Comic Book Art: Fables

Continuing my look at my favourite comic books and their cover art, with Fables.

Created by Bill Willingham, 'Fables' launched on DC Comics' Vertigo imprint in 2002.

The series deals with various characters from fairy tales and folklore – referring to themselves as "Fables" – who have been forced out of their Homelands by "The Adversary" who has conquered the realm. They escaped and formed a community in New York City known as Fabletown. Fables who are unable to blend in with human society (such as monsters and anthropomorphic animals) live at "the Farm" in upstate New York.

Fables has won many Eisner Awards, including 'Best New Series' in 2003, cover artist James Jean winning 'Best Cover Artist' in 2004 to 2009 and series creator Bill Willingham 'Best Writer' in 2009.

Hit the jump to see the cover art by James Jean and João Ruas for the series so far.