Neil Gaiman's DEATH TALKS ABOUT LIFE COMIC BOOK Featuring the Sandman's sister DEATH and JOHN CONSTANTINE, HELLBLAZER.
RARE AND OUT OF PRINT!
WRITTEN BY NEIL GAIMAN; ART BY DAVE MCKEAN.
It stars Sandman’s Death—portrayed here as a young woman—with a very serious message for today’s youth.
Death, along with a cameo by John Constantine (Hellblazer), gives explicit instructions about avoiding AIDS. Included is a frank discussion of condoms, safe sex, and other topics that, as the cover warns, “some people might find offensive.” To these people, Death warns, “Just don’t read it. After all, the most it could do is save your life.”
This item was not available in any mass market retail outlet and could only be found as an educational promotional item.
About the Author Neil Gaiman wrote the award-winning graphic novel series The Sandman, and with Terry Pratchett, the award-winning novel Good Omens. His first book for children, The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish, illustrated by Dave McKean, hasn't yet won any awards, but was one of Newsweek's Best Children's Books of 1997. Angels & Visitations, a small press story collection, was nominated for a World Fantasy Award and won the International Horror Critics Guild Award for Best Collection, despite not having any horror in it. Well, hardly any.Born in England, he now makes his home in America, in a big dark house of uncertain location where he grows exotic pumpkins and accumulates computers and cats. He is currently at work turning his first novel Neverwhere into a film for Jim Henson films.
Neil Gaiman's THE SANDMAN #8 1st appearance of DEATH
ESSENTIAL VERTIGO COMIC BOOK.
RARE AND OUT OF PRINT! THE REVOLUTIONARY COMIC BOOK SERIES!
This is a VARIANT of the first issue with a special "ESSENTIAL VERTIGO" border on the cover.
WRITTEN BY NEIL GAIMAN; ART BY MIKE DRINGENBERG; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN VERTIGO.
Representing the 1st appearance of Morpheus' sister DEATH of THE ENDLESS.
An EXTREMELY RARE item!!
This item was not available in any mass market retail outlet and could only be found in comic book specialty stores.
About the Author Neil Gaiman wrote the award-winning graphic novel series The Sandman, and with Terry Pratchett, the award-winning novel Good Omens. His first book for children, The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish, illustrated by Dave McKean, hasn't yet won any awards, but was one of Newsweek's Best Children's Books of 1997. Angels & Visitations, a small press story collection, was nominated for a World Fantasy Award and won the International Horror Critics Guild Award for Best Collection, despite not having any horror in it. Well, hardly any.Born in England, he now makes his home in America, in a big dark house of uncertain location where he grows exotic pumpkins and accumulates computers and cats. He is currently at work turning his first novel Neverwhere into a film for Jim Henson films.
Featuring a cover of DEATH the sister of NEIL GAIMAN's THE SANDMAN
You get your money’s worth from the interviews with Neil Gaiman, Grant Morrison, Warren Ellis, Garth Ennis and Howard Chaykin (his Barnum! has “soon to be a major motion picture” written all over it) discussing their upcoming projects alone.
But if you need comics in your comics, Vertigo X delivers pages from Neil Gaiman’s Endless Nights and Dave Gibbons The Originals, first looks at both Wintermen and The Losers, and a new, complete Shade The Changing Man story by Peter Milligan and Mike Allred.
LONG OUT OF PRINT.
This is the RARE original 2003 comic book was never sold in any mass market retail outlets. It was only available to purchase through comic book specialty shops.
Just as smart record companies put their best offerings on sampler albums, Vertigo has brought out some truly great stories for this anthology.
A special line of comics from DC, the Vertigo line specializes in mature, innovative fiction. Vertigo X spotlights Vertigo’s many bright offerings, including
* Sandman Endless Nights * Death Manga * and others.
Creators include
* NEIL GAIMAN * GRANT MORRISON * JILL THOMPSON * GARTH ENNIS * PETER MILLIGAN * BRIAN AZZERELLO * WARREN ELLIS * EDUARDO RISSO * STEVE DILLON * MIKE CAREY * HOWARD CHAYKIN * BILL WILLINGHAM * BK VAUGHN * DAVE MCKEAN * MILO MINARA * DAVE GIBBONS
Regular readers of these titles will find some real gems here, and new readers will get a chance to pick up on some of the most worthwhile titles being published.
One of the more exciting events of late 1992 was the launching of DC’s Vertigo line of comics for mature readers. This line would become a critical favorite among comics readers, praised for its innovation and strong storytelling.
A celebration of the past 10 years, as well as a look at the future. The VERTIGO X comic launches a yearlong celebration with an original SHADE, THE CHANGING MAN story by Peter Milligan and Mike Allred, a preview of Neil Gaiman's ENDLESS NIGHTS and a look at some of the amazing line-up of VERTIGO projects! Interview with Grant Morrison.
Featuring an original SANDMAN story Written by NEIL GAIMAN!
LONG OUT OF PRINT.
This is the RARE original 1992 comic book was never sold in any mass market retail outlets. It was only available to purchase through comic book specialty shops.
Just as smart record companies put their best offerings on sampler albums, Vertigo has brought out some truly great stories for this anthology.
A special line of comics from DC, the Vertigo line specializes in mature, innovative fiction. Vertigo Jam spotlights Vertigo’s many bright offerings, including
* Sandman, * Death, * Sandman Mystery Theatre, * Black Orchid, * Sebastian O, * Kid Eternity, * Shade, the Changing Man, * Doom Patrol, * Hellblazer, * Swamp Thing, * Animal Man, and others.
Creators include
* NEIL GAIMAN * GRANT MORRISON * CHRIS BACHELO * MARK BUCKINGHAM * JILL THOMPSON * GARTH ENNIS * PETER MILLIGAN * JAMIE DELANO * ANN NOCENTI * SEAN PHILLIPS * DUNCAN FEGREDO * NANCY A COLLINS * PHIL HESTER * STEVE DILLON * MATT WAGNER * GUY DAVIS * JM DEMATTEIS * PAUL JOHNSON
Regular readers of these titles will find some real gems here, and new readers will get a chance to pick up on some of the most worthwhile titles being published.
One of the more exciting events of late 1992 was the launching of DC’s Vertigo line of comics for mature readers. This line would become a critical favorite among comics readers, praised for its innovation and strong storytelling.
This one-shot previewed the new Vertigo line, including currently-running titles Sandman, Hellblazer, Doom Patrol, Animal Man, Swamp Thing, and Shade, the Changing Man. New Vertigo titles include Sandman Mystery Theatre, a Jazz Age adventure starring Wesley Dodds, the Golden Age Sandman; Kid Eternity, who raises the dead in order to raise humanity’s consciousness; Black Orchid, the tales of a beautiful and ephemeral goddess; Enigma, a dark combination of comic books and madness; Mercy, an ethereal entity who changes lives; Death: The High Cost of Living, the story of Death’s one day as a mortal; and Sebastian O, a scoundrel who believes the key to high crime is snappy dressing.
Featuring the DEATH OF SUPERMAN. Published by DC Comics in 1993.
The Death of Superman was a stunt that turned out to be DC's bestselling Superman comic ever. This comic sold out immediately upon it's release because of the media publicity surrounding Superman's death at the hands of the monster Doomsday from Krypton.
This comic is notable because each full page is a pin-up panel of the comics, culminating in the glossy fold-out back cover which shows a huge single image of the moment of Superman's death across three pages, cradled in the arms of his wife, Lois Lane.
The storyline has since been adapted into an animated movie, as well as a season of the TV series Smallville.
introduces an unstoppable alien named Doomsday who creates a path of destruction on his way to the heart of Metropolis and whom Superman must stop at any cost. It's of interest as a milestone of the Superman mythos
Published by DC Comics.
An EXTREMELY RARE item!!
This item was not available in any mass market retail outlet and could only be found in comic book specialty stores.
SKETCH MAGAZINE #14 The Comic Industry’s Trade Magazine! 64pg.
From the story telling images of the Sandman to the creative word play of American Gods New York Times best selling author Neil Gaiman has woven a world of fantasy and imaginative delight into every project he has worked on. These projects have ranged from everything from comics novels children’s books short stories to TV and movies demonstrating his abilities in a wide range of mediums. With all this in mind Gaiman shares with Sketch his passion for storytelling and how it has allowed him to consistently surpass his past achievements. In addition Sketch will supply all the “How To’s” and fill the niche of comic creation with columns on digital coloring illustrating writing etc…
* Feature Interview Neil Gaiman (by Bill Baker) * Chuck Dixon Give Your Penciler a Day Off…And Make Him Love You For It * Beau Smith Pimping Can Be Easy * Hilary Barta Pencils and Inks * Tom Bierbaum School For Comic-Book Writer * Pam Bliss Minicomics Insider * Francesco How To Make Zip-Dotz * Paul Sizer The Process of Pin-Ups * Aaron Hubrich Channels: Setting Up Your Art For Digital Color
An EXTREMELY RARE item!!
This item was only available for sale via comic book specialty stores and was not sold in any mass market retail outlet.
BOOKS OF MAGIC - NEIL GAIMAN and SCOTT HAMPTON GRAPHIC NOVEL/ILLUSTRATED BOOK (1990)
7 years before HARRY POTTER was first published in 1997, Neil Gaiman created the story of a British boy named Tim Hunter, who wears glasses and has a pet owl. He lived in the mundane world until a group of mysterious strangers arrive to inform him that he is a magician with a destiny involving the fate of the world!
Note: one of his teachers on this magical Journey is the occult detective John Constantine, Hellblazer. Portrayed by Keanu Reeves in the smash hit feature film CONSTANTINE.
In this volume JOHN CONSTANTINE takes him on a journey throughout the world where Tim is introduced to characters such as ZATANNA, DEADMAN, THE SPECTRE, MADAME XANADU, DOCTOR FATE, BARON WINTER, DOCTOR 13, and many many more!
THIS VERSION IS LONG OUT OF PRINT.
HARD TO FIND COLLECTOR'S ITEM BY NEIL GAIMAN AND SCOTT HAMPTON.
ONE OF GAIMAN'S EARLIEST WORKS FOR DC COMICS, FOLLOWING HIS ACCLAIMED GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES SANDMAN.
Published by DC Comics.
This is the hard to find first printing of an original BOOKS OF MAGIC volume with full color lavishly painted illustrations.
This is the RARE original 1990 published version of Gaiman's BOOKS OF MAGIC, and was never sold in any mass market retail outlets. It was only available to purchase through comic book specialty shops.
Written by NEIL GAIMAN (Sandman, Coraline, Neverwhere, American Gods, Books of Magic, Black Orchid, Miracleman).
This squarebound book is in brand new condition and measures approx 6.5" x 10" inches, and is printed on high quality paper to enhance the delicate and beautifully painted artwork.
Book Description From one of the most highly recognised and award winning comic writers on the scene today, Neil Gaiman (Sandman, Death, Violent Cases), and his collaborator, innovative artist Bo Hampton, comes a haunting and stylish exploration of a young boy taken on a journey through time to discover his magical destiny. Timothy Hunter is just like any other thirteen-year-old boy in London . . . except for the tiny fact that he might be the most powerful magician of his time.
A quartet of fallen mystics dubbed the "Trench Coat Brigade" is introduced in this first collection of the adventures of Timothy Hunter. John Constanine, the Phantom Stranger, Dr. Occult and Mister E take Hunter on a tour of the magical realms. Along the way he's introduced to the greatest practitioners of magic and must choose whether or not to join their ranks.
Long before Harry Potter went to Hogwarts, a young English lad in glasses learned of magic from the pen of Neil Gaiman.
Timothy Hunter, a fairly typical, aimless 12-year-old boy, meets a quartet of mysterious, powerful men who show him worlds beyond understanding. Possibly destined to be the greatest magician of his age, Tim is exposed to wonders and possibilities, alternate realities and the end of all existence.
His guides on the journey are the so-called "trenchcoat brigade" -- the Phantom Stranger, Dr. Occult, John "Hellblazer" Constantine and the sightless Mister E -- although other magical luminaries, from Dr. Fate to Zatanna, will chime in from time to time. His adventures take him from Faerie to Hell and many dimensions in between, from the start of time to the final curtain. He'll see the beauty and ugliness of magic, discover the power of names and the consequences of gifts. He'll meet Death before his time, and he'll learn a little bit more about trust and betrayal. The Books of Magic is still a delightful, eye-opening story about magical potential. Gaiman, who was already deep into his Sandman mythos by this time, unleashed a new force on the world of comics with this book, which quickly became a successful, ongoing Vertigo series.
About the Author Neil Gaiman wrote the award-winning graphic novel series The Sandman, and with Terry Pratchett, the award-winning novel Good Omens. His first book for children, The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish, illustrated by Dave McKean, hasn't yet won any awards, but was one of Newsweek's Best Children's Books of 1997. Angels & Visitations, a small press story collection, was nominated for a World Fantasy Award and won the International Horror Critics Guild Award for Best Collection, despite not having any horror in it. Well, hardly any.Born in England, he now makes his home in America, in a big dark house of uncertain location where he grows exotic pumpkins and accumulates computers and cats. He is currently at work turning his first novel Neverwhere into a film for Jim Henson films.
BOOKS OF MAGIC - NEIL GAIMAN, JOHN BOLTON and PAUL JOHNSON 3 GRAPHIC NOVELS/ILLUSTRATED BOOKS (1990)
7 years before HARRY POTTER was first published in 1997, Neil Gaiman created the story of a British boy named Tim Hunter, who wears glasses and has a pet owl. He lived in the mundane world until a group of mysterious strangers arrive to inform him that he is a magician with a destiny involving the fate of the world!
Note: one of his teachers on this magical Journey is the occult detective John Constantine, Hellblazer. Potrayed by Keanu Reeves in the smash hit feature film CONSTANTINE.
V1: THE PHANTOM STRANGER takes him on a journey through time where they witness the birth of the universe, the fall of Lucifer, the fate of Atlantis, an encounter with Merlin, and meet Doctor Fate, Zatara (father of Zatanna), and Sargon the Sorcerer!
V3: Doctor Occult takes Tim on a journey into the other mystic realms, including The Dreaming from The Sandman, and the Lands of Faerie, including The Market from STARDUST. Also featuring appearances by Morpheus The Sandman himself, Cain and Abel, Baba Yaga, Warlord, Nightmaster, Amethyst, Titania Queen of Faerie, The Demon Etrigan, and many more!
V4: Mister E (who becomes an important character in Gaiman's follow-up DEATH Graphic Novel) takes Tim on a journey into the future to observe the dangers of magicians and mystical beings on the fate of the human race. Also featuring appearances by The Sandman's siblings Death and Destiny, Zatanna, Eclipso, The Spectre, Doctor Fate, Tefe Holland (AKA The Swamp Thing), Jonah Hex, Space Cabbie, The Legion of Superheroes, Darkseid, Merlin, The Flash's villian Abracadabra, and the Demon Etrigan, and many more!
THIS VERSION IS LONG OUT OF PRINT.
HARD TO FIND COLLECTOR'S ITEM BY NEIL GAIMAN .
ONE OF GAIMAN'S EARLIEST WORKS FOR DC COMICS, FOLLOWING HIS ACCLAIMED GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES SANDMAN.
Published by DC Comics.
This is the hard to find first printings of the original BOOKS OF MAGIC with full color lavishly painted illustrations.
This is the RARE original 1990 published version of Gaiman's BOOKS OF MAGIC, and was never sold in any mass market retail outlets. It was only available to purchase through comic book specialty shops.
Written by NEIL GAIMAN (Sandman, Coraline, Neverwhere, American Gods, Books of Magic, Black Orchid, Miracleman).
This squarebound book is in brand new condition and measures approx 6.5" x 10" inches, and is printed on high quality paper to enhance the delicate and beautifully painted artwork.
Book Description From one of the most highly recognised and award winning comic writers on the scene today, Neil Gaiman (Sandman, Death, Violent Cases), and his collaborator, innovative artist Paul Johnson, comes a haunting and stylish exploration of a young boy taken on a journey through time to discover his magical destiny. Timothy Hunter is just like any other thirteen-year-old boy in London . . . except for the tiny fact that he might be the most powerful magician of his time.
A quartet of fallen mystics dubbed the "Trench Coat Brigade" is introduced in this first collection of the adventures of Timothy Hunter. John Constanine, the Phantom Stranger, Dr. Occult and Mister E take Hunter on a tour of the magical realms. Along the way he's introduced to the greatest practitioners of magic and must choose whether or not to join their ranks.
Long before Harry Potter went to Hogwarts, a young English lad in glasses learned of magic from the pen of Neil Gaiman.
Timothy Hunter, a fairly typical, aimless 12-year-old boy, meets a quartet of mysterious, powerful men who show him worlds beyond understanding. Possibly destined to be the greatest magician of his age, Tim is exposed to wonders and possibilities, alternate realities and the end of all existence.
His guides on the journey are the so-called "trenchcoat brigade" -- the Phantom Stranger, Dr. Occult, John "Hellblazer" Constantine and the sightless Mister E -- although other magical luminaries, from Dr. Fate to Zatanna, will chime in from time to time. His adventures take him from Faerie to Hell and many dimensions in between, from the start of time to the final curtain. He'll see the beauty and ugliness of magic, discover the power of names and the consequences of gifts. He'll meet Death before his time, and he'll learn a little bit more about trust and betrayal. The Books of Magic is still a delightful, eye-opening story about magical potential. Gaiman, who was already deep into his Sandman mythos by this time, unleashed a new force on the world of comics with this book, which quickly became a successful, ongoing Vertigo series.
About the Author Neil Gaiman wrote the award-winning graphic novel series The Sandman, and with Terry Pratchett, the award-winning novel Good Omens. His first book for children, The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish, illustrated by Dave McKean, hasn't yet won any awards, but was one of Newsweek's Best Children's Books of 1997. Angels & Visitations, a small press story collection, was nominated for a World Fantasy Award and won the International Horror Critics Guild Award for Best Collection, despite not having any horror in it. Well, hardly any.Born in England, he now makes his home in America, in a big dark house of uncertain location where he grows exotic pumpkins and accumulates computers and cats. He is currently at work turning his first novel Neverwhere into a film for Jim Henson films.
DEATH COMIC BOOKS BY NEIL GAIMAN! THE COMPLETE TIME OF YOUR LIFE MINISERIES!
All three issues of Death the Time of your Life, including the #1 collector's item first issue!
Written by Neil Gaiman; Art by Chris Bachalo, Mark Buckingham, and others
Death incarnate, as defined by master storyteller Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN), is a genuinely likeable young girl with a fondness for ankhs who truly cares about people. It's small wonder then that when a rising star of the music world wrestles with revealing her true sexual orientation just as her lover is lured into the realm of Death that Death herself should make an appearance. A practical, honest, and intelligent story that illuminates "the miracle of death."
As the story opens, Foxglove is a very successful singer-songwriter currently on a very important tour. Her relationship with Hazel is slowly unravelling, due mainly to the building pressures of her newfound fame. One night, Hazel's son, Alvie (an accidental result of Hazel's one and only heterosexual encounter), dies. When Death, personified as a teenage girl in a goth dress, shows up to take him, Hazel makes a promise in desperation. The promise is that either Hazel or Fox will take Alvie's place when Death returns, if only she will let Alvie live for a while longer. The story touches upon the pressures of living private and public lives, as well as fidelity, love, and duty.All three issues of Death the Time of your Life, including the #1 collector's item first issue!
Written by Neil Gaiman; Art by Chris Bachalo, Mark Buckingham, and others
Death incarnate, as defined by master storyteller Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN), is a genuinely likeable young girl with a fondness for ankhs who truly cares about people. It's small wonder then that when a rising star of the music world wrestles with revealing her true sexual orientation just as her lover is lured into the realm of Death that Death herself should make an appearance. A practical, honest, and intelligent story that illuminates "the miracle of death."
As the story opens, Foxglove is a very successful singer-songwriter currently on a very important tour. Her relationship with Hazel is slowly unravelling, due mainly to the building pressures of her newfound fame. One night, Hazel's son, Alvie (an accidental result of Hazel's one and only heterosexual encounter), dies. When Death, personified as a teenage girl in a goth dress, shows up to take him, Hazel makes a promise in desperation. The promise is that either Hazel or Fox will take Alvie's place when Death returns, if only she will let Alvie live for a while longer. The story touches upon the pressures of living private and public lives, as well as fidelity, love, and duty.
from the world of NEIL GAIMAN's SANDMAN RARE and OUT OF PRINT.
HARD TO FIND COLLECTORS ITEM FEATURING THE SISTER OF THE SANDMAN, DEATH!
ORIGINAL 1st Print, 1st Edition Comic Book that was not sold in any mass market retail outlet and could only be found in comic book specialty stores. Highly desirable issue.
Features FANTASTIC DAVE MCKEAN cover.
Death the High Cost of Living, with a special SILVER INK enhanced cover.
Once every hundred years, The Sandman's sister takes the form of a human being so that she can experience life and DEATH for herself. With appearances by Mad Hettie and Mister E, following his journey home after his encounter with Death at the end of time at the conclusion of Gaiman's Books of Magic.
The High Cost of Living is a continuation of Harvey Award-winning fantasy writer Gaiman's series detailing the cosmic duties of a loose family of seven immortals. Not quite Gods, they embody realms of psychic experience: Dream, Desire, Despair, Destiny, Delirium, Destruction and Gaiman's very popular character, Death. Reaper, yes; but Death's not very grim as she goes about her business visiting the just-about-to-die and ushering them into their new existence. In this story she meets Sexton, a teenager contemplating suicide, and they end up searching New York City to find a witch's heart (the old hag hid it centuries ago, it's a witch tradition), so the old girl can hide it again. Up pops the Eremite, an evil wizard type, out to steal Death's mysterious necklace, who makes the usual threats against life and limb. Gaiman has created a character sweetly at odds with her modbid duties; dressed like a Satanic rocker, she's as pretty as a cheerleader and even more upbeat. While Gaiman brings a gritty urban contemporaneity to the fantasy genre, the story also suffers from a TV script-like sensibility--danger-defying quips, the good-hearted overweight black neighbor, melodramatic villain. Nevertheless the combination of wry mystic immortal and MTV slacker produces an engaging chemistry. Top-notch production, and the illustration is stylishly rendered and very nicely colored.
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