Issue: #53
Wherein the forces of the Emperor decide upon a ten-year war on the Mundy World with the Four Plagues: Pestilence, Fire, Winter, and Famine. A traitor is sent from the War Council to Fabletown as a peace envoy, and Bigby asks a fast rabbit for help training the cubs how to hunt.Back-up Story:A porcupine convinces a human maiden to kiss him, thereby breaking an evil witch's spell.
First appearances: Chicken Ripple, Mr. Porky Pine, Tom Harrow
Creators: Todd Klein, Mark Buckingham, Shelly Bond, Steve Leialoha, Andrew Pepoy, Bill Willingham, Bill Willingham, Lee Loughridge, Joshua Middleton, Angela Rufino, James Jean
Characters: Chicken Ripple, Prince Charming, Pinocchio, Gingerbread Man, Grimble, Mr. Porky Pine, The Beast, Snow Queen, Rodney, Geppetto, Brer Wolf, Bright Day, Bufkin, Peter Rabbit, Flycatcher, Bigby Wolf, Tom Harrow, Hansel, Beauty, Nome King
Story arcs: Sons of the Empire