![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The comic imprint Vertigo has been around for almost thirty years now so I don’t often think about it being a part of DC comics. For purposes of this review, I’m writing about issues 1-8 of The Sandman that were released in graphic novel form as Preludes and Nocturnes. Also included are a new introduction by DC President and Publisher Paul Levitz and an afterword by Gaiman.” Folks, this book is gorgeous! And very heavy. 1 collects issues #1-20 of The Sandman and features completely new coloring, approved by the author on the first 18 issues, as well as a host of never-before-seen extra material including the complete original Sandman proposal, a gallery of character designs from Gaiman and the artists who originated the look of the Sandman, and the original script for the World Fantasy Award-winning THE SANDMAN #19, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” together with reproductions of the issue’s original pencils by Charles Vess. What makes them ‘Absolute’? To quote the Amazon blurb, “ The Absolute Sandman Vol. I’m a sucker for beautiful book editions and when the “Absolute Sandman” editions were released I couldn’t resist. I discovered The Sandman graphic novels in 2000 and instantly became a fan (with collectibles to show for it!). CBR14 Bingo: “Adapt” – The Sandman has recently been adapted into a television series. ![]()
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