The Absolute Sandman, Vol. 1 by Neil Gaiman

The Absolute Sandman, Vol. 1

The Absolute Sandman #1

Neil Gaiman with Charles Vess (Illustrator), Sam Kieth (Illustrator), Mike Dringenberg (Illustrator), Malcolm Jones III (Illustrator), Chris Bachalo (Illustrator), Michael Zulli (Illustrator), Steve Parkhouse (Illustrator), Kelley Jones (Illustrator), Colleen Doran (Illustrator)

612 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction comics fantasy adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

Now, Vertigo and DC Comics are proud to present the first of four definitive Absolute Editions collecting this groundbreaking series in its entirety. Finally, a gallery of character design sketches show the evolution of Dream of the Endless.

Community Reviews Summary of 1,756 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
mysterious 73%
adventurous 53%
emotional 45%
reflective 38%
tense 36%
sad 26%
challenging 21%
hopeful 10%
funny 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 24%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 24% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%

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