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Title: The Furies by Mike Carey, John Bolton, Todd Klein ISBN: 1563899353 Publisher: DC Comics Pub. Date: November, 2002 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.33
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.
Rating: 4
Summary: Best Sandman Spin-off Since Death: The High Cost of Living
Comment: If you're even looking at this item then you probably have already read Neil Gaiman's The Sandman. If not then you should get those graphic novels first before you even think of getting any of The Sandman Presents series. But if you have read The Sandman up to its conclusion and were wondering what ever happened to Lyta Hall after The Wake, then this book is for you.
The photorealistic art by John Bolton is the best of all The Sandman Presents series, and Mike Carey already proven his ability to write Gaiman's characters with the other Sandman spin-off Lucifer and with the fan-favorite Hellblazer.
Plus, this is one of only three appearances Daniel has made out of the original Sandman. The other two being in JLA: Strength in Numbers and Lucifer: Nirvana. So if you want the complete Sandman library then this book is a must.
Plus, it looks really good next to The Sandman: The Dream Hunters hardcover.
Basically, a must for any Neil Gaiman, Mike Carey, or Sandman fan.
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Title: Lucifer: A Dalliance with the Damned, Book 3 by Mike Carey, Peter Gross, Ryan Kelly, Dean Ormston, Vertigo ISBN: 1563898926 Publisher: DC Comics Pub. Date: September, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Lucifer: The Divine Comedy by Mike Carey ISBN: 1401200095 Publisher: DC Comics Pub. Date: April, 2003 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Lucifer: Children and Monsters, Book 2 by Mike Carey, Ryan Kelly, Peter Gross ISBN: 1563898004 Publisher: DC Comics Pub. Date: January, 2002 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Coraline by Neil Gaiman, Dave McKean ISBN: 0380977788 Publisher: HarperCollins Pub. Date: 02 July, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.99 |
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Title: Lucifer: Devil in the Gateway, Book 1 by Mike Carey, James Hodgkins, Chris Weston ISBN: 1563897334 Publisher: DC Comics Pub. Date: June, 2001 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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