It appears that the last few issues have been leading to this. This issue is part one of the new story-arc, "Americana". Jack and Gary seem to be wandering the country aimlessly. But, in actuality, Jack has had Humpty Dumpty in his briefcase this whole time. His reward for letting him come on their journey with them, Humpty has agreed to lead Jack to a vast fortune. So now their team consists of 4. Jack, Gary, Raven and Humpty. Meanwhile, in Idaho, Miss Hillary, Paul Bunyan and Babe are on the same quest. Although Miss Hillary is the only one, right now, that knows where they're heading. Apparently, a while ago, Mr Revise sealed off any means of entry in to Americana . . . the American Fable land. Raven and Humpty have heard of it, and Humpty knows how to get there. Miss Hillary, who has also heard of it, doesn't know where it's at, but she's using Paul and Babe as a divining rod, or sorts. The closer they get to it, the more the magic will seep through, and the larger her companions will become. They both figure out that they have to be hobo's, and hop a certain train to be led there. Jack and company find the train in New Mexico, but Miss Hillary and her companions find it in Montana. However, when each group jumps in a boxcar, they find out that they're both in the same place. It's the final page of the issue before they all realize that they're on the same trip. What a coinkidink! Right? This issue, as always, is brought to us by the twisted mind of Bill Willingham. It'll be interesting to see where this story goes from here.
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