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Preview Monday: SWORD OF SORCERY #8 and FABLES #129

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week you’re getting exclusive first looks at SWORD OF SORCERY #8 and FABLES #129.

After Eclipso’s brutal return, House Amethyst teeters on the brink of destruction as his sinister army stands at its gates! With House Onyx and House Diamond already under the sway of Eclipso, Amethyst may have no choice but to join with some of her oldest foes to battle the Lord of the Black Diamond. But can these ancient enemies band together in an uneasy alliance to defeat Eclipso? One thing is for sure – when the dust settles, nothing will ever be the same for House Amethyst. Written by Christy Marx and illustrated by Aaron Lopresti, the final issue of SWORD OF SORCERY hits stores this Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Snow White’s starring arc continues in FABLES. With Bigby unable to help after his ferocious battle with Brandish in issue #128, Snow White steps up to put an end to the Prince’s adventures in Fabletown once and for all. But while Snow White and her betrothed brawl, the 13th Floor Witches race against time to undo the powerful spell that could lead to Snow White’s death at her very own hand! From Eisner Award-winning writer Bill Willingham and artists Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha and Andrew Pepoy, FABLES # 129 arrives in stores this Wednesday.

Preview Monday: WONDER WOMAN #19 and FABLES #128

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week, we’re giving you exclusive first looks at WONDER WOMAN #19 and FABLES #128!

This month, WONDER WOMAN launches an explosive new story arc. “Don’t miss issue #19,” writer Brian Azzarello teased to COMIC VINE about the series a few weeks ago. “I don’t think Superman would approve.” Well when BUZZFEED exclusively debuted the full gatefold cover for WONDER WOMAN #19 depicting Diana and Orion in a passionate liplock, fans began to understand what Azzarello might have been alluding to. Also in WONDER WOMAN #19, Poseidon shares a piece of information with the First Born that puts Zola’s son in immediate danger. But will Wonder Woman and her army be able to protect him when her team is unraveling from the inside out? Find out in WONDER WOMAN #19, in stores on Wednesday, written by Brian Azzarello and illustrated by Goran Sudzuka, Tony Akins, and Dan Green.

Meanwhile over in Fablestown, “Snow White” continues with its fourth chapter. In FABLES #128, Bigby howls back to Castle Dark for a showdown with Prince Brandish for the hand of his/their wife, Snow White. But unbeknownst to Bigby, any physical harm that he inflicts on Prince Brandish will also be felt by Snow White, who remains locked away in her tower. Will Bigby be able to save his wife before he accidentally kills her? Or will Prince Brandish defeat the mighty wolf? In stores this Wednesday, FABLES #128 is written by Bill Willingham and illustrated by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, and Andrew Pepoy.

News from FABLESCON

If you weren’t able to make it to FABLESCON this weekend, don’t fret. Here’s a roundup of the FABLES related the news and good times had by all.

On Friday, during Mark Buckingham’s Guest of Honor speech, it was announced that DC Collectibles will be producing gorgeous bookends designed by the FABLES ongoing series artist.  See them here.

On Saturday, it was announced that Vertigo will be publishing THE FABLES COMPANION written by pop culture scholar Jess Nevins. You can read more here.

Following the recent announcement that the next FAIREST story arc will feature everyone’s favorite shoe loving secret agent Cinderella and will be written by Marc Andreyko with art by Shawn McManus. Check out the image we revealed in the previous post.

On Saturday at the FABLES panel, more of the amazing artists that will be working on this Fall’s graphic novel FAIREST: IN ALL THE LAND were revealed. So, in addition to Adam Hughes, Chrissie Zullo, Mark Chiarello, Karl Kerschl, we’ll be seeing some superb visuals from Gene Ha, Chris Sprouse, Renae De Liz, and Phil Noto!

And, for those of you who are gamers, or plan to be, now that you know there’s a FABLES video game arriving this summer, Telltale discussed he game and revealed some sneak peeks. Get ready to embark on the magical adventure.

Vertigo Announces THE FABLES COMPANION at FABLESCON

Today, in wintery Rochester, Minnesota during the FABLES Panel at the very aptly named FABLESCON, it was announced that Vertigo will publish THE FABLES COMPANION.

THE FABLES COMPANION will join the recently announced FABLES ENCYCLOPEDIA, as a Deluxe Edition hardcover, written by noted pop culture scholar Jess Nevins. Featuring the various ruminations, examinations, interviews and essays about all things FABLES, THE FABLES COMPANION will also include an introduction by Bill Willingham, the creator and writer of the beloved New York Times bestselling FABLES comic book series.  

Wrapped in a, yet to be revealed, jacket by ongoing series cover artist Joao Ruas, THE FABLES COMPANION arrives in 2014.

 

DC Collectibles Reveals new FABLES Bookends Exclusively at FablesCon

Today at FablesCon, DC Collectibles revealed the perfect collector’s item for fans of the award-winning Vertigo series written by Bill Willingham.  Fans will be able to display their favorite graphic novels between a set of magnificent bookends designed by acclaimed FABLES artist Mark Buckingham and sculpted by Mike Locascio.  The bookends will be available in 2014 and depict the heroes and villains from the bestselling series. These intricately sculpted bookends are the perfect complement to any FABLES fan's collection.

Preview Monday: BIRDS OF PREY #18 and FABLES #127

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week we’re giving you exclusive first looks at BIRDS OF PREY #18 and FABLES #127.

Mr. Freeze is out of Arkham and looking for revenge on the Court of Owls! Get ready for a chilling showdown, because his first target is the newest member of the Birds of Prey, Strix! What could Freeze have in store for the ex-Talon? And how will this affect the rest of the team? Find out in BIRDS OF PREY #18, in stores this Wednesday, written by new series writer Christy Marx and illustrated by Romano Molenaar and Vicente Cifuentes.

Also this week, the “Snow White” storyline continues in FABLES. Since Bigby left for his road trip, Fabletown has seen nothing but trouble. And now, the ruthless Prince Brandish has locked Snow White in a tower with no way out. Can Snow escape before the prince takes her as his wife? And what will Bigby do when he finds out her whereabouts? Written by Bill Willingham and illustrated by Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha, FABLES #127 arrives in stores this Wednesday.

FABLES DELUXE EDITION BOOK 6 Debuts at #1 on THE NEW YORK TIMES’ Hardcover Graphic Books Best Sellers List

Earlier today, THE NEW YORK TIMES published their Graphic Books Best Sellers lists. Debuting at #1 on the Hardcover list is the newest FABLES Deluxe Edition, BOOK SIX.

For over ten years, FABLES has captured the hearts and imaginations of readers everywhere with its ever-expanding magical universe created by writer Bill Willingham. Now, the magic continues with the latest FABLES deluxe edition, written by Willingham and illustrated by Mark Buckingham, Jim Fern, Shawn McManus, Steve Leialoha, and James Jean.

In FABLES DELUXE EDITION BOOK SIX, the threat of the Adversary looms ever closer as the drums of war begin their steady beat. The Fables prepare for battle, but first they must find their would-be commander: Bigby Wolf.

Featuring issues #46-51, this deluxe hardcover edition also includes Willingham’s complete original script for issue #50, a FABLES gallery, and a special sketchbook section by series artist Mark Buckingham.

Click here to read THE NEW YORK TIMES’ full list of Hardcover Graphic Books Best Sellers, which also includes BATMAN: THE NIGHT OF THE OWLS and BATMAN VOL.1: THE COURT OF OWLS. And click here. to see THE NEW YORK TIMES’ list of Paperback Graphic Books Best Sellers, which includes WATCHMEN. Congratulations to all!

 

 

Vertigo Announces Two New FABLES books

This morning, USA TODAY Pop Candy announced the news that there are two new FABLES books arriving this Fall.

 

The FABLES ENCYCLOPEDIA will be a Deluxe Edition hardcover volume devoted to the characters you’ve grown to love in Bill Willingham’s FABLES mythos. Compiled by noted scholar Jess Nevins, each entry will include the character’s historical origin and Fables reinvention as well as first appearances and whimsical anecdotes from creator Bill Willingham and regular series artist Mark Buckingham. The book will feature a, yet to be revealed, wraparound cover by Adam Hughes.

 

Spinning out of the FAIREST ongoing series, FAIREST: IN ALL THE LAND hardcover will feature short stories written by Bill Willingham, told through the Magic Mirror and illustrated by some the finest artists in comics, including Adam Hughes, Chrissie Zullo, Mark Chiarello, Karl Kerschl and more! (Think FABLES: 1001 Nights of Snowfall.) The book will feature a, yet to be revealed, wraparound cover by Adam Hughes.

 

 

 

VERTIGO Solicits

THE WAKE #1

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Art and cover by SEAN MURPHY

1:25 Variant cover by ADAM KUBERT

On sale MAY 1 • 32 pg, FC, 1 of 10, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

“THERE’S SOMETHING DOWN THERE…”

When Marine Biologist Lee Archer is approached by the Department of Homeland Security for help with a new threat, she declines, but quickly realizes they won’t take no for an answer. Soon she is plunging to the depths of the Arctic Circle to a secret, underwater oilrig where they’ve discovered something miraculous and terrifying...

Writer Scott Snyder (BATMAN, AMERICAN VAMPIRE) and artist Sean Murphy (PUNK ROCK JESUS) bring their acclaimed talents to this sci-fi/horror epic that explores the horrors of the deep, probes the origins of human history, and leaps far beyond to a frightening future.

 

ANIMAL MAN OMNIBUS HC

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Art by CHAS TRUOG, DOUG HAZLEWOOD, TOM GRUMMETT, PARIS CULLINS and others

Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND

On sale JULY 31 • 712 pg, FC, $75.00 US • MATURE READERS

Grant Morrison’s epic run on ANIMAL MAN collected in one massive hardcover for the first time, including issues #1-26 and a tale from SECRET ORIGINS #39.

Buddy Baker is more than just a second rate Super Hero—he’s also a family man and animal rights activist. Now, as he tries to jump-start his crimefighting career, he experiences visions of aliens, people transforming into strange pencil-like drawings, and hints of a terrible crisis lurking around the edges of reality. And as his odyssey of self-discovery gives way to spiritual enlightenment as well as the depths of despair, Buddy meets his maker: a writer named Grant Morrison.

 

DJANGO UNCHAINED #5

Based on the screenplay by QUENTIN TARANTINO

Adapted by REGINALD HUDLIN

Art by R.M. GUERA and JASON LATOUR

Cover by FRANK QUITELY

1:25 Variant cover by TBD

RESOLICIT • On sale MAY 29 • 48 pg, FC, 5 of 6, $4.99 US • MATURE READERS

The latest chapter of the miniseries adaptation of the screenplay from the Quentin Tarantino film, with a cover by Frank Quitely! Based on the entire, uncut story, containing scenes that may not appear in the final film!

In this issue, it’s no holds barred as Django goes all out to save his beloved wife, Broomhilda!

 

FAIREST #15

Written by SEAN E. WILLIAMS

Art by STEPHEN SADOWSKI and PHIL JIMENEZ

Cover by ADAM HUGHES

On sale MAY 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

Part 1 of a brand new arc! “The Return of the Maharaja” takes us to the exotic Fables world of the Indu (from which our own world’s India is but a shadow). We kick off the high-adventure with one of the fairest and most badass women to grace these pages yet. Meet Nalayani from story and song. It starts when her humble village under attack, which sends her on a quest that will transform all of Fables forever.

 

FABLES #129

Written by BILL WILLINGHAM

Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM and STEVE LEIALOHA

Cover by JOAO RUAS

On sale MAY 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

Snow White’s life has been shattered in more ways than one. With no one else to turn to, to save her from the ruthless Prince Brandish, who claims to be her only legitimate husband, she has no other choice but to take up arms in her own defense. She received fencing lessons from Prince Charming long ago. Will she remember them well enough now?

 

THE PROMETHEA OMNIBUS HC

Written by ALAN MOORE

Art by J.H. WILLIAMS III, MICK GRAY and CHARLES VESS

Cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III

Advance solicited • On sale SEPTEMBER 25

496 pg, FC, 16.25” x 12.25”, $150.00 US

The entire 32-issue run of PROMETHEA is collected in a single, extraordinary hardcover volume that spotlights the amazing artwork of J.H. Williams III, with each two-page spread in the series presented on single pages of this horizontally formatted collection!

Don’t miss this new collection of Alan Moore’s entrancing occult masterpiece, collecting the magical adventures of Sophie Bangs, an ordinary college student in a weirdly futuristic New York, whose life will be changed by her research into the mythical warrior woman known as Promethea!

 

PREACHER BOOK ONE TP

Written by GARTH ENNIS

Art by STEVE DILLON

Cover by GLENN FABRY

On sale JUNE 12 • 352 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS

PREACHER #1-12—plus pinups from PREACHER #50 and #66—are collected in this new paperback that introduces Preacher Jesse Custer, Cassidy and Tulip. Disillusioned with his own beliefs, Custer begins a violent and riotous journey across the country in search of God, who has abandoned heaven.

 

HELLBLAZER: DEATH AND CIGARETTES TP

Written by PETER MILLIGAN

Art by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI, STEFANO

LANDINI and SIMON BISLEY

Cover by SIMON BISLEY

On sale JUNE 26 • 264 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS

In this title collecting issues #292-300 and HELLBLAZER ANNUAL #1, a series of murders sends Constantine to Ireland in search of his long-lost nephew. But after a séance with his late sister, Constantine finds that there might be more connections between his nephew and the murders than meets the eye…

 

THE UNWRITTEN #49

Written by MIKE CAREY

Art by PETER GROSS

Cover by YUKO SHIMIZU

On sale MAY 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

In the conclusion to “Orpheus In the Underworld,” Tom meets the King of

Hell again—and this time it’s even more unpleasant than before. The only way out is up, and the only way to get there is through a story. But what if the story says you have to lose? This issue leads directly into the epic fiftieth issue, and the start of THE UNWRITTEN FABLES!

 

SWEET TOOTH VOL. 6: WILD GAME TP

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art and cover by JEFF LEMIRE

On sale JUNE 19 • 200 pg, FC, $16.99 US • MATURE READERS

In this final SWEET TOOTH collection featuring issues #33-40, Dr. Singh arrives in Alaska and uncovers both the origins of Gus and the hybrid children and the cause of the plague that decimated the world. And as Gus and Jepperd come face to face with the truth, the militia continues to

bear down on them.

 

Click here to see a gallery of covers for the above titles.

 

(THE WAKE #1 cover by Sean Murphy)

FABLES VOL. 18: CUBS IN TOYLAND Debuts at #1 on THE NEW YORK TIMES’ Paperback Graphic Books Best Seller List

Earlier today, THE NEW YORK TIMES published their Graphic Book Best Seller Lists and debuting at #1 on the Paperback list was the latest volume of FABLES, FABLES VOL.18: CUBS IN TOYLAND.

 

For over ten years, FABLES has captured the hearts and imaginations of readers everywhere with its ever-expanding magical universe created by writer Bill Willingham. Now, the magic continues with the latest FABLES volume to become a New York Times Bestseller, written by Willingham and illustrated by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha and Gene Ha.

 

In FABLES VOL.18: CUBS IN TOYLAND, a harrowing epic begins when Snow White and Bigby Wolf’s cub Therese receives a Christmas gift from an unknown admirer. Little does she know, this gift may hold the key to a deep, disturbing secret about Toyland that will incite a series of soul-crushing events for the denizens of Fabletown.

 

Click here to read THE NEW YORK TIMES’ full list of Paperback Graphic Books Best Sellers. And click here to see THE NEW YORK TIMES’ list of Hardcover Graphic Books Best Sellers, which includes BATWOMAN VOL.2: TO DROWN THE WORLD, GREEN LANTERN VOL.2: REVENGE OF THE BLACK HAND, WONDER WOMAN VOL.2: GUTS, ABSOLUTE BATMAN AND ROBIN: BATMAN REBORN, and BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE. Congratulations to all!


 

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