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Sam Kieth

From The Beginning: Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman (1989), Issues #5-8

January 30, 2018 by krisis

Tonight’s discussion wraps up the first arc of The Sandman (1989) with issues #5-8, which include three issues of Dream trying to out-maneuver the psychopathic Dr. Destiny to regain control of the Ruby, and the all-time classic introduction of Death.

In this run, Sandman quick delves from suspense in issue #5 down to the depths of horror in issue #6 before widening its scope in issues #7 and 8 – first to the expanse of Dream’s kingdom, and then to the very concept of death and existence.

Read on for my thoughts on each of these issues, or listen to our full discussion above. FanGirl and I have had an amazing time discussing Sandman’s first arc these past few weeks. We’re going to break from Sandman to refocus on Black Panther for the month of February, but we’ll happily return to Sandman if you demand it! [Read more…] about From The Beginning: Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman (1989), Issues #5-8

Filed Under: comic books, reviews Tagged With: DC Comics, Dr. Destiny, From The Beginning, From The Beginning: The Sandman, Mike Dringenberg, Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth, Sandman, Vertigo

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