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Issue: Fables #3
Publication Date: June 2004
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Issues: #3 of 23 Issues (41 Printings)
Title: Storybook Love
Variant: First Printing
Rating: Suggested for mature readers
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: VertigoView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 04/21/2004
Volume: 3
Pages: 196
ISBN: 140120256X
UPC/EAN: 978140120256951499
Price: $22.95 CAD
$14.95 USD
Indicia Frequency: Suggested for mature readers
Content Items: 22 (8 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Scott Nybakken (collected edition); Shelly Bond (original series); Mariah Huehner (assistant editor original series)
Disclose Notes: Seventh printing available July 10, 2013; eighth printing available March 5, 2014; ninth printing available November 19, 2014; and tenth printing available May 6, 2015 (per comiclist.com).
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: cardstock cover
Binding: trade paperback
Publishing Format: collected edition
Format Notes:  
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Storybook Love

Illustration  on  Cover, Wraparound
Credits
Penciller(s): James Jean
Inker(s): James Jean
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, fantasy
Feature(s): Fables
Character(s): Bigby Wolf; Snow White; Prince Charming; Briar Rose; Lord Bluebeard; Jack Horner; Flycatcher; Goldilocks; Sergeant Wilfred; Corporal Rex
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Wrapround cover with short synopsis of the book on the back cover.
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Fables: Storybook Love

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): James Jean
Inker(s): James Jean
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): Fables
Character(s): Bigby Wolf; a barleycorn girl; lilliputian soldier
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Frontispiece combining two images from the covers to Fables (DC, 2002 series) #16 & 18.
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Credits

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): James Jean
Inker(s): James Jean
Colorist(s): Daniel Vozzo
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): Fables
Character(s): Boy Blue; Bigby Wolf; Jack Horner; Lord Bluebeard; Briar Rose; Flycatcher
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Illustrated with a detail from the cover of Fables (DC, 2002 series) #12.

Dedicated to Becky, Mary, Amy and Monica.
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Who's Who in Fabletown

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Willingham
Penciller(s): Lan Medina; Mark Buckingham
Inker(s): Craig Hamilton; Steve Leialoha
Colorist(s): Daniel Vozzo
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): Fables
Character(s): King Cole; Briar Rose; Snow White; Prince Charming; Little Boy Blue; Lord Bluebeard; Rose Red; Goldilocks; Bigby Wolf; Jack Horner; Flycatcher
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Profiles of major characters and recap of stories from the "Legends In Exile", and "Animal Farm" storylines. Portraits are from various stories in this book.
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Fables #11 cover

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Aron Wiesenfeld
Inker(s): Aron Wiesenfeld
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): Fables
Character(s): Jack Horner; Sally Cornwelles
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFables #11 published May 2003
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]cover, with all text omitted
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Bag O' Bones

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Willingham
Penciller(s): Bryan Talbot
Inker(s): Bryan Talbot
Colorist(s): Daniel Vozzo
Letterer(s): Todd Klein
Editor(s): Shelly Bond; Mariah Huehner (assistant)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): Fables
Character(s): Jack Horner; Satan; The Grim Reaper; Sally Cornwelles; dead Confederate soldiers
Synopsis: A story of Jack Horner in the Civil War as he tries to outwit the Devil and the Grim Reaper.
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From Content Item: FlagFables #11 published May 2003
was Bag O' Bones [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
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Fables #12 cover

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): James Jean
Inker(s): James Jean
Colorist(s): Daniel Vozzo
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): Fables
Character(s): Prince Charming; Briar Rose; Bluebeard; Bigby; Jack Horner; Boy Blue; Flycatcher
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFables #12 published June 2003
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]cover, with all text omitted
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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A Sharp Operation

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Willingham
Penciller(s): Lan Medina
Inker(s): Craig Hamilton
Colorist(s): Daniel Vozzo
Letterer(s): Todd Klein
Editor(s): Shelly Bond; Mariah Huehner (assistant)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): Fables
Character(s): Bigby Wolf; Briar Rose; Prince Charming; Jack Horner; Lord Bluebeard; Boy Blue; Flycatcher; Tommy Sharp; Bufkin; Hobbes
Synopsis: Nosey reporter Tommy Sharp seems to have figured out the secret of Fableland. This calls for a clean-up job. But things aren't always that easy...
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From Content Item: FlagFables #12 published June 2003
was A Sharp Operation [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
Disclose Notes: Part one of a two-part caper.
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Fables #13 cover

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): James Jean
Inker(s): James Jean
Colorist(s): Daniel Vozzo
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): Fables
Character(s): Tommy Sharp; Pinnochio; Flycatcher; Briar Rose
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From Content Item: FlagFables #13 published July 2003
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]cover, with all text omitted
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Dirty Business

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Willingham
Penciller(s): Lan Medina
Inker(s): Craig Hamilton
Colorist(s): Daniel Vozzo
Letterer(s): Todd Klein
Editor(s): Shelly Bond; Mariah Huehner (assistant)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): Fables
Character(s): Tommy Sharp (dies); Lord Bluebeard; Boy Blue; Jack Horner; Bigby Wolf; Flycatcher; Prince Charming; Briar Rose; Mr. Grimble (on phone); Hobbes; Pinnochio
Synopsis: After last issue's little slip, the boys clean it up without any mistakes. But not without some confrontations within the group.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFables #13 published July 2003
was Dirty Business [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
Disclose Notes: Part two of a two-part caper.
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Fables #14 cover

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): James Jean
Inker(s): James Jean
Colorist(s): Daniel Vozzo
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): Fables
Character(s): Goldilocks; Bigby Wolf; Snow White; Hobbes; Lord Bluebeard; Mouse Police
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFables #14 published August 2003
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]cover, with all text omitted
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Blank page

Blank Page(s)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Just a black, blank page.
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The Mouse Police Never Sleep

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Willingham
Penciller(s): Mark Buckingham
Inker(s): Steve Leialoha
Colorist(s): Daniel Vozzo
Letterer(s): Todd Klein
Editor(s): Shelly Bond; Mariah Huehner (assistant)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): Fables
Character(s): Bigby Wolf; Snow White; Boy Blue; Lord Bluebeard; Prince Charming; fencing instructor; Seargeant Wilfred; Corporal Rex; Rose Red; Briar Rose; Hobbes; Goldilocks; King Cole
Synopsis: The Mounted Police discover that Bluebeard is hiding Goldilocks, and Bluebeard hatches a plan to kill both Bigby and Snow White, believing they ordered the spying.
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From Content Item: FlagFables #14 published August 2003
was The Mouse Police Never Sleep [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
Disclose Notes: Part 1 of "Storybook Love" story.
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Fables #15 cover

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): James Jean
Inker(s): James Jean
Colorist(s): Daniel Vozzo
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): Fables
Character(s): Snow White; Bigby Wolf
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFables #15 published September 2003
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]cover, with all text omitted
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Into The Woods

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Willingham
Penciller(s): Mark Buckingham
Inker(s): Steve Leialoha
Colorist(s): Daniel Vozzo
Letterer(s): Todd Klein
Editor(s): Shelly Bond; Mariah Huehner (assistant)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): Fables
Character(s): Flycatcher; Pinnochio; Boy Blue; Bigby Wolf; Snow White; Sergeant Wilfred; rats; Lord Bluebeard; Prince Charming; Mounted Police; Briar Rose; Goldilocks
Synopsis: Plots and counterplots unfold as Prince Charming is revealed as the employer of the spies and Bluebeard attempts to have Bigby and Snow White murdered.
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From Content Item: FlagFables #15 published September 2003
was Into the Woods [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
Disclose Notes: Part 2 of "Storybook Love" story.
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Fables #16 cover

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): James Jean
Inker(s): James Jean
Colorist(s): Daniel Vozzo
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): Fables
Character(s): Goldilocks; Lord Bluebeard
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFables #16 published October 2003
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]cover, with all text omitted and appears to be recolored
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Duel

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Willingham
Penciller(s): Mark Buckingham
Inker(s): Steve Leialoha
Colorist(s): Daniel Vozzo
Letterer(s): Todd Klein
Editor(s): Shelly Bond; Mariah Huehner (assistant)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): Fables
Character(s): Bigby Wolf; Snow White; Goldilocks; Lord Bluebeard (may die); Prince Charming; Bufkin
Synopsis: Prince charming challenges and wins a duel to the death with Lord Bluebeard, while Bigby and Snow battle Goldilocks.
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From Content Item: FlagFables #16 published October 2003
was ["Storybook Love" Part Three] Duel [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
Disclose Notes: Part 3 of "Storybook Love" story.
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Fables #17 cover

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): James Jean
Inker(s): James Jean
Colorist(s): Daniel Vozzo
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): Fables
Character(s): Bigby Wolf; Snow White; Goldilocks
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFables #17 published November 2003
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]cover, with all text omitted
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Road-Runner And Coyote Ugly

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Willingham
Penciller(s): Mark Buckingham
Inker(s): Steve Leialoha
Colorist(s): Daniel Vozzo
Letterer(s): Todd Klein
Editor(s): Shelly Bond; Mariah Huehner (assistant)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): Fables
Character(s): Goldilocks (may die); Bigby Wolf; Snow White; Prince Charming; Miss Muffet [Mrs. Web]; Mr. Grimble; Boy Blue; Bufkin; King Cole; Hobbes; Doctor Swineheart
Synopsis: Bigby and Snow appear to kill Goldilocks and they return to Fabletown, and discover Snow is pregnant by Bigby. Meanwhile, Prince Charming and King Cole divvy up Bluebeard's fortune.
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From Content Item: FlagFables #17 published November 2003
was Roadrunner and Coyote Ugly [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
Disclose Notes: Part 4 of "Storybook Love" story.
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Fables #18 cover

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): James Jean
Inker(s): James Jean
Colorist(s): Daniel Vozzo
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): Fables
Character(s): Lilliputian soldier; a barleycorn girl
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFables #18 published December 2003
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]cover, with all text omitted
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Barleycorn Brides

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Willingham
Penciller(s): Linda Medley
Inker(s): Linda Medley
Colorist(s): Daniel Vozzo
Letterer(s): Todd Klein
Editor(s): Shelly Bond; Mariah Huehner (assistant)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): Fables
Character(s): Bufkin; Eddie Underfoot; Bigby Wolf; Flycatcher; Lilliputians; Colonel Wuddershanks; a goblin; badger family; Thumbelina; King Cole; Johnny Bullhorn [John Barleycorn]; Commander Arrow; a dragon; Snow White; Mustard Pot Pete; barleycorn girls; Mister Grandours
Synopsis: Tale of how Johnny Bullhorn brought the magic barleycorns to Fabletown's farm so there would be women for the Lilliputian soldiers.
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From Content Item: FlagFables #18 published December 2003
was Barleycorn Brides [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
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Look for These Other Vertigo Books

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Advertisement with checklist of other Vertigo trade paperbacks.

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