FABLES: 1001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL BY BILL WILLINGHAM, ET. AL.: Whether this is the first time you’ve looked upon the world of the Fables comic book series, or you’re an issue to issue addict (like me); 1001 Nights of Snowfall is a graphic novel that anyone can read andenjoy; Bill Willingham says exactly this in his introduction.  Working with a host of different artists, including Mark Buckingham (who illustrates the series), John Bolton (Harlequin Valentine), Jill Thompson (Scary Godmother) and Charles Vess (Stardust, Ladies of Grace Adieu); 1001 Nights of Snowfall is the graphic novel you will want to own and show off to friends. CONTINUED . . .

NORTHLANDERS VOLUME 1 BY BRIAN WOOD AND DAVIDE GIANFELICE: In a new graphic novel series from Brian Wood, author of DMZ and Demo, and illustrated by Davide Gianfelice, comes Northlanders, Volume 1: Sven the Returned.  Northlanders offers up a fresh historical graphic novel, like that of Eric Shanower’s Age of Bronze and Warren Ellis’ Crecy, as Wood brings the world of the Vikings to light with the detailed and gory art style of Gianfelice. Sven is a disowned Viking. CONTINUED . . .