dark, vengeful journey! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Written by Kaoru Shinozaki and Keyako Uchiuchi. Art by Sho Uyoshi and KWKM. Having successfully conquered the Ruins of Disposal, Mimori Touka is one step closer to exacting revenge on the Goddess who banished him there. Following the advice in The Forbidden Arts, Toukas travels take him to the town of Mils and into its dangerous ruins. There, he seeks out the rare ingredients needed to enhance the powers of his only companion, the slime, Piggy-maru. However, the ruins gift him with something he did not expect: the female knight Mist. Now with a frontline ally, the next step of his revenge preparations can proceed! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Written by Kaoru Shinozaki and Keyako Uchiuchi. Art by Sho Uyoshi and KWKM. STRONGEST MAN VERSUS THE WEAKEST SPELLS - WHO WILL TOUKA TOPPLE NEXT! With Seras Ashrains true identity unceremoniously revealed, shes on the run from the Black Dragon Knights, the strongest knight company in the world. To prevent Touka from getting wrapped up in the hunt for her, she escapes the city and disappears. Spurred by Seras protective spirit, Touka goes after, hoping he can reach her first. Unfortunately for them both, Civit Garland appears. The arrival of the strongest man in the world changes everything! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Written by Kaoru Shinozaki and Keyako Uchiuchi. Art by Sho Uyoshi and KWKM. A MAN WITH A PLAN! While Mimori Touka finishes his battle with the Strongest Man in the World, his former classmates are leveling up under the Goddesss instruction—and becoming drunk on their own power. Their skills are tested when theyre pitted against a new foe. As part of his revenge plot, Touka forms a group of mercenaries eager to put an end to the Goddess once and for all! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Written by Kaoru Shinozaki and Keyako Uchiuchi. Art by Sho Uyoshi and KWKM. NEED FOR SPEED! Mimori Touka sets out on his mission to defeat the Goddess Vicius, now with Seras Ashrain along for the ride. They need to get to the Land of the Golden-Eyed Monsters to see the Forbidden Witch who lives there. No one is sure of the witchs exact location—except for the bloodsport gladiator Eve Speed. Touka wants Eve and her powerful abilities on his team, but there are loose ends that must be dealt with first Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 7 - 1st Printing. Written by Kaoru Shinozaki and Keyako Uchiuchi. Art by Sho Uyoshi and KWKM. BATTLE OF WITS! Touka and Seras, along with their new companions Eve and Lis, find themselves pursued by a cultish group of supposed magic users called Ashint, led by the charismatic and calculating Muaji. Ordered to take Eve back to the man who owns her contract, the group is making it difficult for Touka and his cohorts to get to the Forbidden Witch, forcing them into a confrontation. Can Touka outsmart Muaji and his men, or has he finally met his match?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 8 - 1st Printing. Written by Kaoru Shinozaki and Keyako Uchiuchi. Art by Sho Uyoshi and KWKM. DANGER ZONE! Touka, Seras, and their new companions, Eve and Lis, have finally reached the Land of the Golden-Eyed Monsters and are one step closer to meeting with the Forbidden Witch. Something stands in their way, however—a horde of monsters bigger than anything Toukas ever fought. Hell need to stretch the limits of his powers beyond what hes done before, and even then, it might not be enough to keep him alive! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Written by Kaoru Shinozaki and Keyako Uchiuchi. Art by Sho Uyoshi and KWKM. Secrets of the Forbidden Witch! Touka, Seras, and their new companions, Eve and Lis, have finally reached the Land of the Golden-Eyed Monsters and are one step closer to meeting with the Forbidden Witch. Something stands in their way, however—a horde of monsters bigger than anything Toukas ever fought. Hell need to stretch the limits of his powers beyond what hes done before, and even then, it might not be enough to keep him alive! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 10 - 1st Printing. Written by Kaoru Shinozaki and Keyako Uchiuchi. Art by Sho Uyoshi and KWKM. FRIEND OR FOE! Using skills many consider worthless, Touka and his group, the Lord of the Flies Brigade, cut their way through hordes of fearsome monsters in the Land of the Golden-Eyed Monsters. They finally reach their destination: the domain of the Forbidden Witch. Though the witch invites them into her home, it remains to be seen if shes an ally. Meanwhile, the Demon Kings army begins its invasion of the human world, and the heroes of 2-C join the fight to push them back. Its only a matter of time before Touka and his team join the fray! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Wraparound Cover by Adam Hughes (W) Bill Willingham (A) Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning New York Times best-selling, award-winning creator Bill Willingham presents a new series starring the female FABLES. Balancing horror, humor and adventure, FAIREST explores the secret histories of Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Cinderella, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina, Snow White, Rose Red and others. The first 6 issue arc follows the misadventures of Briar Rose after she is stolen away by the goblin army in FABLES #107. Fan-favorite artist Phil Jimenez (WONDER WOMAN, THE INVISIBLES) returns to Vertigo to pencil the opening storyline. Award-winning cover artist Adam Hughes (WONDER WOMAN, BATGIRL) provides covers, starting with a wraparound cover on issue #1. Future arcs will be written by 2011 Arthur C. Clarke winner Lauren Beukes with art by Inaki Miranda, and iZOMBIE scribe Chris Roberson with art by Shawn McManus! And remember: They may be beautiful, but there will be blood. Cover price $2.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Phil Jimenez (W) Bill Willingham (A) Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning New York Times best-selling, award-winning creator Bill Willingham presents a new series starring the female FABLES. Balancing horror, humor and adventure, FAIREST explores the secret histories of Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Cinderella, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina, Snow White, Rose Red and others. The first 6 issue arc follows the misadventures of Briar Rose after she is stolen away by the goblin army in FABLES #107. Fan-favorite artist Phil Jimenez (WONDER WOMAN, THE INVISIBLES) returns to Vertigo to pencil the opening storyline. Award-winning cover artist Adam Hughes (WONDER WOMAN, BATGIRL) provides covers, starting with a wraparound cover on issue #1. Future arcs will be written by 2011 Arthur C. Clarke winner Lauren Beukes with art by Inaki Miranda, and iZOMBIE scribe Chris Roberson with art by Shawn McManus! And remember: They may be beautiful, but there will be blood. Cover price $2.99.

Retailer RRP Variant Cover by Adam Hughes. (W) Bill Willingham (A) Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning New York Times best-selling, award-winning creator Bill Willingham presents a new series starring the female FABLES. Balancing horror, humor and adventure, FAIREST explores the secret histories of Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Cinderella, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina, Snow White, Rose Red and others. The first 6 issue arc follows the misadventures of Briar Rose after she is stolen away by the goblin army in FABLES #107. Fan-favorite artist Phil Jimenez (WONDER WOMAN, THE INVISIBLES) returns to Vertigo to pencil the opening storyline. Award-winning cover artist Adam Hughes (WONDER WOMAN, BATGIRL) provides covers, starting with a wraparound cover on issue #1. Future arcs will be written by 2011 Arthur C. Clarke winner Lauren Beukes with art by Inaki Miranda, and iZOMBIE scribe Chris Roberson with art by Shawn McManus! And remember: They may be beautiful, but there will be blood. Cover price $2.99.

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(W) Bill Willingham (A) Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning (CA) Adam Hughes Okay, so Sleeping Beauty has been awakened again by true love's kiss. But hold on! The thief Ali Baba doesn't seem a likely candidate for knowing true love from a day-old cruller. So how did this kiss work? We proudly present thrills and chills - and since the Snow Queen is involved, we do mean chills - along with mathematical proof of what does and does not constitute true love. Cover price $2.99.

(W) Bill Willingham (A) Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning (CA) Adam Hughes We want this third issue to be really big, so let's have Briar Rose and Ali Baba captured by the Snow Queen! And let's throw in seven good fairy godmothers and one really, really bad one. Let's have dire curses and desperate fights and comic asides. Let's show the consequences of attempting a second uninvited kiss. Basically let's have everything in this but the kitchen sink. No, wait - let's throw the kitchen sink in too! Cover price $2.99.

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(W) Bill Willingham (A) Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning (CA) Adam Hughes What is it with the Snow Queen and her love of/addiction to stories? And how does that little blue bottle imp plan to take advantage of her weakness? Can he really spin a tale so compelling that the evil queen of ice and sorrow will willingly let them all go in peace? Let's find out as we hear the rest of Sleeping Beauty's tale, and learn how Ali Baba ended up stranded in this bleak and snowy world. Cover price $2.99.

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Wide Awake: Part 5 of 6 - (W) Bill Willingham (A) Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning (CA) Adam Hughes One Sleeping Beauty, one prince of thieves and a small imp add up to one huge moving target for our Snow Queen. But what does she want from them and how will she get it? Will our heroic trio of Jonah the bottle imp, Ali Baba and Sleeping Beauty all make it out of the Snow Queen's lair in one piece? Or a million, tiny broken icicles? Cover price $2.99.

Wide Awake: Part 6 of 6 - (W) Bill Willingham (A) Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning (CA) Adam Hughes The concluding chapter of 'Wide Awake'! Jonah Panghammer, bottle imp extraordinaire, had a plan: Ali Baba would find a treasure so rich he could give up thieving. Briar Rose would wake up and be allowed to go home. The Snow Queen would finally realize what her life could be like without the evil empire. And Jonah himself would be free to go his own way for once. Too bad Hadeon the Destroyer showed up to ruin everything. Cover price $2.99.

((W) Matthew Sturges. (A) Shawn McManus. (CA) Adam Hughes. Cigars, cigarettes and...St. George? Beauty and Beast star in their own mid-century modern detective story set in the smoky clubs and dive bars of 1940s Los Angeles. This stand-alone issue from the guest team of writer Matthew Sturges and Shawn McManus is set in the heyday of Hollywood, where ancient Greek evil shows us that 'Everything beautiful leads to ruin in the end.' Cover price $2.99.

(W) Lauren Beukes (A) Inaki Miranda (CA) Adam Hughes Part one of 'The Hidden Kingdom,' written by 2011 Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning writer Lauren Beukes (Zoo City, STRANGE ADVENTURES)! Rapunzel's fast-growing hair is the least of her problems. Her adopted witch mother thinks she's a slut, origami birds carrying a sinister message are attacking her window - and now, she has to defy Bigby and Snow's orders to travel from New York to Tokyo and resolve a mystery from her troubled past. Hungry ghosts, talking cats, vengeful lovers scorned and monstrous yakuza await under the hot neon lights as Rapunzel seeks answers...and vengeance. Don't miss this exciting jumping-on point to the best-selling Vertigo series which features a star-studded cast of Fables including Frau Totenkinder, Jack of Fables and many others! Cover price $2.99.

Hidden Kingdom: Part 2 - (W) Lauren Beukes (A) Inaki Miranda (CA) Adam Hughes We look back to Rapunzel's first fateful steps as she's shipwrecked on the shores of the Hidden Kingdom. She's charmed by the Celestial Court, but there is political intrigue afoot and a forbidden love affair when Rapunzel falls in love with Tomoko, a kitsune fox spirit. Meanwhile Joel Crow and Jack of Fables get more than they bargained for in a seedy pachinko parlor and karaoke club. And when Rapunzel is reunited with her former lover, she's shocked at the monster Tomoko has become Cover price $2.99.

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Hidden Kingdom: Part 3 - (W) Lauren Beukes (A) Inaki Miranda (CA) Adam Hughes In part 3 of 'The Hidden Kingdom,' Rapunzel kicks ass when hungry ghosts and angry Yakuza storm the skyscraper. Meanwhile, Bigby and Frau Totenkinder arrive in Japan only to get captured by local Harijuku girls. And back in the dark, simmering pit that is the witching well, something is stirring - and it wants out. Cover price $2.99.

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Hidden Kingdom: Part 4 of 6 - (W) Lauren Beukes (A) Inaki Miranda (CA) Adam Hughes Dark history and high court intrigue are revealed as Rapunzel hatches a desperate plan to steal Tomoko's soulfire back from the conniving shogun Ryogan. There's murder, scheming, poisonings, safe-cracking, vengeful ghosts, treachery revealed in porcelain and a terrible, bloody invasion. Cover price $2.99.

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Hidden Kingdom: Part 5 of 6 - (W) Lauren Beukes (A) Inaki Miranda (CA) Adam Hughes Rapunzel discovers that bloody vengeance will come back to haunt you. Frau Totenkinder and Bigby get caught in a war between Tomoko's yakuza gangsters and Katagiri's not-so-unassuming sumo school. There's murder, mayhem, terrible compromises and unholy hairballs deep in the heart of a dark forest and in the frenetic streets of Tokyo. Cover price $2.99.