From the front flap: The year is 1602, and strange things are stirring in England. In the service of Queen Elizabeth, court magician Dr. Stephen Strange senses that the bizarre weather plaguing the skies above is not of natural origin. Her majesty's premier spy, Sir Nicholas Fury, fends off an assassination attempt on the Queen by winged warriors rumored to be in service to a … [Read more...] about Marvel 1602 by Neil Gaiman, Andy Kubert, and Richard Isanove: B
Neil Gaiman
M Is for Magic by Neil Gaiman: A-
From the back cover: Master storyteller Neil Gaiman presents a breathtaking collection of tales for younger readers that may chill or amuse, but that always embrace the unexpected: * Humpty Dumpty's sister hires a private detective to investigate her brother's death. * A teenage boy who has trouble talking to girls finds himself at a rather unusual party. * A boy … [Read more...] about M Is for Magic by Neil Gaiman: A-
The Sandman 2: The Doll’s House by Neil Gaiman: B
From the back cover: Rose Walker finds more than she bargained for in the doll's house—long lost relatives, a serial killers convention, and, ultimately, her true identity. The master of dreams attempts to unravel the mystery, unaware that the hand of another, far closer to home, is pulling the strings. Review: There were several things I quite liked in this volume. Two more … [Read more...] about The Sandman 2: The Doll’s House by Neil Gaiman: B
Stardust by Neil Gaiman: A
From the back cover: In the tranquil fields and meadows of long-ago England, there is a small hamlet that has stood on a jut of granite for 600 years. Just to the east stands a high stone wall, for which the village is named. Here, in the hamlet of Wall, young Tristran Thorn has lost his heart to the hauntingly beautiful Victoria Forester. And here, one crisp October eve, … [Read more...] about Stardust by Neil Gaiman: A
The Sandman 1: Preludes & Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman: B+
From the inside flap: Enter a dark and enchanting world of dreams and nightmares and meet the Sandman, master of dreams, and his kin—the Endless. This first collection of Neil Gaiman's unique and multi-award-winning Sandman saga introduces key themes and characters, combining myth, magic, and black humor. Review: This volume collects issues #1-8 of the Sandman comics. … [Read more...] about The Sandman 1: Preludes & Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman: B+