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Absolute Sandman, Volume Four
D'Israeli, Glyn Dillon, Michael Zulli, Marc Hempel, Neil Gaiman, Teddy Kristiansen, Jon J. Muth, Dean Ormston, Charles Vess, Richard Case, Kevin Nowlan
4.67 AVERAGE
60 reviews for:
Absolute Sandman, Volume Four
D'Israeli, Glyn Dillon, Michael Zulli, Marc Hempel, Neil Gaiman, Teddy Kristiansen, Jon J. Muth, Dean Ormston, Charles Vess, Richard Case, Kevin Nowlan
4.67 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
And so it ends...
The Wake is possibly one of the single most moving pieces I have ever read in any format. I would defy anyone to read this without having a tear or two in their eyes.
Whilst there are more Sandman stories (as collected in the Absolute Sandman volume 5), this is the end of the main storyline, with the death of Morpheus and the arrival of his replacement, Dream of the Endless (formerly Daniel Hall).
It is hard to accurately judge the impact that these stories have had on the reading public, but they will undoubtedly have an enduring legacy. Along with Watchmen and a few other graphic novels, these stories serve to bring the comic book squarely not only into the world of adult reading, but also brings it into the realm of "Literature" for better or worse.
The Wake is possibly one of the single most moving pieces I have ever read in any format. I would defy anyone to read this without having a tear or two in their eyes.
Whilst there are more Sandman stories (as collected in the Absolute Sandman volume 5), this is the end of the main storyline, with the death of Morpheus and the arrival of his replacement, Dream of the Endless (formerly Daniel Hall).
It is hard to accurately judge the impact that these stories have had on the reading public, but they will undoubtedly have an enduring legacy. Along with Watchmen and a few other graphic novels, these stories serve to bring the comic book squarely not only into the world of adult reading, but also brings it into the realm of "Literature" for better or worse.
There were three comics I didn’t hate so maybe 1.5, but the best thing about this was finishing it. I am free and god damn this is sexist.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
To understand this review, first you have to understand how I read the Sandman comics. Whenever my wife goes away for a few days, I read a volume of the Absolute Sandman. I don't quite know how I started this or why, but this is how things are. And, just over a year ago, my daughter was born. The past several days have been the first my daughter's been away from me since she was born.
This is the environment in which I've started--and finished--Absolute Sandman, Vol 4.
The arcs in Vol 4 are The Kindly Ones and The Wake. Or, to put it another way, The Death of Dream and, well, The Wake. What a positively depressing way to spend my depressing weekend away from my family. But, quite possibly the most beautiful story ever written. This is Gaiman at his best: the opposition of two unstoppable powers, very little combat in favor of deep conflict, sacrifice, grace, and transformation. I wasn't a fan of the art style for The Kindly Ones (seemed too cartoony), but it didn't distract and I particularly liked The Wake's art.
This is the environment in which I've started--and finished--Absolute Sandman, Vol 4.
The arcs in Vol 4 are The Kindly Ones and The Wake. Or, to put it another way, The Death of Dream and, well, The Wake. What a positively depressing way to spend my depressing weekend away from my family. But, quite possibly the most beautiful story ever written. This is Gaiman at his best: the opposition of two unstoppable powers, very little combat in favor of deep conflict, sacrifice, grace, and transformation. I wasn't a fan of the art style for The Kindly Ones (seemed too cartoony), but it didn't distract and I particularly liked The Wake's art.
Feeling melancholy to have finally finished this series. I loved the creative stories and Dave McKean's artwork.
I was not a fan of the artwork in The Kindly Ones. It deviated way too far from all of the other books. I couldn't recognize half the characters! And then the artwork of The Wake was so different, the transition was very jarring. (I loved the art in The Wake by the way.) The story is wonderful and sad and the writing is as fantastic as ever, I just really didn't like the artist.
dark
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes