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THE SANDMAN, written by New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman, was the most acclaimed comic book title of the 1990s. A rich blend of modern myth and dark fantasy in which contemporary fiction, historical drama and legend are seamlessly interwoven, THE SANDMAN is also

widely considered one of the most original and artistically ambitious series of the modern age. By the time it concluded in 1996, it had made significant contributions to the artistic maturity of comic books and had become a pop culture phenomenon in its own right.

Now, DC Comics is proud to present this comics classic in an all-new Absolute Edition format. The second of four beautifully designed slipcased volumes, THE ABSOLUTE SANDMAN VOL. 2 collects twenty tales of THE SANDMAN and features completely new coloring, approved by the author, as well as never-before-seen extra material.

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4 out of 5 stars

Oversized, Recoloured and with extras? Who could resist! November 15, 2007
17 out of 17 found this review helpful

The second in a series of 4 hardcovers recollecting the stories of Sandman this faux-leather bound book comes beautifully packaged with gorgeous cover art by Dave Mckean and a sturdy slipcase.

The art is significantly larger, printed closer to the size it was originally drawn, and is recoloured to Gaiman's specifications. The new colouring makes a huge difference, the art, which appeared scrappy, muddy and unclear in some of the earlier printings, is much clearer and the colours positively glow.

There are numerous extras, a never-before-reprinted illustrated story, a collection of Sandman art (published as the Gallery of Dreams comic I think) and copies of the original script and pencils for an issue... plus a few other bits.

I would recommend this as a gift or for a collector, but really the first volume would be better. The Sandman stories do stand alone and don't necessitate a specific order of reading but its nice to have the first in a set first, you know.

The one problem I've found is apparently common with Absolute books... the glue from the slipcase covered one of the corners of the books sticking the pages together. I unstuck them but couldn't avoid tearing a few; the black top coating of the page peeling away. As they are heavy they also often get the corners of the slipcase slightly bashed.

Despite this I would recommend these over the trade paperback collections. While they are overall more expensive the Absolute books are far more enjoyable and much more beautiful... and the price on Amazon.com is half what you'd pay in a shop, even with shipping to the UK!

5 out of 5 stars

Irresistibly beautiful -- I wish I could give it more than 5 stars! December 4, 2007
8 out of 9 found this review helpful

Few comics deserve such an extraordinary loving treatment as Gaiman's Sandman is receiving in these irresistible Absolute editions (this being volume 2 of what I believe is projected to be 4). Not only does it include wonderful extras ( a bonus story, bonus art, original scripts and pencils) but the volume itself is lovely. The faux leather case with its Mickean cover lends it a wonderful air, as a volume in Lucien's Library. The art, with its recoloration under Gaman's direction and oversized, likewise gives the reader a level of clarity never before enjoyed in the original.

One can go on and on about this volume, but I found it, in a word, irresistible. If you or someone you love is a fan of Sandman, this volume and/or the first in the Absolute Sandman series is a gift that will surely not disappoint, indeed it will surely be treasured for years to come.

5 out of 5 stars

More sandman! November 2, 2007
5 out of 7 found this review helpful

First, let me say, Neil Gaiman is one of the most thoughtful, reflective writers there is. In this book, he's teemed with some very moody artists as well, for some great stories.

I assume if your looking at this, you don't need to be sold on the story. While buying the Absolute volumes (there should eventually be four, in order to collect the entire series) is roughly twice the price of the paperbacks, the quality cannot be beat. Each page is blown up larger than any other oversized hardcover, and the binding is sewn tight, so no worries there.

The book can be a little heavy to read, but the hardcover looks amazing, and there's about fifty pages of extra scripts, proposals, and sketches.

This volume collects Season of Mists, where Dream inherits Hell, and saves Nada, A Game of You, with Barbie and the Porpentine, and Fables and Reflections, single issue tales from Dream's past.

While some of the best sandman stories (Brief Lives, The Kindly Ones) are yet to come, these stories shouldn't be missed.

5 out of 5 stars

awesome October 19, 2007
3 out of 27 found this review helpful

This book Im sure is great....the first book is incredible, great quality... the story PERFECT... I really love this book.

5 out of 5 stars

More Amazing Sandman!! November 14, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

After reading the first Absolute Sandmane volume, I wasn't sure the story could stay so interesting, but I was wrong. The plots of the series' Season of Mists and A Game Of You really drew me in, and the smaller stories in between each of them were also very interesting and entertaining. Gaiman truly has an amazing imagination, and the various artists really bring his creativity to life in this incredible book.

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