The Absolute Sandman Vol 2
THE SANDMAN, written by New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman, was the most acclaimed comic book title of the 1990s. A rich blend of modern myth and dark fantasy in which contemporary fiction, historical drama and legend are seamlessly interwoven, THE SANDMAN is also
widely considered one of the most original and artistically ambitious series of the modern age. By the time it concluded in 1996, it had made significant contributions to the artistic maturity of comic books and had become a pop culture phenomenon in its own right.
Now, DC Comics is proud to present this comics classic in an all-new Absolute Edition format. The second of four beautifully designed slipcased volumes, THE ABSOLUTE SANDMAN VOL. 2 collects twenty tales of THE SANDMAN and features completely new coloring, approved by the author, as well as never-before-seen extra material.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great story, great package
They took some great stories and provided them a proper packaging. A great way to read and reread the series.
5 Stars A MUST
If you like sandman, just a little, so you MUST have this absolute, its needless to say that it is unworldly beautyful, the kind of item that any sandman fan have (they don’t have the option: “not to have”, if (s)he don’t have, (s)he isn’t a real fan). It’s full with Extras more than 100 pages of mindblowing Sandman’s extras.
Really a Top “Must Have” I already have garanteed tne other 2.
5 Stars The Absolute Sandman, Vol. 2
Sandman was unquestionably the finest piece of work to come out of comics in the 1990’s. Neil Gaiman managed to craft an entire universe within its pages, a comprehensive mythology so complete and flawless in its execution that, at times, I find it hard to believe what I’m reading was the work of one mind. It’s a conglomeration of all the world’s mythologies, and he uses this tremendous microcosm as the backdrop for some astonishing stories.
Volume 2 of Absolute Sandman is when the comic starts to go down the rabbit hole, so to speak. There are moments of pure darkness and terror, as well as humorous one shots, and curious side stories. But what ties it all together is Gaiman’s peerless mastering of the art of story telling. He knows how to draw you in, and he knows how to hold you there. A massive tome like this shouldn’t prove so absorbing that I could read it in three sittings. It’s not a quick read by any means, but once I’m in, I don’t want to leave.
And no review of an Absolute release would be complete without mentioning the luxurious packaging. Beautifully bound, the book alone would be an impressive looking addition to any library. That it comes with an attractive slip case simply adds to the already considerable appeal. Even if you already own all the Sandman trades, it’s well worth the cost to buy these, if you can afford the price. The over-sized art looks gorgeous, and the printing quality is superb. The extras in the back, particularly the complete script of an issue, only serve to seal the deal.
5 Stars Amazing Stories, Great Amazon Price
Well, I was expecting quite a bit after reading the first Absolute Sandman, and this one delivers on all accounts. The stories are amazing (somehow, A Game of You, the one I thought I’d hate, I loved the most) and this book overall was even better than the first.
The price here is magnificent, way cheaper than store price and the price is a very small price to pay for the content. Veteran readers will, I think, be pleased with the extra content.
5 Stars Amazing…
The book is over sized with with a removable box dust cover. The binding is gorgeous and cryptic. Truly inspired by Gaimans work. The pages are thick and colorful… filled with beautiful art and Gaimans amazing stories of his Endless characters.
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