Fans of Fables are well aware of the recent shift placing the franchise in the public domain, courtesy of its creator, Bill Willingham, seemingly implying shared ownership among all. However, a contrasting stance taken by DC Comics complicates this narrative. The resulting conflicting perspectives have thrown aspiring creators interested in using Fables into a puzzling state of creative limbo, leaving everyone wondering what's next in this creative rights battle.
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