📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Fables Books Best for beginners - Start with "Legends in Exile" (2002)
Publication Order of Guardians Team-Up Books Popular choice - Start with "Guardians Assemble" (2015)
Publication Order of Ironwood Books Popular choice - Start with "Ironwood, Vol. 1" (1993)
Publication Order of Warriors Three Books Popular choice - Start with "Warriors Three" (2011)

About the Author

Bill Willingham is a published author and illustrator, artist, and drawer of things. Born in Virginia, this artist is known for working in the seventies to the early eighties drawing pictures that could be called fantasy ink. These were for the Basic and Expert level game rule books for the famous game, Dungeons & Dragons. His father served in the military and during that time, his family lived in a number of places. These include the United States with California and Alaska as well as abroad with a total of three years staying in Germany. The author started out working at TSR, Inc., as one of their artists and was able to illustrate a lot of their role playing games and products. He also wrote for other games such as Top Secret. He illustrated and wrote some of the Villains & Vi. Bill Willingham is the author of over 54 books across 13 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Fables Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Bill Willingham has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Bill Willingham's Pantheon Books

1 books
  • Pantheon 'Pantheon' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Bill Willingham's Pantheon Books series, set in the world Bill Willingham has created.
    (2008) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Guardians Team-Up Books

2 books
  • Guardians Assemble Experience the magic of 'Guardians Assemble' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Guardians Team-Up Books universe.
    (2015)
  • Unlikely Story In 'Unlikely Story', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Guardians Team-Up Books saga.
    (2016)

Publication Order of Ironwood Books

2 books
  • Ironwood, Vol. 1 Join the adventure in 'Ironwood, Vol. 1' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Ironwood Books series by Bill Willingham.
    (1993)
  • Ironwood, Vol. 2 Join the adventure in 'Ironwood, Vol. 2' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Ironwood Books series by Bill Willingham.
    (1996)

Publication Order of Warriors Three Books

1 books
  • Warriors Three Join the adventure in 'Warriors Three' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Warriors Three Books series by Bill Willingham.
    (2011)

Publication Order of Fables Books

26 books
  • Legends in Exile Experience the magic of 'Legends in Exile' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Fables Books universe.
    (2002)
  • Animal Farm In 'Animal Farm', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Fables Books saga.
    (2003)
  • Storybook Love 'Storybook Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Fables Books series by Bill Willingham.
    (2004)
  • March of the Wooden Soldiers 'March of the Wooden Soldiers' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Fables Books series, set in the world Bill Willingham has created.
    (2004)
  • The Mean Seasons The Publication Order of Fables Books series continues with 'The Mean Seasons', another thrilling entry from Bill Willingham.
    (2005)
  • Homelands Experience the magic of 'Homelands' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Fables Books universe.
    (2006)
  • Arabian Nights (and Days) 'Arabian Nights (and Days)' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Fables Books series, set in the world Bill Willingham has created.
    (2006)
  • 1001 Nights of Snowfall In '1001 Nights of Snowfall', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Fables Books saga.
    (2006)
  • Wolves Experience the magic of 'Wolves' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Fables Books universe.
    (2006)
  • Sons of Empire In 'Sons of Empire', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Fables Books saga.
    (2007)
  • The Good Prince Join the adventure in 'The Good Prince' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Fables Books series by Bill Willingham.
    (2008)
  • War and Pieces Experience the magic of 'War and Pieces' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Fables Books universe.
    (2008)
  • The Dark Ages The Publication Order of Fables Books series continues with 'The Dark Ages', another thrilling entry from Bill Willingham.
    (2009)
  • Peter & Max In 'Peter & Max', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Fables Books saga.
    (2009)
  • The Great Fables Crossover Join the adventure in 'The Great Fables Crossover' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Fables Books series by Bill Willingham.
    (2010)
  • Witches 'Witches' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Fables Books series by Bill Willingham.
    (2010)
  • Rose Red Join the adventure in 'Rose Red' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Fables Books series by Bill Willingham.
    (2011)
  • Super Team 'Super Team' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Fables Books series, set in the world Bill Willingham has created.
    (2011)
  • Inherit the Wind 'Inherit the Wind' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Fables Books series, set in the world Bill Willingham has created.
    (2012)
  • Werewolves of the Heartland 'Werewolves of the Heartland' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Fables Books series by Bill Willingham.
    (2012)
  • Cubs in Toyland Join the adventure in 'Cubs in Toyland' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Fables Books series by Bill Willingham.
    (2013)
  • Fables Encyclopedia Experience the magic of 'Fables Encyclopedia' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Fables Books universe.
    (2013)
  • Snow White Join the adventure in 'Snow White' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Fables Books series by Bill Willingham.
    (2013)
  • Camelot Experience the magic of 'Camelot' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Fables Books universe.
    (2014)
  • Happily Ever After 'Happily Ever After' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Fables Books series, set in the world Bill Willingham has created.
    (2015)
  • Farewell In 'Farewell', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Fables Books saga.
    (2015)

Publication Order of Batman vs. Bigby! A Wolf in Gotham Books

1 books
  • Batman Vs. Bigby! A Wolf In Gotham In 'Batman Vs. Bigby! A Wolf In Gotham', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Batman vs. Bigby! A Wolf in Gotham Books saga.
    (2022)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

2 books
  • Down the Mysterly River In 'Down the Mysterly River', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2001)
  • New World Order In 'New World Order', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2023)

Publication Order of Angel: After the Fall Books

1 books
  • Crown Prince Syndrome In 'Crown Prince Syndrome', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Angel: After the Fall Books saga.
    (2010)

Publication Order of Fairest Graphic Novels

6 books
  • Wide Awake Experience the magic of 'Wide Awake' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Fairest Graphic Novels universe.
    (2012)
  • Hidden Kingdom Epic fantasy awaits in 'Hidden Kingdom', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Fairest Graphic Novels series by Bill Willingham.
    (2013)
  • Fairest In All the Land Join the adventure in 'Fairest In All the Land' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Fairest Graphic Novels series by Bill Willingham.
    (2013)
  • The Return of the Maharaja Experience the magic of 'The Return of the Maharaja' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Fairest Graphic Novels universe.
    (2014)
  • Of Men and Mice In 'Of Men and Mice', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Fairest Graphic Novels saga.
    (2014)
  • The Clamour for Glamour 'The Clamour for Glamour' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Fairest Graphic Novels series, set in the world Bill Willingham has created.
    (2015)

Publication Order of Shadowpact, Books

4 books
  • Day of Vengeance Join the adventure in 'Day of Vengeance' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Shadowpact, Books series by Bill Willingham.
    (2005)
  • Shadowpact, Volume 1 In 'Shadowpact, Volume 1', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Shadowpact, Books saga.
    (2008)
  • Shadowpact, Volume 2 The Publication Order of Shadowpact, Books series continues with 'Shadowpact, Volume 2', another thrilling entry from Bill Willingham.
    (2008)
  • Shadowpact, Volume 3 The Publication Order of Shadowpact, Books series continues with 'Shadowpact, Volume 3', another thrilling entry from Bill Willingham.
    (2008)

Publication Order of Justice Society of America Books

2 books
  • Axis of Evil 'Axis of Evil' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Justice Society of America Books series, set in the world Bill Willingham has created.
    (2010)
  • The Bad Seed The Publication Order of Justice Society of America Books series continues with 'The Bad Seed', another thrilling entry from Bill Willingham.
    (2014)

Publication Order of Graphic Novels

1 books
  • JLA: Salvation Run Join the adventure in 'JLA: Salvation Run' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Graphic Novels series by Bill Willingham.
    (2026)

Publication Order of Anthologies

5 books
  • Taller Tales The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Taller Tales', another thrilling entry from Bill Willingham.
    (2003)
  • Across the Universe: The DC Universe Stories 'Across the Universe: The DC Universe Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Bill Willingham has created.
    (2003)
  • Masked 'Masked' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Bill Willingham has created.
    (2010)
  • Happily Ever After 'Happily Ever After' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Bill Willingham has created.
    (2011)
  • Flinch In 'Flinch', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2015)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Bill Willingham?

Bill Willingham is a bestselling author known for 13 book series containing over 54 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Bill Willingham's Pantheon Books, Publication Order of Guardians Team-Up Books, Publication Order of Ironwood Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Bill Willingham book series to start with?

For readers new to Bill Willingham's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Fables Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 26 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Bill Willingham's writing.

Q: How many books has Bill Willingham written?

Bill Willingham has written over 54 books across 13 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.