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andolaria's review against another edition
5.0
The artwork is STUNNING. For all three issues so far, it has just been breathtaking. Of course, the story is fabulous, but what else would you expect from Gaiman? :)
ohnoflora's review against another edition
5.0
For all my conflicting feelings about Neil Gaiman, the man can write comics - I wish he'd do it more. This series is one of the most beautiful I have ever come across: I exclaim with delight every time I turn the page and each page is more exquisite than the last. Even if the story was duff, it would be worth it for the art alone - but it's not. I was scared about going back to the world of the Sandman - how could it live up to what has already come before? I remembered at how disappointed I was in Endless Nights and worried that this would be a similar disappointment. I needn't have worried - it is a joy to return.
catgutss's review against another edition
5.0
It's too bad this is only six issues long. It seems like it deserves to be much longer than that.
But I’m also nervous that we’re spending so much time on the journey, the Morpheus’ confrontation with his Father and/or the Queen of the Night figure isn’t going to live up to what’s come before. But then again, Gaiman is always good at conclusions that pull the rug out from under reader expectations...
But I’m also nervous that we’re spending so much time on the journey, the Morpheus’ confrontation with his Father and/or the Queen of the Night figure isn’t going to live up to what’s come before. But then again, Gaiman is always good at conclusions that pull the rug out from under reader expectations...
greyscarf's review
4.0
As the Overture story continues, I keep wondering just how much more will be revealed in the last two issues and still be resolved in a satisfactory way. Dream continues his journey to the realm of the stars with his cat-self and picking up another companion. Some of Alianora's story is revealed (you know, that mystery woman from [b:The Sandman, Vol. 5: A Game of You|25102|The Sandman, Vol. 5 A Game of You (The Sandman #5)|Neil Gaiman|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1312279891s/25102.jpg|810826], and Dream & Desire's problems reveal a little bit of more their origins. These small but crucial details will stoke readers' love of the series & may just get you to start it over again.
nonesensed's review against another edition
5.0
Loving the art, loving the characters, loving the anticipation. Can't wait for more!
bigbookslilreads's review against another edition
4.0
This art *.*
If you ever thought why Morpheus was so exhausted to get captured in the beginning of [b:Preludes & Nocturnes|23754|Preludes & Nocturnes (The Sandman, #1)|Neil Gaiman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1411609637l/23754._SY75_.jpg|1228437], then Overture is your answer. It is a prequel to the series, and it weaves in some of questions many fans might have been wondering about, such as who created The Endless to being with. This is not a story in the dreamworld, nor in the human real world, but rather out in space, near the end of the universe, and we're following Morpheus (plus a few companions) as he tries to stop it.
The less interesting part for me, however, was the plot. I find myself often being disappointed in Gaiman's plot structure and story in general, like something is lacking, or rushed. It was explained by him in his notes at the end of the issue that he did have to cut and shove several things in the later issues, and it shows. That franctiness of trying to make everything fit. He seems to make things on the go and I'm often left with more questions than answers, which I don't particularly like in stories that, even though serialised, are mostly self-contained in each issue.
What I really enjoyed was the characters we were introduced to, and even some developments in Morpheus. Also, the art made everything extraordinarily better. It was some of the best I've seen, not just in Sandman, and I would recommend everyone to just grab and flip through this volume, even if you're not interested in reading it.
Was this a good farewell to The Sandman for me? I don't think I really needed this story, though I appreciate some of the world-building, especially with Time and Night , and the incredible art I was introduced to with this. This also seems to cement Morpheus' increasing humane side, his caring self. And that was very heart-warming. Though I keep wishing he didn't always need to be in a relationship.
If you ever thought why Morpheus was so exhausted to get captured in the beginning of [b:Preludes & Nocturnes|23754|Preludes & Nocturnes (The Sandman, #1)|Neil Gaiman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1411609637l/23754._SY75_.jpg|1228437], then Overture is your answer. It is a prequel to the series, and it weaves in some of questions many fans might have been wondering about, such as who created The Endless to being with. This is not a story in the dreamworld, nor in the human real world, but rather out in space, near the end of the universe, and we're following Morpheus (plus a few companions) as he tries to stop it.
The less interesting part for me, however, was the plot. I find myself often being disappointed in Gaiman's plot structure and story in general, like something is lacking, or rushed. It was explained by him in his notes at the end of the issue that he did have to cut and shove several things in the later issues, and it shows. That franctiness of trying to make everything fit. He seems to make things on the go and I'm often left with more questions than answers, which I don't particularly like in stories that, even though serialised, are mostly self-contained in each issue.
What I really enjoyed was the characters we were introduced to, and even some developments in Morpheus. Also, the art made everything extraordinarily better. It was some of the best I've seen, not just in Sandman, and I would recommend everyone to just grab and flip through this volume, even if you're not interested in reading it.
Was this a good farewell to The Sandman for me? I don't think I really needed this story, though I appreciate some of the world-building
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