This volume contains two main story arcs (Witches and Rose Red) and a few other single story pieces. It starts off though with the original capture of the Fables current nemesis, Mr. Dark and we get to meet Dunster Happ. The 5-part storyline Witches then follows and we get to spend more time with the residents of the 13th floor as well as a contretemps between Bufkin and Baba Yaga before a brief diversion takes us to Haven where King Ambrose (Flycatcher) has a tough decision to make. Rose Red is another 5-part offering which throws light on the past of Rose & Snow White from when they were together as children. The main stories are then concluded with a more in-depth look at Mr. Dark when The North Wind brings him a formal challenge from Frau Totenkinder followed by the duel itself. We're then left with a few bits and pieces to tidy things up and set the scene for what happens next. This issue also includes the text only story of Pinocchio's attempt to cheer up Geppetto, a celebrity qustions section illustrated by different artists, a cut-out puppet theatre, a boardgame and the usual sketches and biographies of the creators.

Overall a pretty decent package with more looks into the past of some of the current main characters as well as looking at motivations behind the actions of some of the others. While I was a little disapointed with the last volume this one brings the series back on track and I'll happily continue on to the next to see what does come to pass for these characters. ( )