Sandman Trailer (and Neil Gaiman commentary)
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Looks decent, and I like that they’re using The Corinthian. I always ought he was one of the better visually conceived villi in horror comics.
The trailer definitely has scenes that makes it look like they're adapting Preludes and Nocturnes and the Doll's House, and the Corinthian arc in the Doll's House is excellent.
carborundum
Explorer
Just watched this and squealed like I was 40 years younger when I saw Martin Tenbones!
Mustrum_Ridcully
Hero
I guess I see why Gaiman and Prattchet collaborated a few times... They both seem to prefer describing death as a kind figure that cares for humans. They probably shared more things in common... Maybe I should read more of Gaiman's stuff? (But that would first require to start reading again...)
Tonguez
A suffusion of yellow
Yeah, he’s a great writer, more serious in tone than Pratchett but similar philosophies
Mannahnin
Scion of Murgen (He/Him)
Well, the Sandman comics are comics, so generally quicker and less commitment/effort to read than novels.
His novels are pretty darn good too. Neverwhere might make a good entry point, for those.
Edit: Crossing the boundary, Stardust was released in graphic novel, text novel, and movie form. The movie is pretty good, but I think the text novel is a horrible idea. Charles Vess' incredible, lush illustrations are wonders, and for me half the joy. Stardust was originally released in four perfect bound issues; I think the version currently in print is in two halves. Totally worth it if you like fairy tales for grown ups.
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Damn. The Death clip with the violinist — taken directly from “The Sound of Her Wings”, right? — put tears in my eyes this morning. Quite a few really.
Strange world we live in. Many things are bad, but I can turn on the TV (it’s a large immobile phone for the kids in the audience) and see Danny the Street, and now Dream of the Endless addressing the Devil as ’Lucifer Morningstar’ (I’ve always loved that).
Strange world we live in. Many things are bad, but I can turn on the TV (it’s a large immobile phone for the kids in the audience) and see Danny the Street, and now Dream of the Endless addressing the Devil as ’Lucifer Morningstar’ (I’ve always loved that).
wicked cool
Adventurer
great atmosphere so far. sucking me in
Maxperson
Morkus from Orkus
I've never read the book, but I really enjoyed episode 1.
With this, and with Paper Girls (on Amazon Prime) I am thinking I'll watch the show, and then read the material.
Maxperson
Morkus from Orkus
I'm definitely planning on buying the book after this. I love Gaiman and if the first episode is any indication, this is right up my alley.
hawkeyefan
Legend
The first episode was a solid start. Very faithful. I liked it a lot.
@Maxperson You should definitely check out the comics at some point. Even just to see the original imagery for comparison.
@Maxperson You should definitely check out the comics at some point. Even just to see the original imagery for comparison.
Maxperson
Morkus from Orkus
That's a great idea. Do you happen to know if there are any compilation books made?
hawkeyefan
Legend
Oh yeah, a few formats. There are the standard trade paperbacks which you can get at any comic store and most book stores. Barnes and Noble should have them. Volume 1 is “Preludes and Nocturnes”. Volume 2, which I believe will also be adapted in season 1 is “The Doll’s House”. There are ten volumes of the main series.
They’ve also done a set of three Omnibus editions, which collects all ten volumes in three oversized books. They’s fancy and pricey, though.
There are also a couple of spinoffs and ancillary tales, which I’d recommend but only after the main volumes.
Eyes of Nine
Everything's Fine
This may be the most reprinted graphic novel of all time, no joke. Maybe Watchmen or Dark Knight Returns beats them on a one to one basis, but this is 10 (11 by some counts) volumes plus the Omnibuses. [edited to add that I've been reading them from the library, and they have many copies]
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