Sandman: Dream Hunters

Sandman: Dream Hunters 1-4

P Craig Russell said that he’d been wanting to adapt the original illustrated story for ten years, so it must have been some itch that he wanted to scratch.  I still question the need for this given the superior nature of the Amano version, but if it weren’t for that, this would be an excellent Sandman story on its own.  I basically re-read the same story with only a four-day gap, and it’s still a beautiful, simple story of sacrifice, love, and revenge.

I like the dry humor.

Very nice.

Still love that final admission.

*wistful sigh*

The most important life lesson.

Russell's art is perfect for this story, in a totally different way from Amano's.

My one reservation is Russell’s rendition of the fox.  She lacks the simple elegance of Amano’s white creature, and looks like someone out of a Don Bluth cartoon; Fine on its own merits, but completely improper for the tone of this solemn work.

Not the place for this art style.

Regret buying: No

Would buy again: Yes

Would read again: Yes

Rating: Good