>>>> you aren't infringing anything if the sole copyright holder expressely gave you the permission. It's clear he's transfered some rights to DC via an exclus

>>>> you aren't infringing anything if the sole copyright holder expressely gave you the permission. It's clear he's transfered some rights to DC via an exclusive license. He may be the sole copyright owner, but he isn't the sole person with an ownership interest in Fables, and it's not clear that a third party with an ownership interest (DC comics) can't sue you.