With Frau Totenkinder gone, who’s in charge? FABLES #90 continues with THE WITCHES part 4!

Thanks to all who entered the PETER & MAX Sweepstakes!

Now, for the winners and their favorite characters:

Storytimecrime–Bigby
cjscampbell–Boy Blue
daschupa–Ghost
zorak–Beast
marksullivan5–Cinderella
r28chris86–”wolfets” aka: all of Bigby and Snow’s children
norrin2–Jack of Fables
animanifesto–Bigby
randyhate–Flycatcher
deb8er–Prince Charming

Per, Official Rules #3 please email me at: pamela.mullin@dccomics.com

For all of you who are curious, here are your top 5 favorite characters:

#1 Bigby Wolf
#2 Boy Blue
#3 Flycatcher
#4 Cinderella
#5 Rose Red

I myself have a soft spot for Bufkin, and though he didn’t make it to the top 5 he did get a few call outs.

And here’s a list of some coverage the book has garnered over the past week:
reviews in the SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, IGN, IFANBOY, CRAVE, iO9
and features in NEWSARAMA, and IGN

For those of you who can’t wait another moment, I’m excited to reveal Chapter 2 of the highly anticipated first FABLES prose novel, PETER & MAX. Read it here. And if you haven’t read Chapter 1 that’s available too.

Now don’t forget to go to your local comic shop today or local bookstore next Tuesday and purchase a copy—it includes a special 8 page comic featuring Peter and Bo!

Don’t forget to enter for the chance to win a free copy of the brand new hardcover 1st edition of PETER & MAX: A Fables Novel written by Bill Willingham with spot illustrations by Steve Leialoha.

In order to win, please post YOUR FAVORITE FABLES CHARACTER and WHY IT’S YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTER in the comment section of the Monday, September 28th post.

You have 2 weeks to post, you may only post once, 10 winners will be chosen at random. See Official Rules for more info in the 9/28 post.

Don’t forget to enter for the chance to win a free copy of the brand new hardcover 1st edition of PETER & MAX: A Fables Novel written by Bill Willingham with spot illustrations by Steve Leialoha.

In order to win, please post YOUR FAVORITE FABLES CHARACTER and WHY IT’S YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTER in the comment section of the Monday, September 28th post.

You have 2 weeks to post, you may only post once, 10 winners will be chosen at random. See Official Rules for more info in the 9/28 post.

Don’t forget to enter for the chance to win a free copy of the brand new hardcover 1st edition of PETER & MAX: A Fables Novel written by Bill Willingham with spot illustrations by Steve Leialoha.

In order to win, please post YOUR FAVORITE FABLES CHARACTER and WHY IT’S YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTER in the comment section of the Monday, September 28th post.

You have 2 weeks to post, you may only post once, 10 winners will be chosen at random. See Official Rules for more info in the 9/28 post.

And thanks to all who have already entered!

Don’t forget to enter for the chance to win a free copy of the brand new hardcover 1st edition of PETER & MAX: A Fables Novel written by Bill Willingham with spot illustrations by Steve Leialoha.

In order to win, please post YOUR FAVORITE FABLES CHARACTER and WHY IT’S YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTER in the comment section of the Monday, September 28th post.

You have 2 weeks to post, you may only post once, 10 winners will be chosen at random. See Official Rules for more info in the 9/28 post.

Good luck!

Greetings FABLES Fans!

Enter for the chance to win a free copy of the brand new hardcover 1st edition of PETER & MAX: A Fables Novel written by Bill Willingham with spot illustrations by Steve Leialoha.

In order to win, please post in the comment section of this post: YOUR FAVORITE FABLES CHARACTER and WHY.

You have 2 weeks to post, you may only post once and 10 winners will be chosen at random.

Please see Official Rules below.

Good Luck!

Official Rules:

1. TO ENTER: NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY. One entry per person. To enter, comment on the Vertigo: Graphic Content blog entry entitled PETER & MAX Sweepstakes (about your favorite FABLES character and why) no later than 11:59PM on 10/9/09. Entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. Sponsor is not responsible for illegible, inaccurate, or incomplete entries or for any failures, malfunctions, omissions or defects in entry transmission. Use of any device or computer software to automate the entry process is prohibited. By participating in this Sweepstakes, each entrant accepts the conditions stated in these Official Rules, agrees that the Sponsor has the sole right to decide all matters and disputes arising from this Sweepstakes and that Sponsor’s decision is final and binding, warrants that he or she is eligible to participate in this Sweepstakes, and agrees to release Sponsor and its parent companies, subsidiaries, agencies and affiliates, and all of their respective employees, officers, directors and agents from any and all liability, loss or damages arising in connection with participation in this Sweepstakes including, but not limited to, the awarding, receipt and/or use or misuse of any prize. By participating, entrants also agree that Sponsor may contact them from time to time for market research. Participation in Sponsor’s market research will not be required and will not increase odds of winning this Sweepstakes. Use of all personal data submitted by entrants will be subject to DC Comics’ privacy policy available at http://dccomics.com/about/?action=privacy. Subject to DC Comics’ Privacy Policy, entrants grant Sponsor the right to use their names and any information provided in their entry forms, in any medium of communication, including print, Internet, radio and/or television and for any purpose, including advertising, promotional or other purposes, by Sponsor or its affiliates, without additional compensation.

2. ELIGIBILTY: Sweepstakes open to legal U.S. residents only who are at least eighteen (18) years of age as of 10/09/2009. Employees of DC Comics, Warner Bros. and Time Warner and their families are not eligible.

3. PRIZES: Ten (10) winners will be selected from a random drawing of all eligible entries to be conducted on or about 10/12/2009. Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received. Winners will be notified by blog post, on or before 11:59 p.m. (EST) 10/13/2009. Each winner will receive one copy of Vertigo/DC Comics’ novel, PETER & MAX: A Fables Novel (approximate retail value $22.99 for total approximate retail value of $230.00). The prizes are non-transferable, non-negotiable and not redeemable for cash, credit or merchandise. The winners may be required to execute an affidavit of eligibility, release of liability/publicity release (where legal) within ten (10) days of notification attempt. If any prize becomes unavailable for any reason, Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of comparable value. If any prize is not claimed or if an affidavit is not received within ten (10) days of the date notification of the prize has been given or if a winning entrant is found to be ineligible, alternative winners will be selected on same basis as original winners. If a minor is selected as a winner, Sponsor may award the prize in the name of a parent or legal guardian. Winners are responsible for any applicable taxes.

For a list of the prize winners, please check the blog post entitled PETER & MAX Winners on 10/13/2009. If you are a winner please email pamela.mullin@dccomics.com with your full name, age, physical mailing address, email address and phone number. Your prize will be sent out within one week of the receipt of the signed affidavit.. Entrants must use their own names. Only entries with valid phone numbers and email addresses are eligible.

4. SPONSOR: Sweepstakes is sponsored by Vertigo/DC Comics, 1700 Broadway, New York, NY 10019.

5. GOVERNING LAW: Sweepstakes rules and conduct shall be governed and enforced pursuant to New York law, excluding choice of law provisions. Any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with this Sweepstakes must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Federal and state regulations apply. Void where prohibited and subject to all Federal, State, and local laws.

“I’d recommend this one to anyone who enjoys contemporary urban fantasy. It’s wonderful to see the ancient settings and tales that are the foundation for a story that is both modern and timeless.”
—Robin Hobb, author of The Soldier Son Trilogy, and The Farseer Trilogy

“Simply put, the book is utterly enchanting, an elegant delight of magic and whimsy, and heartache—and I love it—I love it so much I would take it to a desert island with me, and be perfectly content.”
—Marjorie Liu, The New York Times Bestselling author of the Dirk and Steele series and Hunter Kiss

As always, THE FABLES FORUM was a full of fun and fan interaction as Bill Willingham, Mark Buckingham, Matthew Sturges, Steve Leialoha, Lee Loughridge, Shawn McManus, Andrew Pepoy, Chris Roberson, Chrissie Zullo and Todd Klein discussed all things FABLES.

The major announcement today is that Bigby Wolf will be the protagonist of his very own ogn. Fables: Werewolves in the Heartland an original graphic novel written by Bill Willingham with art by Jim Fern. Bigby Wolf takes center stage in an action packed story full of sex, violence, intrigue and daring escapes, as he sets out on a quest across the US to find a new location for Fabletown.

And for those in attendance a special one sheet Fables story written by Willingham with art by Mark Buckingham was handed out.

What? You wish you could read that story?

Well, for the first time EVER you can.

As Willingham himself puts it,”In the past two years we’ve handed out one-page Fables comics at the San Diego show that were basically throwaway gag pages. For the first time we decided to go the other way and do a serious, very dramatic Fables story, one that has far-reaching consequences for the series to follow. This one-page comic hints at what the second hundred issues of Fables will all be about.”

Here it is. ENJOY!

For those of you who couldn’t make it to the show or if you missed any of the DC COMICS panels, or, you just want to relive the experience again, you can find photos, podcasts from the panels, and other information, here.