The Sandman, Book Two
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Average rating4.6
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Ratings7
Average rating4.6
*From the award-winning writer of American Gods and Coraline, The Sandman is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed graphic novels of all time. Neil Gaimain's award-winning masterpiece set the standard for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era.*
Illustrated by an exemplary selection of the medium's most gifted artists, the series is a rich blend of modern and ancient mythology in which contemporary fiction, historical drama, and legend are seamlessly interwoven.
In this second volume of the unforgettable epic—drawn by Kelley Jones, Mike Dringenberg, Shawn McManus, and Collen Doran, with guest art by P. Craig Russell, Bryan Talbot, Matt Wagner, and more—Morpheus of the Endless must journey into Hell to rectify a ten-thousand-year-old injustice. But that means traveling through the realm of Lucifer, who after their last encounter swore he would destroy the King of Dreams...
Collects stories from _The Sandman_ #21-37, _The Sandman Special_ #1, and _Vertigo: Winter's Edge_ #1-3, including the classic story arcs "Season of Mists" and "A Game of You," among others.
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Two down, four books to go! It's definitely a personal taste issue that stops me from wholeheartedly recommending these books. Gaiman (and associated artists) is a powerhouse of imagination and intense sentiment. I think the argument can be made that the violence and nudity fit the theme. It's impactful rather than gratuitous, but it's also all VERY DARK. I will continue in the series, slowly.
Glad to see queer and trans rep.
Wish one of the few characters of colour and the trans character had not been among the dead by the end.
⚠️gore, SA, child abuse, transphobia
Series
11 primary books15 released booksThe Sandman is a 29-book series with 11 primary works first released in 1988 with contributions by Neil Gaiman, Yoshitaka Amano, and 28 others.
Series
2 primary booksThe Sandman (new collected edition) is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 1992 with contributions by Neil Gaiman.
