Bill Willingham Books In Order

Down the Mysterly River

Down the Mysterly River is the children’s book debut of Bill Willingham, the creator of the 1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel series Fables. Complete with illustrations by Fables artist Mark Buckingham, it is a spirited, highly original tale of adventure, suspense, and everlasting friendship. Max the Wolf is a top notch Boy Scout, an expert at orienteering and a master of being prepared. So it is a little odd that he suddenly finds himself, with no recollection of his immediate past, lost in an unfamiliar wood. Even odder still, he encounters a badger named Banderbrock, a black bear named Walden, and McTavish the Monster who might also be an old barn cat all of whom talk and who are as clueless as Max. Before long, Max and his friends are on the run from a relentless group of hunters and their deadly hounds. Armed with powerful blue swords and known as the Blue Cutters, these hunters capture and change the very essence of their prey. For what purpose, Max can t guess. But unless he can solve the mystery of the strange forested world he s landed in, Max may find himself and his friends changed beyond recognition, lost in a lost world

Angel, Volume 1

Eisner Award winning writer Bill Willingham’s Fables first story arc on Angel: Immortality For Dummies, takes us down the dark path of fame, testing old allegiances and new friendships. When Angel goes missing, Connor steps in, and learns pretty quickly that being a hero is a lot harder than dad makes it look.

Angel, Volume 2

Now that Angel’s back in charge, he struggles to keep his relationship with Connor from getting messy and discovers weird new things about Illyria as she tries to woo the prodigal son. Meanwhile, Spike gets into the prophecy business, Laura Kay Weathermill has some strange ideas, and a demon army of warrior women tries to ‘fix’ L.A. You know, just another day for Angel and crew.

Pantheon

Dynasty, the world’s most powerful woman is in for the fight of her life. Her allies on the Freedom Machine joins her for one last, great adventure as a former teammate embarks on a quest for World Domination! As Blackheart ruthlessly protects Philadelphia, Ivanhoe comes out of retirement to help Dynasty thwart the plans of the ex hero Daedalus. Watch Daedalus put his diabolical plan into action and see the last gasp of the heroic myth as written by Bill FABLES Willingham. The quote from the cover says it all ‘If Pantheon is just another superhero book, Tiger Woods is just another golfer.’ Wizard Magazine Originally published in Pantheon 1 6, this edition features 15 new story pages. Presented in full color for the first time!

Ironwood, Vol. 1

The first novel in the Ironwood series tells of James’ introduction to the exclusive girls’ school where discipline and the pleasure of pain know no boundaries.

Ironwood, Vol. 2

Dave Dragavon meets his match in the sapphic leaning Pandora.

Jack of Fables, Vol. 1

Stepping out of Bill Willingham‘s acclaimed Vertigo series FABLES, the charming and insufferable Jack of Tales is the center of attention once again, this time in his very own ongoing title. In this first collection, Jack is thrown into a prison like ‘retirement’ community for wayward Fables, where he discovers a sinister plot to eliminate all traces of magic from the Mundane World.

Written by Willingham and Matthew Sturges, THE NEARLY GREAT ESCAPE features art by Tony Akins and Andrew Pepoy as well as painted covers by James Jean and a special sketchbook section by Akins.

Jack of Fables, Vol. 2

In this volume collecting issues 6 11, Jack reveals the secret of his former relationship with the illustrious Snow Queen when he took her powers and became known as Jack Frost. And in present times, he lands in Las Vegas and meets his lovely new bride, a directionless heiress. Could it possibly be ‘happily ever after’ at last?

Jack of Fables, Vol. 3

Collecting JACK OF FABLES 12 16! Jack’s now a wayward Fable in the heartland of America. Follow his extreme road stories as he reveals the secret of his former relationship with the illustrious Snow Queen when he took her powers and became known as Jack Frost.

Jack of Fables, Vol. 4

Jack hits the road in seach of a lost city of gold in this new collection featuring issues 17 21. Aided by his sidekicks Paul Bunyan, Humpty Dumpty, Gary the pathetic fallacy and the mysterious Hillary Page, Jack’s in for the adventure of a lifetime!

Jack of Fables, Vol. 5

Get ready for Jack’s adventures out West, as Smiling Jack Candle crosses paths with a grim sheriff from back East who carries no gun. Collecting issues 22 27 of the series Publishers Weekly says ‘any sophisticated comics fan will enjoy.’

Jack of Fables, Vol. 6

The Siege of the Golden Boughs occurs in which Bookburner’s army attacks Revise’s compound. Jack returns not as a prisoner but as its Commander in chief. A further explanation of the Literals, and their extended family of characters who symbolize literary notions is explored. Secrets and setups are revealed such as the relationships between Jack and the Page sisters.

Jack of Fables, Vol. 7

Jack Frost, son of Jack of Fables, has left our world and has decided to make his way to the Imperial Homeworld, where his mother is still trapped under a city of thorns. Along the way he will encounter many fantasy monsters, brigands and troops of roving goblins, and have to battle his way through them. And while Jack Frost undertakes his quest, Jack of Fables is slowly transforming into something unexpected and deadly.

Jack of Fables, Vol. 8

With Jack Horner, former star of JACK OF FABLES, permanently transformed into a dragon, Vertigo reboots the series with a new hero, Jack Frost. The world in which this story takes place is the world in which Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers lived, only thousands of years later. All that remains is superstition and feudalism and all of the old technology is regarded as magic now. Jack seeks the magic blade which will defeat the Giant King. But of course nothing is as it seems since the good guys always reveal themselves to be evil in the end.

Jack of Fables, Vol. 9

Jack Frost seeks to kill a dragon, unaware that it’s his own father. Jack Frost has just set upon the greatest quest in a long and distinguished career of great quests: To kill a dragon. Of course, he is not aware that the dragon in question is in fact his own father. Meanwhile, the Page Sisters find a new purpose in life: restoring the Great Library. This volume includes JACK OF FABLES 50, a special issue that includes appearances by everyone who s ever shown up in the series.

Fables, Vol. 2

Collecting FABLES 6 10, the second story arc of the fan favorite, critically acclaimed VERTIGO series. Travel to upstate New York, where the non human Fable characters have found refuge on a farm, miles from mankind. But all is not well on the farm and a conspiracy to free them from the shackles of their perceived imprisonment may lead to a war that could wrest control of the Fables community away from Snow White. Starring Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Plus, a sketchbook section featuring art by Willingham, Buckingham and Jean.

Fables, Vol. 3

A new Softcover collecting the acclaimed FABLES 11 18, including the 4 part ‘Storybook Love.’ Also included are the 2 part ‘A Sharp Operator’ and the single issue tales ‘Bag o’ Bones’ and ‘Barleycorn Brides.’ Don’t miss this amazing third collection, topped off with a stunning new wraparound cover by James Jean.

Fables, Vol. 5

Collecting issues 22 and 28 33 of the hit VERTIGO series, this trade paperback features two tales of Bigby’s exploits during World War II as well as ‘The Year After,’ which follows the aftermath of the Adversary’s attempt to conquer Fabletown including the birth of Snow White and Bigby’s children!

Fables, Vol. 6

Collecting issues 34 41 of writer Bill Willingham’s Eisner Award winning creation, HOMELANDS follows Boy Blue on a mission of revenge as he uncovers the Adversary’s true identity! Plus, the 2 part story of Jack’s adventures in Hollywood and the one shot story of Mowgli’s return to Fabletown.

Fables, Vol. 7

When a savage creature known only as the Adversary conquered the fabled lands of legends and fairy tales, all of the infamous inhabitants of folklore were forced into exile. These magical characters now disguise themselves as normal citizens and have created their own peaceful and secret societies in modern day New York and around the world. When wayward fables from Arabia arrive in Manhattan at the exclusive luxury apartment building called Fabletown, a culture clash of dire proportions arises that must be defused before blood is spilled.

Fables, Vol. 8

Collecting issues 48 51 of writer and creator Bill Willingham’s award winning Vertigo series, WOLVES also includes newly created maps of Fabletown and the Homelands illustrated by Willingham and, as a special bonus, Willingham’s complete script to the double sized issue 50.

Fables, Vol. 9

The infamous inhabitants of folklore were forced into exile when a savage creature known as the Adversary conquered the fabled lands of legends and fairy tales. These magical characters now disguise themselves as normal citizens in modern day New York and around the world. In this volume, Pinocchio suffers seriously divided loyalties between his father, the evil Adversary, and his fellow Fable refugees in New York. Discover what he does while his father hosts a secret conference of the imperial elite to decide the ultimate fate of Fabletown. Plus, Bigby Wolf reluctantly decides it’s finally time to square accounts with his long estranged father, the North Wind and makes a journey with Snow White and their kids to find him.

Fables, Vol. 10

Collecting issues 60 69 of the hit series, collecting the epochal ‘Good Prince’ storyline. Flycatcher is drawn into the spotlight as he discovers the startling truth about his own past as the Frog Prince. At the same time, he learns that the Adversary plans to destroy his foes once and for all. How can the meek Flycatcher stop this deadly foe?

Fables, Vol. 11

The final battle between the free Fables of the mundane world and the Empire occupying their former Homelands is about to begin, and the scrappy storybook heroes have already managed to even the odds considerably. With his previously unstoppable wooden soldiers neutralized, the Adversary is about to get his first taste of high technology in the form of steel jacketed bullets and laser guided bombs. But the ruler who conquered a hundred different worlds didn t do it by fighting clean and he’s still got a surprise or two left to spring on the residents of Fabletown. Collects issues 70 75 in Bill Willingham s Eisner Award winning series.

Fables, Vol. 12

Tourists of the world unite! If you’ve ever craved a guided tour of Fabletown’s secret Manhattan location, prepare to be voraciously satiated. Pinnochio has a field day taking a certain VIP around the city. And exactly which Fabletown denizens are no longer active dead, alive or otherwise just might shock you into a comic book coma. Also in this volume, you’ll find the 4 part story featuring Freddy and Mouse, two local rogues who just want to get along and perhaps turn a bit of profit in the post war, topsy turvy world. Meanwhile, in Fabletown, a new political group forms called the Society of Seconds, and what they want doesn’t seem very reasonable at all.

Peter & Max

A new stand alone FABLES NOVEL from award winning and wildly acclaimed author, Bill Willingham. This story stars Peter Piper and his incorrigible brother Max in a tale about jealousy, betrayal and revenge. Set in two distinct time periods, prepare to travel back to medieval times and learn the tragic back story of the Piper family, a medieval era family of traveling minstrels. Then, jump into the present to follow a tale of espionage as Peter Piper slowly hunts down his evil brother for a heinous crime, pitting Peter’s talents as a master thief against Max’s dark magical powers. Based on the long running and award winning comic book series FABLES, PETER AND MAX is its own tale. Readers don’t have to be familiar with the comics to fully enjoy and understand this book. AWARDS for FABLES: YALSA: 2004 annual recommended list of Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers Willingham, Bill. Animal Farm Fables series. DC Comics: Vertigo. Willingham, Bill. Legends in Exile Fables series. DC Comics: Vertigo. YALSA: 2007 Great Graphic Novels for Teens Willingham, Bill, Todd Klein, and others. Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall. 2006. DC Comics/ Vertigo As of 2008, Fables has won twelve Eisner Awards. Best New Series in 2003 Best Serialized Story in 2003, 2005 and 2006 Legends In Exile, March of the Wooden Soldiers and Homelands Best Anthology in 2007 Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall Best Short Story in 2007 A Frog’s Eye View, by Bill Willingham and James Jean, in Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall Hugo Award Nomination 2009: Fables: War and Pieces was nominated for the first Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story

Fables, Vol. 13

All nine issues of the long awaited crossover between Vertigo’s two popular series Fables and Jack of Fables are collected here. The world of Fables is introduced to a whole new set of characters…
The Literals. The Literals are characters that embody, literally, different literary genres such as Mystery, Comedy and Romance. One of The Literals goes by the name The Storymaker, one who can vanquish the world of Fables with one stroke of his pen. When Jack discovers the existence of The Literals and their leader Kevin Thorn aka The Storymaker, Jack must leave his own book and crossover to the world of Fables to warn Fabletown about Kevin Thorn. Does the The Storymaker plan to close the book on the Fables universe once and for all?The Great Fables Crossover features appearances from Fables favorites such as Snow White, Bigby Wolf, Rose Red, Jack Frost,Beauty and The Beast.

Fables, Vol. 14

While the meek and mild flying monkey Bufkin is trapped in Fabletown’s collapsed business office with the evil witch Baba Yaga, Frau Totenkinder and the witches at the Farm upstate prepare to deal with Mister Dark down in what’s left of Fabletown.

Fables, Vol. 15

The next collection in the New York Times best selling series. Rose Red, sister of Snow White, has finally hit rock bottom. Does she stay there, or is it time to start the long, tortuous climb back up? The Farm is in chaos, as many factions compete to fill the void of her missing leadership. And there’s a big magical fight brewing down in the town square, right under her window.

Shadowpact, Volume 2

In the wake of INFINITE CRISIS, the magical heroes of the DC Universe banded together as The Shadowpact a new super team dedicated to protecting the world from any and all mystic threats. Written by FABLES creator Bill Willingham, their adventures combine intrigue, action and humor, as Nightmaster, Ragman, Blue Devil, Nightshade, Enchantress and Detective Chimp take on evil across the globe. In this second volume, the team is summoned to Budapest to fight Etrigan the Demon. And with some of its members dying, the team must recruit new heroes as they carry the battle to Hell itself.

Shadowpact, Volume 4 (By:)

When the mystical realms spews forth a threat to Earth too huge for any one hero to face, Shadowpact, the DCU masters of the macabre, step up to shut the supernatural villainy down!

Collecting the final issues of this acclaimed series, this volume features not one, but three incarnations of Shadowpact as heroes of the past and future unite with today’s mages to keep the spectacular menace of the Sun King at bay. But can the team keep from going out in a blaze of glory or is this the last hurrah of the numinous squad?

Matthew Sturges is the co writer with Bill Willingham of JACK OF FABLES, HOUSE OF MYSTERY, both from Vertigo, as well as SHADOWPACT and JLA: SALVATION RUN. He lives in Austin, Texas with his wife and their two daughters.