A review by onionknight
The Absolute Sandman, Volume One by Neil Gaiman, Michael Zulli, Chris Bachalo, Kelley Jones, Mike Dringenberg, Charles Vess, Malcolm Jones III, Steve Parkhouse, Sam Kieth, Colleen Doran

dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

I had no idea how edgy this series was. There are some gems in there, but the scripts, at least in this first collection, just did not compel me. Also genuinely shocking how frequently sexual violence shows up here. I don’t think it’s as as bad as some other comics to come from the ‘90s, but my biggest impression is that I don’t get the hype. Maybe it’s just not for me. I am the least excited about it in my reading group, but none of us are singing its praises. Maybe it gets better! I will probably not find out. 
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