The Sandman, Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes

4.6/5 stars
(Rating stayed the same)

I loved the story. I think I started reading this in middle school, but I never finished it because I could not figure out what was happening. It was not until I picked up this comic book series after watching Sandman on Netflix for the third time that I realized this. I was on the waiting list, so it took me some time to get it. The difference between the series and the Netflix series was slightly noticeable to me, but that was expected.

This issue had a slow start at the beginning, but it didn't necessarily bother me. In this instance, I think it enhanced the narrative. The art occasionally bothered me because of how offputting it made some scenes seem. The villain was also intriguing. The fact that they were not good people and were unquestionably insane added complexity and darkness to the story. Death ended up being my favorite character, as expected. Her introduction, her relationship with her job, and her brother were all things I enjoyed. That is all I can say for now.

I do recommend it, but be sure to check the triggers because it can occasionally get quite dark.