Fables
DC · 2002–2015 · 23 issues
About the series
Over 150 issues across DC's Vertigo imprint, Fables reimagined classic fairy-tale characters as refugees living secretly in modern-day New York after a mysterious Adversary conquered their homelands. Bill Willingham's long-running series, with Mark Buckingham's defining art and James Jean's celebrated covers, blended political intrigue, noir mystery, and dark fantasy into a sprawling saga that explored power, exile, and identity. Its core premise—that Snow White, Bigby Wolf, and their kin must navigate mortal society while plotting to reclaim their lost realms—made it a landmark of 2000s creator-owned comics.