I started with the second Sandman...The Doll's House?
Preludes and Nocturnes doesn't give one a sense of what the whole will be, but other than that, nothing wrong with going in order.
Willow: Yes. Hi. You must be Angel's handsome, yet androgynous, son. Connor: It's Connor. Willow: And the sneer's genetic. Who knew?
'A Hole in the World'
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Discussion of Buffy and Angel comics, books, and more. Please don't get into spoilery details in the first week of release.
Dana - Nov 27, 2002 11:14:12 am PST #137 of 10000
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
Michele T. - Nov 27, 2002 11:37:28 am PST #138 of 10000
with a gleam in my eye, and an almost airtight alibi
I didn't like the first Sandman book so much when I read it -- it took finding a really beautiful hardcover of A Season of Mists and getting hooked on that to get me. I always give newbies my copy of Brief Lives as starter-Sandman.
For people who've already read those books, the Lucifer spinoff is really very good as well.
juliana - Nov 27, 2002 11:53:14 am PST #139 of 10000
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
If you can, buy all the graphic novels, and plan on not leaving your house for a weekend. Read them in one big orgy of goodness.
Mmmmm, Sandman.
Really, had nothing else to add. I very much like Preludes as a jumping-off point, but I have been known to be odd.
Hayden - Nov 27, 2002 12:15:24 pm PST #140 of 10000
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
For people who've already read those books, the Lucifer spinoff is really very good as well.
I've been wondering about that. Thanks, Dr. Tepper!
I have been known to be odd.
We were all just saying that about you!
(just kiddin')
Michele T. - Nov 27, 2002 12:22:54 pm PST #141 of 10000
with a gleam in my eye, and an almost airtight alibi
My pleasure, Mr Hayden. But with that one, you really do have to start at the beginning -- I read book 2 first, and liked it, but was hella confused.
Hayden - Nov 27, 2002 12:24:05 pm PST #142 of 10000
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
Hey, you know what? I'm listening to the Mekons at this very second. Heavy, no?
Will definitely start at the beginning.
Michele T. - Nov 27, 2002 12:28:56 pm PST #143 of 10000
with a gleam in my eye, and an almost airtight alibi
I appear at the sound of the Mekons. It's like a thing.
Hayden - Nov 27, 2002 12:29:37 pm PST #144 of 10000
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
It must be your superpower!
Michele T. - Nov 27, 2002 12:30:26 pm PST #145 of 10000
with a gleam in my eye, and an almost airtight alibi
You think? I was really hoping for something a little less accursed.
Hayden - Nov 27, 2002 12:34:25 pm PST #146 of 10000
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
C'mon. You know that you have to destroy your safe and happy life before it's too late.