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Season of Mists

Neil Gaiman, Marc Hempel, Michael Zulli (1991)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages224 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age17
Goodreads4.54/5 (61451)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Synopsis

In-depth, informative and entertaining, *The Annotated Sandman* is a fascinating look at the celebrated comic book series written by New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman. *The Sandman* is one of the most acclaimed titles in the history of comics. 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 to be one of the most original and artistically ambitious comic books of the modern age. By the time it concluded in 1996, it had made significant contributions to the artistic maturity of comics as a whole and had become a pop culture phenomenon in its own right. Critics and readers alike agreed: The Sandman proved that comic books were not simply a genre but were instead a rich and unique medium combining both art and literature. Now, DC Comics is proud to present this literary classic in an all-new Annotated Edition format. Edited with notes by Leslie S. Klinger, *The Annotated Sandman* is a page-by-page, panel-by-panel journey through every installment of *The Sandman*. Using the original comic book scripts and hours of conversations with Gaiman himself, Klinger presents a wealth of commentary, references, and hidden meanings that deepen and enrich our understanding of the acclaimed series. This fourth volume, comprising issues #57-75, completes the title’s original run and features an all-new set of appendices, including a detailed chronology of the events of The Sandman and an exhaustive index of all of its unforgettable characters.

Is Season of Mists appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 17 and up.

This adult graphic novel features mythological violence, dark themes including death and captivity, and mature philosophical content; it is not appropriate for younger readers.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include suicide, captivity, and death of child (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

A complex, dark graphic novel best suited for mature older teens and adults who enjoy myth-infused fantasy.

Tags

graphic novelmythologydark fantasycosmic horror