His other books include anansi boys, neverwhere, american gods, and stardust, winner of the american library associations alex award as one of 2000s top novels for young adults as well as the short story collections m is for magic and smoke and mirrors. I almost forgot the mindfuckery it induced in my soul until i read lucifer and promptly lost my shit again. Neil gaimans sandman as a gateway from comic books to graphic. The original series ran for 75 issues from january 1989 to march 1996. Graphic novelsfiction similar to the sandman books.
Does anyone else feel that sandman is kind of overrated. I have recently over the last six months or so been making my way through the sandman series of comics collected into the various volumes. Sandman was created by stan lee and steve ditko, much like many other villains that followed their heroic counterparts, sandman was one of the successful villains whose interest was from curiosity. Critically acclaimed, the sandman was one of the first few graphic novels ever to be on. The sandman is a comic book series written by neil gaiman and published by dc comics. Under the radars top 25 comic books and graphic novels of. Joseph gordonlevitt says a sandman movie shouldnt have. See more ideas about death sandman, neil gaiman and comic art. The first and only comic book to receive the world fantasy award, the s. It chronicles the adventures of dream of the endless, who rules over the world. The world of comic books was a very different place before the sandman came into being. I had read watchmen before, and thought it was okay, but no great shakes.
The sandman is a comic book series written by neil gaiman and drawn by sam kieth, mike dringenberg, jill thompson, shawn mcmanus, marc hempel and michael zulli and more, with covers by dave mckean. In 2015, the imprint launched 12 books in three months, oversaturating the market with books that felt more like pitches for genre tv shows than forwardthinking comic books, none of which achieved the breakout success of the aforementioned vertigo legends. Neil gaiman is the new york times bestselling author of the newbery medalwinning the graveyard book and coraline, the basis for the hit movie. Its artists include sam kieth, mike dringenberg, jill thompson, shawn mcmanus, marc hempel, and michael zulli, with lettering by todd klein and covers by dave mckean. We post comic related memes, as well as music, comedy, and horrific posts. Old names and ambitious firsttimers produced great graphic novels on everything from teen.
Then theres the plot, which grinds along like a coffee mill, in the process breaking down the two. Neil gaiman talks about his experience writing the sandman. The fun with the sandman like gaimans best novel american gods, a calculated. Unfortunately it only got about 7 issues before straczynski stopped writing it. After the death of his grandfather, jed walker is taken in by his tyrannical aunt and uncle, but soon is called upon to help the sandman save the queen of the winged people from the frog men. Its a new york times bestseller and considered the most praised comic series in the history of the medium. A new, thrilling crime saga from the writer of wildstorm. One that probably isnt that well known is a series from j. Despite its many accolades, neil gaimans absolute sandman has been listed as one of the top banned and challenged graphic novels by the american library association sandman was 75 issue series launched in 1989 that chronicled the misadventures, struggles and complex relationships among seven mystical siblings. What are some comic books similar to the sandman series.
His other books include anansi boys, neverwhere, american gods and stardust winner of the american library associations alex award as one of 2000s top novels for young adults and the short story collections m is for magic and smoke and mirrors. Neil gaimans sandman as a gateway from comic books to. Amongst its legions of fans are names like stephen king, norman mailer, tori amos and claire danes. It is a riot, yes and, like all the best riots, its also an education. Created by neil gaiman and artists mike dringenberg and sam keith, with contributions from a deep roster of acclaimed. Disgraced fbi agent richard wright is offered a chance for redemption when his old mentor sends him undercover to infiltrate a white supremacist group believed to be responsible for the death of a. I think maybe i just dont like comic books like this. The sheer variety in the graphic novels section of the bookstore or library contains everything from. Craig russell, shawn mcmanus, john walkiss, jill thompson, duncan eagleson, kent williams, mark buckingham, vince locke, and dick giordano. Please contact me by email if you have questions or are selling your collection. Therefore, the books of magic may be best read after swamp. Theres no series exactly like sandman, but there are several that are in the same vein of longrunning but selfcontained fantasy series. Neil gaiman revolutionized the graphic novel with the sandman, an exquisite story filled with shadowy realistic art and strange magical beings. Lucifer samael morningstar is a fictional character appearing primarily as a supporting character in the comic book series the sandman and as the title character of a spinoff.
Dc comics vertigo, the publisher of the series, includes this. Its also being loosely adapted into a tv series in 2015. I like comic book characters, i love the marvel movies, but reading graphic novels is difficult for. The sandman and other vertigo comic book movies shift from. Looking for bookscomics similar to sandmanlucifer i read gaimans sandman two years or so ago and it completely and utterly blew my mind. Unlike lucifer and swamp thing, however, the books of magic was written by none other than neil gaiman himself while the books of magic draws heavily on lore established in the sandman, it is worth noting that it draws even more from the world of alan moores swamp thing run. Writers like grant morrison, frank miller, alan moore, neil gaiman and others have revolutionised the field, elevating the.
Going back to gaiman for a moment, you cant compile a list like this without mentioning. See more ideas about death sandman, comics and comic art. Though various depictions of luciferthe biblical fallen angel and devil of christianityhave been presented by dc comics in their run, this interpretation by neil gaiman debuted in the sandman vol. Michael straczynski called the book of lost souls from icon. If you like the sandman you might like similar books. Neil gaiman is the new york times bestselling creator of the hugely popular and groundbreaking sandman comics series, which garnered numerous eisner awards, a hugo award, the bram stoker award, and has been published in over a dozen languages. Neil gaiman, sandman and the rise of the graphic novel. Gr 7 up there is no question that the books in gaimans sandman series vertigo are. Sandman universe begins the vertigo comics revival by remembering past dreams. While the sandman had many things in common with classic comic books fantastical characters with.
Sandman universe begins the vertigo comics revival by. He was notable for such comic book series as black orchid and the sandman as well as the novels american gods, coraline, and the graveyard book. Its a common misconception that the word novel refers to a particular type of literature. Year one, the walking dead, sin city and more a graphic novel is primarily a collection of artwork which contains comic content. The series was released by dc comics, becoming the flagship title for dcs. The books of magic is another vertigocontinuity comic. The use of the words graphic novel has become pervasive everywhere comics are sold or talked. Neil gaiman, british writer who earned critical praise and popular success with richly imagined fantasy tales that frequently featured a darkly humorous tone. On february 19, 2015, the official pilot order was given. They are a phenomenal acheivement in not only graphic novels but in storytelling itself. A shapeshifter endowed through an accident with the ability to turn himself into sand, he began as a villain and later became an ally of spiderman. To really understand and enjoy it, youre going to have to put in a lot of effort and study every panel. Adding the sandman to your library or classroom collection. It tells the story of dream of the endless, who rules over the world of dreams.