| Season of the Mists
I, too, must say that I enjoyed Season of the Mists. It was the first Sandman graphic novel that I had picked up and read, so I believe that it can successfully be read out of order, which is why I would recommend this chapter for people not wishing to make a committment to the full storyline.
What I like most about this book is that we get to watch our much admired Dream King reluctantly come to terms with the possiblity that he may have made an error in judgement with his dealing with an old flame. Perhaps---just perhaps---sending her to Hell for not accepting his hand in an unlikely marriage between a mortal and an Endless was a bit harsh.
On an interesting sidenote, a manga version of Season of the Mists, telling the story from the view point of Death, was adapted by Jill Thompson. It is entitled Death: At Death's Door. Honestly, it isn't nearly as good, but it was an interesting experiment.
The Doll's House, that, among other things, relates the origins of Sandman's "youthful" lust for Nada, is a close second on my personal favorites list. |