About this title: Collecting issues #57 through #69 in full color, this graphic novel represents the climactic story arc of the series. Years ago, Dream of the Endless told ex-superhero Hippolyta Hall that her then-unborn child belonged to him. So naturally, when her young son Daniel disappears under mysterious circumstances, Lyta believes (incorrectly) that Dream ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Vertigo
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9781563892042ISBN:1563892049
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 352 p. Contains: Illustrations. Sandman Collected Library, 9. Audience: General/trade. Clean & Tight. read more
Description: Small quarto, softcover, VG in grey pictorial wraps. (small chip on endpaper). Graphic Novel, . Distraught by the kidnapping and presumed death of her son, and believing Morpheus to be responsible, Lyta Hall calls the ancient wrath of the Furies down upon him. A former superheroine blames Morpheus for the death of her child and summons an ancient curse of vengeance against the Lord of Dream. The "kindly ones" enter his realm and force a sacrifice that will change the Dreaming forever. Richly ... read more
Binding: Softcover: Graphic Novel
Publisher: Dc Comics
Date Published: 1996-09-01
ISBN-13:9781563892059ISBN:1563892057
Description: NEW. Softcover: Graphic Novel. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9781563892059. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Vertigo
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9781563892059ISBN:1563892057
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Vertigo
Date Published: 1999-08-06
ISBN-13:9781563892042ISBN:1563892049
Description: Very Good. 1996 Edition. First Printing stated, Direct Sales version. Cover may be different than shown. Cover is black and green with light wear and bumping on corners. Pages unmarked and in very good condition. read more
Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: DC Comics, New York
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9781563892059ISBN:1563892057
Description: New. No dust jacket as issued. (111305) Trade Paperback graphic novel is brand new in Near Mint condition. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 352 p. Contains: Illustrations. Sandman Collected Library, 9. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: DC / Vertigo Comics, New York, NY
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9781563892042ISBN:1563892049
Description: New in New jacket. Third printing. Originally published in single magazine form in Sandman #57-69. Book is in fine (unread) condition with a fine unclipped dustjacket protected in a Brodart wrapper. An Attractive Copy! Please feel free to ask me for pictures or more information, Thanks. read more
Description: Fine in Near Fine jacket. 1563892049 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall Signed by Author SIGNED by Neil to Jeff on fep, pages clean and tight, dj covered in mylar. 1m6-1. read more
Description: As New. Fifth printing of 1st ed, SIGNED by NG on the title page, new and unread, perfect spine, sharp and shiny wraps, encased in protective mylar bag! You'll be wreathed in wild magic when this beauty wings its way to your door! read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: DC Comics, New York, NY
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9781563892042ISBN:1563892049
Description: Hempel, Marc; Case, Richard; D'Israeli; Kristiansen, Teddy; Dillon, Glenn; Vess, Charles; Ormston, Dean; Nowlan, Kevin. Very Good in Very Good jacket. First printing. 7" x 10.5" Pages are unmarked and clean, binding is tight. Board edges have minor bumping. Light rubbing, tiny bit of edgewear to dustjacket. Dustjacket has black background w/ghostly trees, title over green accents. A compilation of Sandman issues 57-69. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: DC COMICS/VERTIGO, New York
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9781563892042ISBN:1563892049
Description: HEMPEL, MARK: VESS, CHARLES: McKEAN, DAVE. Fine in Fine jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. HB-1st. edition/1st. print (Original jacket art)-FINE/FINE-The second to last book in the Sandman Cycle, reprinting issues 57-69-Morpheus has killed his son-The Fates are coming-Birth, Life and Death touch the Dreaming-Jacket art and interior design by Dave McKean... read more
Edition: Stated First Printing
Binding: Boards
Publisher: Dc Comics, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9781563892042ISBN:1563892049
Description: Various. Very Good+/Near Fine in Very Good jacket. Hardbound Text block, eps and boards/spine solid, clean and unmarked. DJ nice and is now in mylar. Book is still a touch tight. A bright copy. read more
Edition: First Edition/First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: DC/Vertigo, New Braunfels
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9781563892042ISBN:1563892049
Description: N-Fine in N-Fine jacket. Comic A square solid tight clean very carefully read copy. This copy has some darkening to pagedges else fine. The 34.95 jacket has some light rubbing wear else fine. Compilation edition that includes material otiginally published as Sandman Issues 57-69 and Vertigo Jam #1. Nice copy. read more
"This volume is where Morpheus' story itself ends, and it is a poorly constructed mess. I can't help but think that the blame for that begins with Gaiman's decision to hew rigidly to genre tropes and constructs. Gaiman mentions in the afterword of this edition that Morpheus' final story is constructed in the manner of a Greek tragedy, and there's a unhealthy dose of Fantasy climax (everyone and everything must play a part!) stirred in, as well.
Unfortunately, what results from this plot construct is an absolutely interminable story where the intent of every character involved takes forever to play out, but only barely sketched in. (Even when said character's mission is relentless and heavily featured.) Gaiman again admits in the afterword that this was more or less intentional, perhaps in an effort to introduce as many red herrings as possible so...thanks for that, Neil?
You eventually get just enough information from the story to piece together the mastermind and the why of the forces that converge on Morpheus, but there's a supreme annoyance in that this "why" is, I thought, is beautiful and apt and motivating. I wish we could have explored that openly instead of it having to come as a late reveal.
All things considered, I might have forgiven the lack of coherence from the story's structure were it not for the art in this volume. "Sandman" as a series is particularly notable for featuring various visual aesthetics through its illustrators. Many, if not all, of these artists have a style that strays far from their commercially successful counterparts in the comic industry, so I find it extremely admirable that Neil Gaiman writes "Sandman" with an eye towards employing these artists and giving their work a wide platform.
Still, I don't understand why he chose an artist who's style is wildly cartoonish and frequently hasty. For the epic closing story of one's series, one that spans many worlds, one expects visuals that are similarly grand. The art fails spectacularly in this regard, and took me completely out of the story many, many times.
I can't imagine what readers must have gone through as this series was being released. This grand finale plays out through 13 issues, and considering that "Sandman" put out, on average, 9 issues a year, that means this one story took a hell of a long time to reach its pay-off.
This volume was completely underwhelming. Thankfully, the next one is better..."
"Excellent, and lengthy, Sandman volume. Had to round this up to 5 stars, but it only gets there because it is built on all that went before. Brings together lots of characters, story lines, and threads from issues past and weaves them all together pretty much seamlessly. The resolution of Morpheus and his dominion doesn't come off as a gimmmick, but flows naturally from the storyline, even when you know it is coming. I can see how some might consider it slow moving if it is read as several monthly issues, but collected like this it is very satisfying. The collection lets the complexity of the Sandman shine through. "A few loose ends, but that's only to be expected...""
"This is also one of my favorites of the series, as Maja would say- it has that greek tragedy feeling. Morpheus, the Dream Lord faces the most important problem is his existence- one must change or die. Some of my favorites characters are there too- Matthew the Raven, Meryvin the scarecrow, Death.
I know a lot will be bothered by the way ' The Kindly Ones' are drawn but it's makes little difference when you get into the story.
Just as with all things Gaiman written- you want it to go forever and never stop."
"The largest collection because many of the plot threads that wove through the previous issues are resolved here. While I was confused on some points (I need to gather all the books and read them again to get everything), the main plot involves Morpheus and how far back his plan goes, whether other people and beings were making their own plans without direction, and much more. The Wake is next."
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