Dream seems to have left and chosen to not return leading to his minions to find various solutions as the Dreaming Realm begins to unravel. Some bad things come out to play, too. MY GRADE: B.

It's fine, but it ain't Gaiman, baby.

It's no Sandman, or even Lucifer, but then there wasn't really much chance it would be. But it doesn't disgrace Gaiman's creations, and it does provide a Dreaming that feels vaguely familiar even as it falls apart.Si Spurrier utilizes a number of the classic characters: some well, some not-so-much (but he even cautions in the text that characters are performing roles, which somewhat excuses people, like Merv, who are painfully out-of-character). The story is a bit heavy-handed in its metaphors a...

I was really hoping I'd like this more than I did. It got off to a much better start than the previous The Dreaming series from the 90s, but it's not nearly on the same level of quality that earlier book had achieved by the time Caitlin R. Kiernan was stationed at the helm. This book introduces a few intriguing mysteries (Why did Daniel go? Who or what is Dora, exactly?) and I enjoyed getting a glimpse of one of the Endless realms we've not previously experienced. Unfortunately, what this first

Daniel has abandoned the Dreaming and left the supporting cast of Sandman to their own devices. Things quickly spiral out of control as no one knows where Daniel went or what to do in his absence. This actually isn't bad, which is always a worry when someone else plays in Neil Gaiman's sandbox. The story is too decompressed and spins it's wheels for multiple issues but overall I liked it. Bilquis Evely's art is gorgeous, like it was meant for a book like Sandman. She's great at drawing this quir...

Stop me if you've heard this one - Dream is missing, and The Dreaming is suffering. Sound familiar? It should. But this Dream isn't the one you're thinking of; Daniel is MIA, and that's left Lucien, Merv Pumpkinhead, and the other denizens of The Dreaming at a loss. As they struggle to keep their plane of existence in line...things...start to happen. And it'll only take one bad decision to resurrect a deadly villain whose intentions for their home are anything but pure.There are few writers I wo...

Once upon a time, Neil Gaiman completed his run of the Sandman and was followed by The Dreaming, originally a mediocre anthology comic that gained some depth when Caitlín R. Kiernan took over for the latter two-thirds of the run, telling a coherent story that made great use of the secondary characters of the Dreaming.Not only is this comic not that, but it's a reboot that ignores the original Dreaming comic. (Which is a crying shame, but Gaiman had already proven unwilling to adopt the changes t...

I found this a bit of a slog to get through.. it all just moved too slow for me.I also think there is a fundamental problem with these Sandman Universe spin-offs - there's a huge Dream/Daniel-shaped hole at the centre of them. The secondary characters only really work in relation to Morphius, they're not that interesting on their own, I find. Hence also the reliance on Dora, who at least has some depth.All that said, this series has far and away the best art of all the spin-offs.2.5 stars(Read a...

That moody emo git Dream has buggered off on a jolly out of The Dreaming! And wouldn’t you Adam’n’Eve it, an ever-widening crack has suddenly appeared across the realm, the portal no longer keeps out danger and scores of strange blank people (“soggies”) are flooding the land. Coincidence – or just a clumsy Trump/wall metaphor? Anyhoo, Merv Pumpinhead’s taken it upon himself to find a new leader from a questionable source (though the name should’ve raised a red flag!): Judge Gallows. And who is t...

After last year's underwhelming Sandman Special I wasn't expecting much from this series, but I usually like Si Spurrier's writing and I love Bilquis Evely's artwork, so I decided to check out the first volume of The Dreaming anyway. And I was pleasantly surprised!The series is a follow-up of sorts to Sandman as it follows the realm of the Dreaming and its various quirky inhabitants. Daniel, the new Dream, is missing, and the realm is in a state of flux without its master. There's also Dora, a n...

I never read the original series, so maybe I would have a different opinion if I had. Anyway, this was below my expectations. I really like the art and the originality of the world. My problem was with the storyline, that try to be epic, but was a bit confuse in my opinion, and with a touch of humor that didn't please me! Not totally bad, but not as good as I thought this would be!

When it comes to books, I can be a very simple human being. Did I saw this Sandman on NetGalley and almost went through my screen because I was so eager to request it? Sure I did. (I had pretty much the same reaction when I learned that Netflix would create a Sandman series... Now? I'm scared if it will be a good adaptation or not. And I keep wondering if I want them to follow closely the original or to go the same way the creators of Lucifer went.)Back to the Dreaming. Turn the first page was s...

I'm a longtime fan of the Sandman comics by Neil Gaiman. Is it continuing a series to start a connected but newer comic? Who knows. This is the first six comics, starting with the Dreaming without Dream, and a librarian who thinks he has lost a book....I liked the first and second quite a bit, and some of the full page art is really astounding. The story after that felt a bit like it was going in circles. I missed Dream and his siblings!

"There is a place where Gods are born.There is a place where a few ragged sounds can suggest a symphony.A place where pandemonium presents patterns.Where idle fancies turn to fornications and memories feign meaning.A place where—for as long as a sleeper can sleep—stories are spun." The Dreaming. I thought I'd seen the last of it, but it turns out that the Sandman Universe has recently been expanded into a four-part line to celebrate The Sandman's 30th anniversary with Neil's blessing, who wan

Neil Gaiman has always commented about the possibility of more Sandman, and so to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the title, DC published a line of comic books under its Vertigo imprint. With each comic being overseen by Gaiman, but written by new creative teams, The Sandman Universe begins in a very similar manner as when DC began their Rebirth initiative, by launching with a one-shot issue about this obscure universe, setting up the narrative of the four comics.Please click here for my full

This comic was a treat. I loved the story, I found it creepy and very engaging. I read it in an hour and I couldn't stop. The artwork is amazing, much like DC's dark style. There is little more to say, I really loved it and will definitely be reading the volumes to come.

I received an ARC copy of this book from NetGalleyactual rating: 3.5I am still kind of unsure whether I want to round this up or down, but I did enjoy it overall so I think 4 stars is a fair rating. I have always had a very hit or miss relationship with the Sandman universe so I wasn't sure what to expect from this, but I was actually pleasantly surprised. There are some blanks that I feel should have been filled in better [like WHY is Daniel leaving? Other than 'he's boring' lol], and other mys...

I absolutely love Neil Gaiman, and I absolutely love the Sandman. I have all the Absolute Editions, as well as the trade paperbacks. I have the Annotated Editions, the excellent radio drama version, The Sandman Companion, and I am waiting for the Netflix show. Without a doubt, I am a mega fan, so when the entire Sandman Universe was announced I approached the news with equal parts excitement and suspicion. In my opinion, the entire Sandman story is nigh perfect. The risky addition of Overture pa...

Dream of the Endless is missing, (view spoiler)[but this time it appears to have been his choice to leave his realm. (hide spoiler)] Lucien sends Matthew to look for his master. We are reunited with a selection of the original characters from Gaiman's run on the title. They are concerned about what seems to be happening to the Dreaming in their master's absence. And a mysterious white object appears near Dream's castle, "I think it has a heartbeat! Should I stab it again?" Can you guess which ch...

*3.5*Whilst it was great to be back in the world of The Sandman, I felt a bit of a disconnect towards this (at least in terms of this first story arc). The characters were interesting, but the new character, Dora, left something to be desired and same thing with the villain, Judge Gallows (whom I did not know about prior to this). The artwork by Bilquis Evely was just stunning, but there was a point where the artwork changed a bit and it paled in comparison.Overall, this feels like the start of