The tales of Morpheus' big sister, Death, are collected in this Absolute edition! In these stories, Death befriends a teenager and helps a 250-year-old homeless woman find her missing heart. Then, a rising star of the music world wrestles with revealing her true sexual orientation just as her lover is lured into the realm of Death. Collects The Sandman #8 and #20, Death: The High Cost of Living #1-3 and Death: The Time of Your Life #1-3, plus the Death Talks About Life AIDS pamphlet, stories from Vertigo: Winter's Edge #2 and The Sandman: Endless Nights, the story The Wheel from the 9/11 tribute book and art from the Death Gallery!
In 2013, New York Times bestselling author and master of modern fantasy Neil Gaiman returned to the world of the Dreaming for his first full-length tale of the Sandman in nearly 20 years. Ranging across the universe and through realms unbound by time and space, the stunning prequel to the original Sandman saga was sumptuously illustrated by critically acclaimed artist J.H. Williams III and colorist Dave Stewart over six enthralling issues. This definitive collector's edition of the landmark series features a foreword by Gaiman, behind-the-scenes retrospectives and a special sketchbook section from Williams, a never-before-seen artist's edition of the story showcasing Williams's original artwork for each page, and Gaiman's complete script for issue #1.
Written by Neil Gaiman Art by Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, Malcolm Jones III, Chris Bachalo, Michael Zulli, Steve Parkhouse, Kelley Jones, Charles Vess and Colleen Doran Cover by Dave McKean 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 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 first of four beautifully designed slipcased volumes, THE ABSOLUTE SANDMAN VOL. 1 collects issues #1-20 of THE SANDMAN and features completely new coloring, approved by the author on the first 18 issues, as well as a host of never-before-seen extra material including the complete original Sandman proposal, a gallery of character designs from Gaiman and the artists who originated the look of the Sandman, and the original script for the World Fantasy Award-winning THE SANDMAN #19, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," together with reproductions of the issue's original pencils by Charles Vess. Also included are a new introduction by DC President & Publisher Paul Levitz and an afterword by Gaiman. Scheduled to arrive on November 1 612 pages. Full Color. MATURE READERS.
The latest oversized deluxe slipcased SANDMAN hardcover collects the Eisner Award-winning THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS plus DREAM HUNTERS (both the prose novella and the comics adaptation) and the hard-to-find SANDMAN MIDNIGHT THEATRE, featuring Wesley Dodds!
Neil Gaiman's legendary series is back in DC's Absolute Edition format! From the birth of a galaxy to the moment that Morpheus is captured, The Sandman: Overture features cameo appearances by fan-favorite characters such as the Corinthian, Merv Pumpkinhead and, of course, the Dream King's siblings: Death, Desire, Despair, Delirium, Destruction and Destiny. This volume collects The Sandman: Overture #1-6 in its entirety together with a special presentation of the whole story's original, uncolored art by J.H. Williams III, plus bonus material and a new cover by Williams!
This supernatural American road trip fantasy tells the story of a war between the ancient and modern gods. Shadow Moon gets out of jail only to discover his wife is dead. Defeated, broke, and uncertain where to go from here, he meets the mysterious Mr. Wednesday, who employs him to serve as his bodyguard-thrusting Shadow into a deadly world where ghosts of the past come back from the dead, and a god war is imminent. Collecting the first nine issues of the American Gods comic book series, along with art process features, high res scans of original art, layouts, character designs, and variant covers by Becky Cloonan, Skottie Young, Fábio Moon, Dave MCKean, and more!
Back in print! Annotations written by Leslie S. Klinger. This oversize hardcover reprints The Sandman #1-20 annotated with page-by-page, panel-by-panel commentary explaining the history, references, hidden meanings, and other behind-the-scenes details from the making of this unforgettable series.
A stunning and timely creative call-to-arms combining four extraordinary written pieces by Neil Gaiman illustrated with the striking four-color artwork of Chris Riddell. Drawn from Gaiman's trove of published speeches, poems, and creative manifestos, Art Matters is an embodiment of this remarkable multi-media artist's vision-an exploration of how reading, imagining, and creating can transform the world and our lives. Art Matters bring together four of Gaiman's most beloved writings on creativity and artistry: Credo, his remarkably concise and relevant manifesto on free expression; Make Good Art, his famous 2012 commencement address; Making a Chair, a poem about the joys of creating something, even when words won't come; and On Libraries, an impassioned argument for libraries. Featuring original illustrations by Gaiman's longtime illustrator, Chris Riddell, Art Matters is a stirring testament to the freedom of ideas that inspires us to make art in the face of adversity, and dares us to choose to be bold.
New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman joins a murderer's row of superstar artists to lend his unique touch to the Batman mythos! Spotlighting the story "Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?" from Batman #686 and Detective Comics #853, in which Gaiman joins artist Andy Kubert and inker Scott Williams for a story that shines a new light on the Dark Knight, this title also collects stories from Secret Origins #36, Secret Origins Special #1 and Batman Black and White #2. [(w) Neil Gaiman /(a) Andy Kubert, Scott Williams, Mark Buckingham, Bernie Mireault, Matt Wagner, Simon Bisley /(ca) Andy Kubert)]
After being viciously murdered, Susan Linden is reborn fully grown as the Black Orchid, a hybrid of plant and human, destined to avenge her own death. Now, as this demigoddess attempts to reconcile human memory and botanical origins, she must untangle the webs of deception and secrets that led to her death. Beginning in the cold streets of a heartless metropolis and ending in the Amazon rainforest, this book takes the reader on a journey through secrets, suffering, and self-rediscovery. Collects the original four-issue miniseries.
The classic tale by Neil Gaiman that introduced Tim Hunter to the world is back in a new edition collecting the original four-issue miniseries. Timothy Hunter could be the most powerful magician in the world, but does he really want to be? John Constantine, Phantom Stranger, Mister E, and Doctor Occult attempt to aid Timothy in choosing his path, but by the time Timothy makes a choice, it may already have been made for him.
The classic tale by Neil Gaiman that introduced Tim Hunter to the world is back in a new edition collecting the original four-issue miniseries plus special bonus material. Timothy Hunter could be the most powerful magician in the world, but does he really want to be? John Constantine, Phantom Stranger, Mister E, and Doctor Occult attempt to aid Timothy in choosing his path, but by the time Timothy makes a choice, it may already have been made for him.
A delightfully humorous and sweet fantasy story brought to you by from the Eisner-award winning team of Snow, Glass, Apples: Neil Gaiman and Colleen Doran! An elderly British widow buys what turns out to be the Holy Grail from a second-hand shop setting her off on an epic visit from an ancient knight who lures her with ancient relics in hope for winning the cup. From the Hugo, Bram Stoker, Locus, World Fantasy, Nebula award-winning, and New York Times bestselling writer Neil Gaiman (American Gods) comes this graphic novel adaptation by Colleen Doran (Troll Bridge, Snow, Glass, Apples)!
A brand-new adventure for everyone's favorite sneezing panda, from the New York Times- bestselling team of Neil Gaiman and Adam Rex. Chu and his family are going to the beach! Chu is excited. He will get to play in the sand and wade in the water. But what will happen if Chu sneezes at the beach? And what will happen if he doesn't?
A winning new picture book about an unforgettable panda, and the first collaboration between New York Times-bestselling author Neil Gaiman and Adam Rex. Chu is a little panda with a big sneeze. His mother takes him to the library, where it's awfully dusty. His father takes him to lunch at the diner, where there's pepper in the air. Will Chu sneeze today? And what will happen if he does? Beloved storyteller Neil Gaiman has written his youngest picture book yet with this delightful, humorous story of how the smallest child's actions can be very powerful. Engagingly and vibrantly illustrated by acclaimed artist Adam Rex, this is the perfect book to read aloud and share. [(W) Neil Gaiman (A/CA) Adam Rex]
It is the first day of school for Chu, a little panda with a big sneeze. He is nervous. He hopes the other boys and girls will be nice. On the blackboard, Chu's teacher writes down everything her students say, and there is a lot of chalk dust in the air. Will Chu's classmates like what he has to share? Master storyteller Neil Gaiman and acclaimed artist Adam Rex reunite in this sequel to the New York Times bestselling Chu's Day. [(W) Neil Gaiman (A/CA) Adam Rex]
A talking tiger is the only one who may be able to get a princess to speak in this stunning picture book set in a mythic India by Neil Gaiman, illustrated in bold colors by Divya Srinivasan. A long time ago, there lived a princess named Cinnamon. Cinnamon had pearls for eyes. Cinnamon did not talk. Her father and mother offered many riches to anyone who could get Cinnamon to speak. One day, a tiger came to the palace, armed with knowledge of the world, and everything changed. This stunning picture book will transport readers to another time and place, and will delight parents and children alike.
This Dr. Seuss-esque rhymed adventure takes a hilarious romp through an eleven-year-old's mop of colorful character-filled, crazy, wavy hair. In Crazy Hair, Bonnie makes a friend who has hair so wild there's even a jungle inside of it! Bonnie ventures through the crazy hair, but she may need more than a comb to tame her friend's insane mane. Crazy Hair is a fantastically fun tale, illustrated by the astoundingly talented Dave McKean. It will surely delight and captivate audiences of every age.
Two magical stories featuring strange creatures that are not quite what they seem! In The Price, a mysterious feline engages in a nightly conflict with an unseen, vicious foe. The Daughter of Owls recounts a tale of an orphan girl-and how those who wronged her faced bizarre consequences! • From New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman (The Sandman)! • Gorgeously redesigned new edition!
New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman's tales of DC's greatest superheroes are collected in a new trade paperback. Gaiman, co-creator of The Sandman and author of American Gods, teams with superstar artist Andy Kubert to tell the story that truly defines the years of Batman's life in the epic Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? Also included are stories starring Batman, Poison Ivy, The Riddler, Metamorpho and others from the pages of Secret Origins #36, Secret Origins Special #1, Wednesday Comics #1-12, Batman #686, Detective Comics #853 and Green Lantern/Superman: Legend Of The Green Flame #1.
This new trade paperback collects Neil Gaiman's Death: The High Cost of Living #1-3, Death: The Time of Your Life #1-3! Also included are extras like Death Talks about Life AIDS pamphlet, stories from Vertigo: Winter's Edge #2 and The Sandman: Endless Nights, the short story The Wheel from the 9-11 tribute book, Sandman #8 and #20, and art from the Death Gallery! [(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Chris Bachalo & Various (CA) Dave McKean]
Offered again! From the pages of Newbery Medal-winner Neil Gaiman's The Sandman comes fan-favorite character Death in a deluxe hardcover edition collecting her solo adventures! This volume features Death: The High Cost of Living and Death: The Time of Your Life, plus all of her other key appearances throughout the Sandman Universe.
In 1976, Jack Kirby created the immortal race called the Eternals - an ahead-of-its-time exploration of Kirby's ceaseless curiosity about man's origins and mythology. Decades later, superstar creators Neil Gaiman and John Romita Jr. have boldly and lovingly reinvigorated the Eternals, crafting a fresh and crackling yarn full of mystery, suspense and majestic power! Against the backdrop of a superhuman Civil War, the Eternals are awakening one by one from a strange, waking dream - suddenly coming to terms with the fact that they are far more than the normal people they have thought themselves to be. But there is little time to commiserate about such things, because a life-and-death struggle looms - one that will span both time and space! Experience the wonder as the Eternals are re-established as a vital part of the Marvel Universe! Collecting ETERNALS (2006) #1-7.
Come and hear of the terrible tale of Miss Finch, befallen by mystery and abduction deep under the streets of London! Join a group of friends, with the stern Miss Finch in tow, as they enter this strange world of vampires, ringmasters, illusions, and the Cabinet of Wishes Fulfill'd!
A hilarious story of time travel and breakfast cereal, expertly told by Newbery medalist and bestselling author Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Skottie Young. When a father runs out to buy milk for his children's breakfast cereal, the last thing he expects is to be abducted by aliens. He soon finds himself transported through time and space on an extraordinary adventure, where the fate of the universe depends on him and the milk. But will his children believe his wild story? [(W) Neil Gaiman (A/CA) Skottie Young]
There was a hand in the darkness, and it held a knife. Nobody Owens, known as Bod, is a normal boy. He would be completely normal if he didn't live in a graveyard, being raised by ghosts, with a guardian who belongs to neither the world of the living nor the dead. There are adventures in the graveyard for a boy - an ancient Indigo Man, a gateway to the abandoned city of ghouls, the strange and terrible Sleer. But if Bod leaves the graveyard, he will be in danger from the man Jack - who has already killed Bod's family. Neil Gaiman's Newbery Medal-winning The Graveyard Book reaches new heights in this glorious adaptation by P. Craig Russell. Each chapter is illustrated by a different luminary from the comic book world, including Kevin Nowlan, P. Craig Russell, Tony Harris, Scott Hampton, Galen Showman, Jill Thompson, and Stephen B. Scott, to create an imaginatively diverse and yet cohesive interpretation of Neil Gaiman's luminous novel. [(W) Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell (A) P. Craig Russell & Various (CA) P. Craig Russell]
Writers' Names: __ Neil Gaiman _____ Artists' Names: Lorenzo Mattotti Synopsis: This all happened a long time ago, in your grandmother's time, or in her grandfather's. A long time ago. Back then, we all lived on the edge of the great forest. Neil Gaiman and Lorenzo Mattotti both remember the horror and fascination with which they read the Grimm Brothers' 'Hansel and Gretel.' The writer and the artist now join forces for a brilliant reimagining of one of humanity's most enduring tales. Be brave, be bold, and keep your wits about you--Gaiman and Mattotti are welcoming you into the woods. This deluxe edition comes in a larger print size (the better to appreciate Mattotti's stunning art), with an exclusive die-cut cover and extra pages of content inside. It's a must-have for fans of Neil Gaiman and for lovers of beautiful books. [(W) Neil Gaiman (A/CA) Lorenzo Mattotti]
The story of the legendary commedia dell'arte has been beautifully redesigned in a new hardbound edition. When a buffoonish Harlequin offers his heart to the beautiful, oblivious Columbine, neither of them is prepared for the charming surprise that awaits them both! • Gorgeously redesigned new edition!
Neil Gaiman! Fábio Moon! Gabriel Bá! Two teenage boys are in for a tremendous shock when they crash a party where the girls are far more than they appear! • From Neil Gaiman-one of the most celebrated authors of our time-and award-winning artists Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá, this sumptuous graphic novel is not to be missed! • Moon and Bá adapt the Gaiman story they were born to draw! • Gaiman, Moon, and Bá have created a triolet of a book, lyrically powerful and utterly unforgettable.-Junot Díaz • How can something so strange and so beautiful also be so sad? Like a poem, a pattern, and a people whose world was swallowed by the sea, How To Talk To Girls at Parties is three things at once. - Kelly Sue DeConnick • Had sneak peek at How to Talk to Girls at Parties. What boys fear! That girls are very smart aliens who will do frightful things to you in The Upper Room! Teenage angst. Lovely drawing/painting. -From a Tweet by Margaret Atwood • A haunting ode to the lyric of girls, who for our protagonists represent a vast, uncharted universe. An extraordinary comic from three extraordinary creators.-Marjorie Liu • Gentle, strange, and full of perfectly good advice (You just have to talk to them!'), How to Talk to Girls at Parties is wise and odd. Neil Gaiman's writing is sweetly complemented by Fábio Moon & Gabriel Bá's art. It's a quirky delight.-Audrey Niffenegger
Written by NEIL GAIMAN Penciled by ANDY KUBERT Cover by SCOTT MCKOWEN 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 mad despot named Doom. News is spreading of "witchbreed" sightings - young men bearing fantastic superhuman powers and abilities. And in the center of the rising chaos is Virginia Dare, a young girl newly arrived from the New World, guarded by a towering Indian warrior. Can Fury and his allies find a connection to these unusual happenings before the whole world ends? In MARVEL 1602, award-winning writer Neil Gaiman presents a unique vision of the Marvel Universe set four hundred years in the past. Classic Marvel icons such as the X-Men, Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and Daredevil appear in this intriguing world of 17th- century science and sorcery, instantly familiar to readers, yet subtly different in this new time. MARVEL 1602 combines classic Marvel action and adventure with the historically accurate setting of Queen Elizabeth's reign to create a unique series unlike any other published by Marvel Comics. Collecting MARVEL 1602 #1-8. 248 pages. /Rated T+
Award-winning writer NEIL GAIMAN (Sandman) and artist MARK BUCKINGHAM (Fables) unveil Miracleman's Golden Age! Atop Olympus, Miracleman presides over a brave new world forged from London's destruction. It is a world free of war, of famine, of poverty. A world of countless wonders. A world where pilgrims scale Olympus' peak to petition their living god while, miles below, the dead return in fantastic android bodies. It is an Age of Miracles - but is humankind ready for it? Do we even want it? Is there a place for humanity in a world of gods? Gaiman and Buckingham delve into the lives of lonely idealists, rebellious schoolchildren and fracturing families - exploring the human constant in a changing world of gods and miracles. Collecting Miracleman (1985) #17-22 and material from Total Eclipse #4 [as presented in Miracleman By Gaiman & Buckingham #1-6].
Neil Gaiman and Mark Buckingham's unfinished storyline The Silver Age begins! Young Miracleman - the lost member of the Miracleman Family - is back! His last memories were of a 1963 world of joy and innocence. Now, he's been thrust into the 21st century, where his best friends have become gods and monsters. Remastered with stunning new artwork by Mark Buckingham! Including material originally presented in Miracleman (1985) #23, plus bonus content.
What are the Black Warpsmiths? Young Miracleman's journey continues, and he finds companions on his quest to learn more about the world and about himself. They may not be the companions that Miracleman would have chosen, but will they be who Young Miracleman needs? Gaiman and Buckingham continue to reinvent not only this world, but all of comics while they're at it.
Young Miracleman has been found. Now what? One Miracleman decided to destroy the world and almost did. Another Miracleman decided to rebuild the world in his own image and DID IT. What will this Miracleman do?
MIRACLEMAN VS. YOUNG MIRACLEMAN! The cataclysmic showdown is finally here! ATTENTION: MIRACLEMAN BY GAIMAN AND BUCKINGHAM: THE SILVER AGE #7 cover was originally solicited for issue #6. The new cover for issue #6 will be revealed at a later date.
Gaiman and Buckingham's epic has returned and you won't believe where the story goes. Miracleman has his old friend back, but Young Miracleman has never felt more alone. Where can a hero from a simpler time call home in this brave new world? Remastered from Miracleman (1985) #24 with stunning new artwork by Mark Buckingham!
Neil Gaiman and Mark Buckingham present the first ALL-NEW chapter in The Silver Age! High atop the Himalayas, Dicky Dauntless searches to find his place in the Age of Miracles. He'll make new friends and encounter a frightening, familiar face - Johnny Bates! It's Young Miracleman and Kid Miracleman - face-to-face!
MIRACLEMAN VS. YOUNG MIRACLEMAN! The cataclysmic showdown is finally here! ATTENTION: MIRACLEMAN BY GAIMAN AND BUCKINGHAM: THE SILVER AGE #7 cover was originally solicited for issue #6. The new cover for issue #6 will be revealed at a later date..
Now in paperback, this classic graphic novel tells the tale of a young boy's loss of innocence due to a horrific confrontation with his past. At his grandfather's seaside arcade, a troubled adolescent becomes involved with a mysterious Punch and Judy man and a mermaid-portraying woman. But when the puppet show triggers memories from the boy's past, the lives of all become feverishly intertwined. With disturbing mysteries and half-truths uncontrollably unraveling, the young boy is forced to deal with his family's dark secrets of violence, betrayal and guilt.
Written by Neil Gaiman Art and cover by Charles Vess Don't miss this new softcover edition of the classic tale written by New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN) and illustrated by Charles Vess, released to coincide with the major motion picture starring Robert DeNiro and Michelle Pfeifer! In a Victorian-era tale of magic and romance, young Tristran Thorn falls in love with the town beauty and must go on an incredible coming-of-age journey in order to capture her heart. Living in the small countryside town of Wall, one night Tristran vows to his beloved to retrieve a fallen star that they witnessed crashing down from the heavens. Now to gain his love's hand, he must leave behind his home and embark on a journey that will define the meaning of true love. Told through breathtaking painted illustrations, this fairytale for adults is a true masterpiece in storytelling. [(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Charles Vess]
In a Victorian-era tale of magic and romance, young Tristran Thorn falls in love with the town beauty and must go on an incredible coming-of-age journey in order to capture her heart. Living in the small countryside town of Wall, one night Tristran vows to his beloved to retrieve a fallen star that they witnessed crashing down from the heavens. Now, to gain his love's hand, he must leave behind his home and embark on a journey that will define the meaning of true love. Told through breathtaking painted illustrations, this fairy tale for adults is a true masterpiece in storytelling.
In the third book about everyone's favorite sneezing panda, the adorable little panda with the great big sneeze spends the day at the beach with his family. From New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman and acclaimed illustrator Adam Rex. Vibrant illustrations from acclaimed artist Adam Rex give young readers plenty to look at, while Neil Gaiman's gentle, humorous text makes this a perfect read-aloud.
Add your own personal touch to the original art inspired by Neil Gaiman's stories for children, including: The Graveyard Book; Coraline; Fortunately, the Milk; Instructions; and Crazy Hair. Each page depicts stunning scenes, illustrated quotes, and beloved characters just waiting for you to bring them to life. All art done by acclaimed comic books artist Jill Thompson, who also illustrated one of the chapters in the bestselling The Graveyard Book graphic novel.
A not-so-evil queen is terrified of her monstrous stepdaughter and determined to repel this creature and save her kingdom. Incarnations of the months of the year sit around a campfire sharing stories as a professor recounts a Narnian childhood and the apocalypse unfolds in two stories and two poems. An adjustor who sets up shop in Innsmouth only to discover that the world may be ending and that the instrument of destruction is a werewolf. And creatures of the night are not as they seem as they elude mysterious dangers. Collects the full graphic novels Snow Glass Apples, The Problem of Susan, Only the End of the World Again, and Creatures of the Night.
In these four essential Gaiman tales, a group of friends search for a mysterious circus that is either a dream or nightmare, a string of bizarre occult events befall strangers from all walks of life, a woman is given the gift of a Harlequin's heart, and a young boy is followed by monsters and regrets that last a lifetime. ? Collects the full graphic novels The Facts in the Case of the Departure of Miss Finch, Likely Stories, Harlequin Valentine, and Troll Bridge in a single deluxe hardcover volume.
From award-winning and New York Times-bestselling author Neil Gaiman comes a beautifully designed book containing the text of the graduation speech Gaiman delivered to The University of the Arts in May 2012. In a little more than 3,000 words, Gaiman discusses his career and the frustrating, inspiring, motivating, and joyful lessons he has learned, all the while encouraging the students to go forth, be creative, and Make Good Art. Elegantly designed by award-winning artist-designer Chip Kidd inside and out, Make Good Art is the perfect gift for anyone who is graduating, embarking on a new adventure, or simply looking for a little inspiration. [(W) Neil Gaiman (A/CA) Chip Kidd]
A celebrated send-up of gothic literature, beautifully adapted into a dark, brooding, and oddly comical graphic novel. Somewhere in the night, a raven caws, an author's pen scratches, and thunder claps. The author wants to write nonfiction: stories about frail women in white nightgowns, mysterious bumps in the night, and the undead rising to collect old debts. But he keeps getting interrupted by the everyday annoyances of talking ravens, duels to the death, and his sinister butler. • Shane Oakley beautifully illustrates New York Timesbest-selling author Neil Gaiman's satirical tale.
From the mind of New York Times-bestselling author Neil Gaiman comes Mr. Hero! Created by the villainous Henry Phage (aka Teknophage) as a sleeper agent, steampunk robot Mr. Hero is the toast of the late 19th century carnival scene. But when an accident during a boxing match causes him to seriously harm a patron, he's boxed up and forgotten. Rediscovered 100 years later by a young street magician, Mr. Hero struggles to overcome his original programming and become the hero his new friend (and the world) needs. This new volume (the first of a two-volume set) will collect all of the classic Mr. Hero comics for the first time anywhere. Available in softcover and hardcover editions.
With characters like Coraline and the Sandman to his name, Neil Gaiman is one of the best-loved authors in the world today, a creative force in comics, fiction, and the movies and TV, a serial award-winner, and a social media phenomenon whose every work is a guaranteed number-one bestseller. Told in Neil's own words and enriched with visuals from his own archive, Hayley Campbell brilliantly evokes the literary and comics scene of 1980s London and places pop culture milestones in the context of a busy, multistranded creative life, making sense of Gaiman's diverse career, relating it to his storytelling gifts, his talent for being in the right place at the right time, and his passionate drive to, as he himself has put it, Make Good Art.
ah-aah-AAH...CHOO! Chu is a little panda with a big sneeze. His mother takes him to the library where it's awfully dusty. His father takes him to lunch at the diner where there's pepper in the air. Will Chu sneeze today? And what will happen if he does? Engagingly and vibrantly illustrated by acclaimed artist Adam Rex, this is the perfect book to read aloud and share. Available in Softcover and Board Book editions. [(W) Neil Gaiman (A/CA) Adam Rex]
A winning board book about an unforgettable panda and his first day of school, from New York Times-bestselling team Neil Gaiman and Adam Rex! Chu, the adorable panda with a great big sneeze, is heading off for his first day of school, and he's nervous. He hopes the other boys and girls will be nice. Will they like him? What will happen at school? And will Chu do what he does best? Chu's First Day of School is a perfect read-aloud story about the universal experience of starting school. The brand new, durable board book format makes it the ideal choice for the youngest reader.
(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Charles Vess Award-winning author Neil Gaiman and acclaimed artist Charles Vess reteam with Instructions, a fantastical new picture book about the rules to follow and how to get around if you happen to find yourself traveling in a fairytale world. Gaiman's lyrical poem guides a novice traveler through the enchanted woods of a fairytale as he travels through lush gardens, a formidable castle, and over a perilous river, to find his way home again. Illustrated in full color by Charles Vess, Instructions features lush images of mythical creatures, magical landscapes, and beautiful princesses as it spreads its message of the value of courage, wit, and wisdom.
(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Brett Helquist Odd has had some terrible luck: His father perished in a Viking expedition, a tree shattered his leg, the freezing winter might never end, and his neighbors are growing dangerously grumpy. But Odd's luck may be about to change when he rescues a bear who is more than what he seems to be. Already a UK bestseller, this brilliantly inventive short novel inspired by traditional Norse mythology takes readers on a wild and magical trip to the land of giants and gods and back. This elegant cloth-bound edition features black-and-white illustrations by acclaimed artist Brett Helquist.
Revisit this tall tale in its new stunning, hardcover format by Neil Gaiman, Alice Cooper, Michael Zulli and Dave McKean! Re-enter the world of the Grand Guignol and the Theatre of the Real as Dynamite celebrates the release of the fully colored and totally remastered version of Alice Cooper and Neil Gaiman's terrifying series, Last Temptation. Young Steven has a grave choice to make- will he join the Showman and accept the horror? Featuring remastered Michael Zulli art by David Curiel at InLight Studios! Also, the collection contains complete scripts to all three issues, Neil Gaiman's original correspondence with Alice Cooper, and Neil Gaiman's original outline.
In this second volume, Gaiman and Russell once more team with a legendary collection of artists to bring more Norse myths to life, including the origins of poetry and a mead that many will die for, Thor and Loki's eventful trip into the land of giants, the gods' woeful bargain that might lose them eternal life, and the beloved god Frey's journey to Valhalla and beyond to find a certain missing something. Collects Norse Mythology II #1-#6, featuring art by Matt Horak, Mark Buckingham, Gabriel Hernßndez Walta, and Sandy Jarrell! 'The second volume of Norse Mythology is the equal of the first. This is a finely made comic and a worthy gift to the gods of Asgard.' -Kabooooom!
A hilarious rhyming read-aloud tale of pirate babysitters and the mayhem they bring, with a deliciously rhyming text from master storyteller Neil Gaiman, and spellbinding illustrations by the supremely talented Chris Riddell. Meet Long John McRon, Ship's Cook - and the most unusual babysitter you've ever seen. Long John has a whole crew of wild pirates in tow, and - for one boy and his sister - he's about to transform a perfectly ordinary evening into a riotous adventure beneath a pirate moon. It's time to make some Pirate Stew. Marvelously silly and gloriously entertaining, this tale of pirates, flying ships, doughnut feasts and some rather magical stew is perfect for all pirates, both young and old.
A hilarious rhyming read-aloud tale of pirate babysitters and the mayhem they bring, by Newbery-winning master storyteller Neil Gaiman. Meet Long John McRon, Ship's Cook... and the most unusual babysitter you've ever seen. Long John has a whole crew of wild pirates in tow, and-for one boy and his sister-he's about to transform a perfectly ordinary evening into a riotous adventure beneath a pirate moon. It's time to make some Pirate Stew. Marvelously silly and gloriously entertaining, this tale of pirates, flying ships, doughnut feasts, and some rather magical stew is perfect for all pirates, both young and old.
From New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman and Eisner-award winning artist P. Craig Russell, Scott Hampton, and Paul Chadwick comes a fantasy graphic novel anthology of essential Gaiman stories. Two stories and two poems. All wondrous and imaginative about the tales we tell and experience. Where the incarnations of the months of the year sit around a campfire sharing stories, where an older college professor recounts a Narnian childhood, where the apocalypse unfolds, and where the importance of generational storytelling is seen through the Goldilocks fairytale. These four comic adaptations have something for everyone and are a must for Gaiman fans!
In the climactic final volume, Dream becomes the target of The Furies-unstoppable agents of vengeance. Dark forces are at work, and what they set in motion will demand a sacrifice greater than any the Dreaming has yet known. The thrilling conclusion of SRP: $34.99 Your Price: $29.74
As the story begins, an occultist attempting to capture Death to bargain for eternal life traps her younger brother Dream instead. After his 70-year imprisonment and eventual escape, Dream, also known as Morpheus, goes on a quest for his lost objects of p
Centuries ago, one of the Endless gave up his duties and left his realm, never to be seen again. Now on a mission to find their missing sibling, Delirium and Dream encounter immortal humans and various deities as they try to locate the prodigal Destructio
Ten thousand years ago, Morpheus condemned a woman who loved him to Hell. Now the other members of his immortal family, the Endless, have convinced the Dream King that this was an injustice. To make it right, Morpheus must return to Hell to rescue his ban
This massive hardcover collects The Sandman #1-37 and The Sandman Special #1-the first half of Neil Gaiman's acclaimed horror classic. Upon his escape from captivity at the hands of a mortal, Morpheus must deal with the changes within himself and his realm. His journey to find his place in the world takes him through mythical worlds to retrieve his belongings, the backroads of America for a twisted reunion, and even Hell itself. [(W) Neil Gaiman (CA) Dave McKean]
In this second SANDMAN OMNIBUS, Delirium prevails upon the Sandman to help her find their errant brother, Destruction. But their quest will lead to a painful reunion between Morpheus and his son, Orpheus. Then, the Sandman and others are trapped in a mysterious inn while a tempest rages - and all they can do to while away the time is tell the stories of their lives. And when a young woman's baby is stolen, she turns to The Kindly Ones for vengeance, only to set off a series of events that will lead the Sandman to his ultimate fate, and the baby to find a destiny no one could have foretold. This massive tome collects THE SANDMAN #38-75, plus stories from VERTIGO JAM #1 and VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE #3. [(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Jill Thompson & Various (CA) Dave McKean]
The fate of the entire universe hangs in the balance when Dream finally gets his mother's full attention. Magic, joy, war and heartbreak are brought to life on the pages with epic luminosity in the penultimate issue of The Sandman: Overture.
The armies of the night are gathering. The universe is beginning its final dance. Morpheus, far from home, walks the path of madness, accompanied only by himself. [(W) Neil Gaiman (A) J. H. Williams (CA) Dave McKean]
The Sandman celebrates its 30th anniversary with an all-new edition of the classic that started it all! This 30th anniversary edition of The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes And Nocturnes features new cover art by Dave McKean, plus new introductions by Paul Dini, Patton Oswalt, Kelly Sue DeConnick and more! As the story begins, an occultist attempting to capture Death to bargain for eternal life traps her younger brother Dream instead. After his 70-year imprisonment and eventual escape, Dream, also known as Morpheus, goes on a quest for his lost objects of power. On his arduous journey, Morpheus encounters Lucifer, John Constantine and an all-powerful madman. Collects The Sandman #1-8, with a new introduction by New York Times bestselling author Patrick Rothfuss.
During Morpheus' incarceration, three dreams escaped the Dreaming and are now loose in the waking world. At the same time, a young woman named Rose Walker is searching for her little brother. As their stories converge, a vortex is discovered that could destroy all dreamers, and the world itself. Collects THE SANDMAN #9-16. This volume features a new introduction by Kelly Sue DeConnick.
In each of these four unrelated stories, meet the mother of Morpheus' son, learn what cats dream about, and discover the true origin behind Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream in a story that won a World Fantasy Award for best short story. Collects The Sandman #17-20 with a new cover by Dave McKean and a new introduction by Paul Dini.
The 30th anniversary of Neil Gaiman's incomparable series The Sandman continues with this new edition of Season Of Mists, featuring a new cover by Dave McKean and a new introduction by comedian and actor Patton Oswalt! Ten thousand years ago Morpheus condemned a woman who loved him to Hell. Now the other members of his immortal family, the Endless, have convinced the Dream King that this was an injustice. To make it right, Morpheus must return to Hell to rescue his banished love-and Hell's ruler, the fallen angel Lucifer, has already sworn to destroy him. Collects issues #21-28.
Take an apartment house, add in a drag queen, a lesbian couple, some talking animals, a talking severed head, a confused heroine, and the deadly Cuckoo. Stir vigorously with a hurricane and Morpheus himself and you get this fifth installment of The Sandman series. This story stars Barbie, who first makes an appearance in The Doll's House and now finds herself a princess in a vivid dreamworld. Collects The Sandman #32-37, with a new cover by Dave McKean and an introduction by Paul Dini!
A new edition of this title collecting issues #29-31, 38-50, The Sandman Special #1, and a story from Vertigo Preview #1, in which Morpheus delves into the dreams of Augustus Caesar, Cain and Abel, Marco Polo, Orpheus, and more. This special 30th anniversary edition includes a new cover by Dave McKean!
Centuries ago, one of the Endless gave up his duties and left his realm, never to be seen again. Now on a mission to find their missing sibling, Delirium and Dream encounter immortal humans and various deities as they try to locate the prodigal Destruction. But as their adventure draws Dream into a final, tragic confrontation with his son Orpheus, the eternal being learns the true meaning of fate and consequences. This collection of The Sandman #41-49 features a new cover by Dave McKean.
Reminiscent of the legendary Canterbury Tales, The Sandman: Worlds' End is a wonderful potpourri of engrossing tales and masterful storytelling. Improbably caught in a June blizzard, two wayward compatriots stumble upon a mysterious inn and learn that they are in the middle of a reality storm. Now surrounded by a menagerie of people and creatures from different times and realities, the two stranded travelers are entertained by mesmerizing myths of infamous sea creatures, dreaming cities, ancient kings, astonishing funeral rituals and moralistic hangmen. Collects The Sandman #51-56.
In the longest-ever Sandman story, Morpheus becomes the prey of the Furies-avenging spirits who torment those who spill family blood. A journey both begins and ends for the Lord of Dreams as threads and pieces building since the beginning of the series finally come together in a thrilling climax that forever changes the world of The Sandman.
In the final Sandman tales from issues #70-75 of the acclaimed series, Morpheus makes the ultimate decision between change and death. As one journey for the Endless ends, another begins for the Lord of Dreams and his family. It's a wake in which friends and loved ones, relatives and rivals, fleeting lovers and immortal enemies gather to pay their respects and to mourn their loss.
The classic short story collection by Neil Gaiman and a host of renowned artists is back! Alternately haunting, bittersweet, erotic and nightmarish, the seven stories in this book-one for each of the Endless siblings, each illustrated by a different artist-reveal strange secrets and surprising truths about the Endless.
New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman's comics masterpiece, The Sandman, is regarded as one of the greatest graphic novels of all time. This highly imaginative and thought-provoking series has endeared itself to fantasy and comics fans worldwide. Now you can own a piece of the Dreaming in the waking world with this Masterpiece Edition book set, comprising six exclusive leather-bound, foil-embossed hardcovers and a custom sculpted book stand resembling Morpheus's helm. These six volumes collect stories from the entire Sandman sagaincluding The Sandman #1-75, the comics and prose editions of The Sandman: The Dream Hunters, The Sandman: Endless Nights, and The Sandman: Overture. They are designed to fit perfectly in the intricately carved book stand that features a highly detailed bone snout and riveted exterior. Also included is a set of art prints from legendary illustrator Michael Wm. Kaluta and an original piece of epistolary fiction from the world of The Sandman--written by Neil Gaiman himself, and exclusive to this set! The Masterpiece Edition book set and stand is the perfect way to display these treasured DC volumes and is the ultimate gift for fans of The Sandman.
In which Daniel enters Mad Hettie's dream and Morpheus discovers why he has been summoned and what he has been summoned to do. [(W) Neil Gaiman (A) J. H. Williams (CA) Dave McKean]
The final issue of the Eisner Award-nominated series is a sweep of science fictional beauty and madness. Featuring cameos by some of Morpheus's favorite siblings, the grand finale of OVERTURE dovetails into the start of The Sandman's first journey, providing new insight into The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes.
From the birth of a galaxy to the moment that Morpheus is captured, The Sandman: Overture features cameo appearances by fan-favorite characters such as the Corinthian, Merv Pumpkinhead and, of course, the Dream King's siblings: Death, Desire, Despair, Delirium, Destruction and Destiny. This volume collects The Sandman: Overture #1-6, plus bonus material.
Twenty-five years after The Sandman first changed the landscape of modern comics, Neil Gaiman's legendary series is back! From the birth of a galaxy to the moment that Morpheus is captured, The Sandman: Overture features cameo appearances by fan-favorite characters such as the Corinthian, Merv Pumpkinhead and, of course, the Dream King's siblings: Death, Desire, Despair, Delirium, Destruction and Destiny. This volume collects The Sandman: Overture #1-6 in its entirety, plus bonus material.
Twenty-five years after The Sandman first changed the landscape of modern comics, Neil Gaiman's legendary series is back in a deluxe hardcover edition! From the birth of a galaxy to the moment that Morpheus is captured, The Sandman: Overture features cameo appearances by fan-favorite characters such as the Corinthian, Merv Pumpkinhead and, of course, the Dream King's siblings: Death, Desire, Despair, Delirium, Destruction and Destiny. This volume collects The Sandman: Overture #1-6 in its entirety, plus bonus material.
This second book newly collecting Neil Gaiman's genre-defining series as a Deluxe Edition features bonus content and a new cover! Collects the first two paperback volumes of the acclaimed and enduring Sandman saga, "Fear of Falling" from Vertigo Preview #1, The Sandman #17-31, The Sandman Special #1, and the Vertigo: Winter's Edge stories "Flowers of Romance," "A Winter's Tale," and "How They Met Themselves."
This volume picks up where the last left off in Morpheus's ongoing saga as he travels through the Dreaming, From the "Game of You" stories where cracks are forming between the world of the waking and the Dreaming, to "Brief Lives," where we follow the youngest of the Endless -Delirium-in her quest to find their long -lost brother, Destruction. Lose yourself in Gaiman's fantastic worlds and continue the fantasy here, with The Sandman: The Deluxe Edition Book Three. ? Collects The Sandman issues #32-50, the equivalent of the paperback edition books #5-7. This hardcover edition also features a brand-new wraparound cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta.
One of the most popular and critically acclaimed graphic novels of all time, Neil Gaiman's award-winning masterpiece The Sandman set the standard for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era. This penultimate volume collects The Sandman #51-69 and a story from Vertigo Jam #1.
This final deluxe hardcover collects the concluding chapters of the beloved series from The Sandman #70-75, as well as The Sandman: Endless Nights and both the prose and graphic novel editions of The Sandman: The Dream Hunters with extras and more.
Set in ancient Japan, this lyrical tale follows the ill-fated romance between a humble young monk and a magical, shape-changing she-fox. When the fox stumbles upon a band of demons discussing a plot to steal the monk's life through a dream trap, it will take all the fox's craftiness-and the intervention of Morpheus-to save him. Combining prose with stunning full-page paintings, The Dream Hunters also showcases Amano's art with an eight-page gatefold bringing an ethereal beauty to Morpheus and other classic Sandman characters.
The four-issue comics adaptation of Neil Gaiman's original prose novella features spectacular artwork by Gaiman's frequent collaborator P. Craig Russell. A humble young monk and a magical, shape-changing fox find themselves romantically drawn together. As their love blooms, the fox learns of a devilish plot by a group of demons and a Japanese emperor to steal the monk's life. With the aid of Morpheus, the fox must use all of her cunning and creative thinking to foil this evil scheme and save the man she loves. A new cover by Dave McKean.
AfterShock Comics continues to push boundaries by presenting its very first anthology collection featuring a slew of today's top writers and artists. Presented in the European Album format (same as the recent Animosity: the Rise hardcover for LCSD), this handsome hardcover features the creative talents of Neil Gaiman, Michael Zulli, Charles Vess, Michael Gaydos, Andy Clarke, Andrew Robinson, Mike Carey, Jim Starlin, Phil Hester, Paul Jenkins, Dalibor Talajic, Bill Willingham, Travis Moore, Brian Azzarello, Francesco Francavilla, Cullen Bunn, Marc Guggenheim, Marguerite Bennett, Frank Tieri, Brian Stelfreeze and more! Cover art by John Cassaday! From the multiple Eisner and Havery Award-nominated editor of the classic Negative Burn anthology series.
In this thrillingly reimagined fairy tale from the truly magical combination of author Neil Gaiman and illustrator Chris Riddell, the tales of Snow White (sort of) and Sleeping Beauty (almost) are woven together with a thread of dark magic. On the eve of her wedding, a young queen sets out to rescue a princess from an enchantment. The queen casts aside her fine wedding clothes, takes up her chain mail and her sword, and follows her three brave dwarf companions into the tunnels under the mountain toward the sleeping kingdom, intent on saving the princess and deciding her own future. Alas, the princess who needs rescuing is not quite what she seems. The result is a captivating and darkly funny tale that will hold readers spellbound from start to finish.
A chilling fantasy retelling of the Snow White fairy tale by New York Times bestselling creators Neil Gaiman and Colleen Doran! A not-so-evil queen is terrified of her monstrous stepdaughter and determined to repel this creature and save her kingdom from a world where happy endings aren't so happily ever after. From the Hugo, Bram Stoker, Locus, World Fantasy and Nebula Award-winning, and New York Times bestselling writer Neil Gaiman (American Gods) comes this graphic novel adaptation by Colleen Doran (Troll Bridge)!
Once upon a time in a rural English town, an 11-year-old girl named Lettie Hempstock shows a little boy the most marvelous, dangerous, and outrageous things beyond his darkest imagination. But an ancient power has been disturbed, and now invasive creatures from beyond the known world are set loose. There is primal horror here, and menace unleashed - within the boy's family and from the forces that have gathered to consume it. It will take calm, courage, and the cleverness of the extraordinary Hempstock women - Lettie, her mother, and her grandmother, to keep him alive. But his survival will come at an unexpected cost. [(W) Neil Gaiman]
The third collection of short fiction from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Neil Gaiman. As with the previous two collections, Trigger Warning will be comprised primarily of previously published pieces of short fiction-stories, verse, and a very special Doctor Who story that was written for the series' 50th-anniversary in 2013. In addition, Neil will include a story written expressly for this collection. Guaranteed to dazzle your senses, haunt your imagination, and move you to the depths of your soul, Trigger Warning is a gift of wonder and delight from one of the most unique and popular literary artists of our day.
Beautifully illustrated by renowned artist Eddie Campbell, this is special, limited edition of Neil Gaiman's award-winning novelette "The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains," a haunting story of family, the otherworld, and a search for hidden treasure. Special features of this one-of-a-kind limited edition include a specially designed tip-in page, individually numbered and signed by both author and artist; gorgeous one-piece four-color printed case; specially commissioned 8-page comic by Eddie Campbell starring his alter-ego "Alec" and Alec's fictional friend "Neil"; a DVD containing audio/visual recording of 2010 Sydney Opera House "synchronized multi-media storytelling" perfomance by Neil (reading), Eddie (paintings), and FourPlay String Quartet (music); vellum book overwrap, and cloth-bound clamshell case.
