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

Sandman: Dream Hunters

Sandman: Dream Hunters HC

Neil Gaiman’s formal, elegant prose is perfect for this kind of fairy tale.  Yoshitaka Amano’s ethereal art, full of swirling colors, is equally suitable.  (Though I’m still not a fan of his faces.  They’re not pretty.)  But otherwise, this is a lovely, lovely work.  

I mean, come on.

My favorite piece in the book.

Say you love her without saying you love her.

Regret buying: No

Would buy again: Yes

Would read again: Yes

Rating: Really good