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Title: The Sandman Presents : The Furies by Mike Carey, John Bolton ISBN: 1-4012-0093-1 Publisher: VERTIGO Pub. Date: 01 December, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3 (4 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: Storyline does not measure up to the sumptuous visuals
Comment: First off, John Bolton's artwork in this book is ultimately what carries this book from being the weakest contribution in the Sandman series to merely ho-hum. Bolton's paint-work along with oil enhanced photographs give the graphics incredible depth and quite literally makes the visuals drip right off the pages.
That being said, the superb artwork is dragged down by a weakly plotted storyline of vengeance (ancient Greek style) that meanders from confusing and sophmoric throughout. This purchase can only be recommended for those serious Sandman junkies who need to own every title in the series or for those who wish to savor Bolton's amazing artwork.
Rating: 3
Summary: Gorgeous but Unsatisfying
Comment: The photorealistic artwork in this book is really stunning (though I prefer the more comic-booky art style of Jill Thompson in "Sandman: Brief Lives").
The plot, though, was just ... blah. I didn't feel like Lyta Hall's story was really even resolved. The business with Cronus was never really explained (I guess I can pull out my old copy of "Bullfinch's Mythology" and look him up). Overall, it wasn't very satisfying.
Another reviewer called this the best Sandman spinoff since "Death: The Time of Your Life." I don't agree. I think the best Sandman spinoff (other than the two Death books, which were awesome) was Lucifer.
I don't know why this one was realeased in hardcover, other than so DC could charge more for it. I'd suggest waiting for paperback, or borrowing someone else's copy. The story's not worth the price tag.
Rating: 3
Summary: huh?
Comment: Maybe it's because I haven't read the Sandman graphic novels in a couple of years... maybe it's because I need to bone up on my Greek mythology.... oh, heck, maybe it's just because I'm a simpleton -- whatever the reason, I just couldn't wrap my head around this book. I desparately wanted to like it. But try as I might, I had a very difficult time following the story (never a good sign), even after two readings.
In true John Bolton form, the artwork is more gorgeous than gorgeous. Unfortunately, while aesthetically pleasing, the choice of models is somewhat distracting. Call me kooky, but I have a really hard time suspending disbelief enough to accept the notion that millenia-old Greek dieties come in the shape of teenagers.
This was my first exposure to Mike Carey's work. I've heard lots of wonderful things about him, so I won't be put off simply because THE FURIES didn't work for me. If you're looking to try some Carey, maybe the LUCIFER trade paperbacks would be a better place to start.
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Title: Endless Nights (The Sandman, Book 11) by Neil Gaiman ISBN: 1401200893 Publisher: DC Comics Pub. Date: 17 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Sandman Presents, The: Taller Tales by Bill Willingham ISBN: 1401201008 Publisher: DC Comics Pub. Date: 01 November, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Lucifer: The Divine Comedy - Book 4 by Mike Carey ISBN: 1401200095 Publisher: DC Comics Pub. Date: 01 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Lucifer : Inferno by Mike Carey ISBN: 1401202101 Publisher: DC Comics Pub. Date: 01 February, 2004 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Lucifer: Devil in the Gateway, Book 1 by Mike Carey ISBN: 1563897334 Publisher: DC Comics Pub. Date: 01 June, 2001 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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