Future Perfect (Three of Spades)

Hint 1:

Very straight-forward research puzzle.

Hint 2:

Seriously, just spend 5 minutes on wikipedia.

Hint 3:

Full answer is next

Solution

1. J

2. H

3. C

4. I

5. K

6. F

7. A

8. B

9. L

10. E

11. G

12. D

The keyword is FABLE