Preparation for war begins at the Farm and the birthday of Bigby's children. Kingdom Come (issue 70) Boy Blue and Rose Red discuss their relationship. Flycatcher's offer is brought to the Farm. Plans are made to begin the war. Skullduggery (issues 71 and 72) Cinderella repays her debt to Frau Totenkinder by going on a mission down South. War and Pieces (issues 73 to 75) Fabletown and the Empire go to war. Around the Town (issue 76) Fabletown's newest member is given a tour, much to the displeasure of some of the other residents. The Dark Ages (issues 77 to 81) A new era begins as the residents of Fabletown face the aftermath of the war. New challenges arise at home and in a distant land a dark power is awakened. Waiting for the Blues (issue 82) An epilogue to "The Dark Ages". The Great Fables Crossover (issues 83 to 85) Bigby and Beast get into a violent fight that demonstrates the influence of the dark powers present. Rose Red sinks deeper and deeper into depression. Stinky starts a religion foretelling Boy Blue's heroic return, which a returning Jack Horner takes advantage of before encountering his son, the new Jack Frost. In an interesting twist, the issues are more focused on Jack than on the other Fables (note: includes Jack of Fables issues 33 to 35 and The Literals issues 1 to 3). Boxing Days (issue 86) Mister Dark relates how he came to be trapped in a magical box by a group of imperial warlocks, and the rise of their leader Dunster Happ. Witches (issues 87 to 91) The leaders and witches of Fabletown discuss how to defeat Mister Dark. Meanwhile, Bufkin finds himself trapped in the lost business office with Baba Yaga and many other monsters. Out to the Ball Game (issues 92 and 93) A story set in Haven, where the local baseball game leads to a murder. Rose Red (issues 94 to 98) The Farm is in chaos, as various factions vie for control. To restore order, Rose Red must face her greatest foe – herself. Dark City (issue 99) Mr. Dark uses his power to construct a new citadel in New York City. Single Combat (issue 100) The final confrontation between Frau Totenkinder and Mister Dark. The Ascent (issue 101) Bufkin climbs the Business Office's tree and finds himself in Ev (a neighbor to the