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!

 

 

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Preview Monday: BEFORE WATCHMEN: MOLOCH #2 and FABLES #124

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week we’re giving you exclusive first looks at BEFORE WATCHMEN: MOLOCH #2 and FABLES #124.

 

Following the exciting events of BEFORE WATCHMEN: MOLOCH #1, Moloch has been released from prison and given a second chance on life. But waiting for him outside is a former masked vigilante … Adrian Veidt (a.k.a. Ozymandias)! With Veidt’s help, Moloch is able to begin his life as a reformed man. But will he be able to stay clean or does Veidt have other plans for him? From the creative team of writer J. Michael Straczynski and artist Eduardo Risso, BEFORE WATCHMEN: MOLOCH #2 is the finale of this two-issue miniseries. Also, be sure not to miss the final chapter of “Curse of the Crimson Corsair,” written and drawn by original WATCHMEN series colorist John Higgins. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue, which hits stores this Wednesday.

 

In FABLES #124, our favorite flying monkey Bufkin and his sometimes girlfriend Lily’s heroic adventures in Oz have become too big to contain in 3-page features. This week, this special full-issue epic will take us to the grand finale of “A Revolution in Oz”, a continuing back-up story that can be found at the end of previous issues of FABLES. After defeating the Emperor, Bufkin and his friends celebrate their victory. But what lies in store for Bufkin, Lily and Hangy when they decide to set out for adventures unknown? Brought to you by acclaimed writer Bill Willingham and artist Shawn McManus, FABLES #124 flies into stores this Wednesday. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

 

 

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Preview Monday: JUSTICE LEAGUE #14 and FABLES #123

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week we’re giving you exclusive first looks at JUSTICE LEAGUE #14 and FABLES #123.

 

Following the exciting events of JUSTICE LEAGUE #13, Superman has turned against his team after being bitten by the Cheetah. This week, “The Secret of the Cheetah” concludes as the Justice League ventures deep into the Congo in search of Barbara Minerva. Without the help of the Man of Steel, the League must now rely on a local tribe for a way to defeat the Goddess of the Hunt and save their teammate. Will they succeed or will Superman remain a wild beast? And in the back-up story, Black Adam discovers the many ways the world has changed since his imprisonment. From the creative team of Geoff Johns, Tony S. Daniel, Gary Frank, and Richard Friend, JUSTICE LEAGUE #14 hits stores this Wednesday. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

 

In FABLES #123, “The Destiny Game” reaches its conclusion. In the issue, Ambrose continues his story about the early adventures of his father, Bigby Wolf. After meeting a mysterious green woman who reveals his terrible fate, Bigby has become depressed. It takes a soft-spoken turtle to lift his spirits once again by revealing the woman’s secret. But can the wolf use this secret to change his fate or is it too late? Also included is the continuing back-up story, “A Revolution in Oz”. All is brought to you by acclaimed writer Bill Willingham and artists Gene Ha and Shawn McManus, FABLES #123 arrives in stores this Wednesday. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

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Preview Monday: ANIMAL MAN #0 and FAIREST #7

Happy Labor Day!

 

For this week’s installment of Preview Mondays, we’re giving you exclusive first looks at ANIMAL MAN #0 and FAIREST #7!

 

In ANIMAL MAN #0, witness the origin story you’ve been waiting for! Find out how Buddy Baker became Animal Man. The twist? What actually was the catalyst for Buddy’s superhero persona versus what he perceived happened are two very different stories. Planting seeds that will be fully explored in the “Rotworld” crossover event with SWAMP THING this fall, ANIMAL MAN #0 is written by Jeff Lemire and illustrated by Steve Pugh. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue, which goes on sale this Wednesday.

 

Set in 1940’s Los Angeles, FAIREST #7 is a stand-alone issue from the guest creative team of Matthew Sturges and Shawn McManus. In this Fable Noir, both Beast and St. George are scouring dive bars and smoky clubs looking for a ruthless femme fatale. But who will find her first?  And how many innocent men will be lured in by her and killed before they catch her? Click here to see an exclusive preview of FAIREST #7, in stores this week.

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Preview Mondays: DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #10 and FABLES #118

For this week’s installment of Preview Mondays, we’re giving you exclusive first looks at DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #10 and FABLES #118!

 

In part two of this three-issue arc, Kass is faced with the demons of her past as she must work with her father, the notorious serial killer Vandal Savage, to help track down a murderer. The twist? This new criminal seems to be attempting to copy Vandal’s old blood-shedding patterns. Can the two work together to find the killer before it’s too late for Senator Darrow’s daughter? And does Vandal Savage truly care for his daughter or is he just using her to escape from prison? DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #10 hits stores this Wednesday and comes to you from writer James Robinson and artist Bernard Chang. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

 

In the fifth installment of “Cubs in Toyland,” Therese discovers a dark secret that binds all the tattered toys together in Discardia. Meanwhile, Bigby Wolf calls on the gods for help in finding Dare and Therese. And in the backup story, a very peculiar bounty is put on the head of King Roquat. FABLES #118 is written by Bill Willingham and features art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha and Shawn McManus. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

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Preview Mondays: SUPERGIRL #7 and FABLES #115

Last week, we announced Preview Mondays on THE SOURCE, GRAPHIC CONTENT and the new DCE website by showing you exclusive previews of GREEN LANTERN #7 and FAIREST #2. This week’s installment of Preview Mondays has your first look at SUPERGIRL #7 and FABLES #115.

 

In SUPERGIRL #7, Kara Zor-El must battle an army of aliens after they invade Earth. But what do these invaders want? And is Superman’s cousin strong enough to stop them before they destroy our planet? Find out in SUPERGIRL #7, written by Michael Green and Mike Johnson and illustrated by Mahmud Asrar.

 

And in FABLES #115, Therese continues her visit to Toyland with the second chapter of “Cubs in Toyland.” But when her journey takes a terrible turn, will it end before it’s even truly begun? FABLES #115 comes to you from acclaimed writer Bill Willingham and artists Mark Buckingham, Shawn McManus and Steve Leialoha.

 

Click here to see the exclusive preview of SUPERGIRL #7.

Click here to see the exclusive preview of FABLES #115.

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