in May 2022. Characters The main characters of Fables are public domain figures from folklore, mythology, and literature. Bill Willingham said the only considerations in deciding what characters and fables to use were "is the character or story free for use?" and "do I want to use it?" A principal character is the Big Bad Wolf (who calls himself "Bigby"), who has not only reformed but gained the ability to take on a more human appearance. At the series' beginning he serves as Fabletown's sheriff. Most of the characters who appear in Fables are from European stories, the major exceptions being Arabian fables and American fables (from the fable world of "Americana", appearing in Jack of Fables, such as Paul Bunyan, Black Sambo [now known as Sam] and the Lone Ranger). Most of these characters appear primarily in the Jack of Fables spin-off. Story arcs Earlier story arcs each take on the form of a different genre: the first is a murder mystery; the next, a conspiracy thriller; and then, a caper story. While the descriptions are only general, there are spoilers. Legends in Exile (issues 1 to 5) The introduction to Fabletown. Sheriff Bigby Wolf investigates the apparent murder of Rose Red. Animal Farm (issues 6 to 10) A revolt occurs on the Farm, a place for non-human Fables. Bag 'O Bones (issue 11) A tale set during the American Civil War in which Jack Horner finds a way to cheat Death. A Two-Part Caper (issues 12 and 13) A mundane journalist finds out about the Fables and they have to decide how to react. Storybook Love (issues 14 to 17) Bluebeard hatches a plot to rid himself of Bigby and Snow by enchanting them, and the homicidal Goldilocks attempts to kill the pair. Prince Charming decides to run for Fabletown Mayor. Barleycorn Brides (issue 18) Bigby tells Flycatcher the story of a Smalltown tradition. March of the Wooden Soldiers (issues 19 to 21 and 23 to 27) Prince Charming runs for Mayor of Fabletown while the community deals with the apparent escape from the Homelands of Red Riding Hood. The Adversary sends his first troops into Fabletown to begin an assault. Cinderella Libertine (issue 22) Cinderella's apparently frivolous lifestyle is revealed to be a front. War Stories (issues 28 and 29) Bigby's adventures during World War II. The Long Year (issues 30 to 33) Snow gives birth and