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The Sandman: The Doll's House (1990)

by Neil Gaiman

Other authors: Chris Bachalo (Illustrator), Clive Barker (Introduction), Robbie Busch (Colorist), John Costanza (Letterer), Mike Dringenberg (Illustrator)5 more, Malcolm Jones III (Illustrator), Todd Klein (Letterer), Dave McKean (Cover artist), Steve Parkhouse (Illustrator), Michael Zulli (Illustrator)

Series: The Sandman (02 (Issues 9-16)), The Sandman {1989-1996} (TPB, issues 9-16)

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NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Neil Gaiman's transcendent series THE SANDMAN is often hailed as the definitive Vertigo title and one of the finest achievements in graphic storytelling. Gaiman created an unforgettable tale of the forces that exist beyond life and death by weaving ancient mythology, folklore and fairy tales with his own distinct narrative vision. A being that has existed since the beginning of the universe, Morpheus rules over the realm of dreams. In THE DOLL'S HOUSE, after a decades-long imprisonment, the Sandman has returned to find that a few dreams and nightmares have escaped to reality. Looking to recapture his lost possessions, Morpheus ventures to the human plane only to learn that a woman named Rose Walker has inadvertently become a dream vortex and threatens to rip apart his world. Now as Morpheus takes on the last escaped nightmare at a serial killers convention, the Lord of Dreams must mercilessly murder Rose or risk the destruction of his entire kingdom. Collects issues #9-16.

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 Sandman: The Sandman Vol 2: The Doll's House43 unread / 43JDHomrighausen, October 2013

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TW/CW: Death, violence, fantasy violence, language, nudity, sex, child abuse, mentions of sexual assault

RATING: 4/5

REVIEW: The Doll’s House is the second volume of The Sandman graphic novel series, and quite distinct from Preludes and Nocturnes, is more or less a single story line. There are, of course, parts where it diverges, or goes a little bit off on a tangent, but it always comes back to the main story.

The Doll’s House is the story of Rose Walker, a young woman who has somehow become a dream vortex – an entity that can eventually destroy the Dreaming.

The story follows her, her brother, her family and her grandmother, as well as Dream of the Endless as he works to solve this issue with his Kingdom.

I found this volume more enjoyable than Preludes and Nocturnes, probably because it had more of an actual story that tied everything together. I enjoyed the artwork and the story, and it didn’t take long at all for me to finish it.

This is very much an adult work – there are scenes that are very violent and graphically disturbing, as well as nudity and sexuality.

I recommend this for fans of Neil Gaiman, and people who enjoy graphic novels. ( )
  Anniik | Aug 22, 2023 |
I liked this better than the first volume. I can really see the author's imagination and storytelling ability starting to spark. His use of the comic medium to tell the story is very strong, using parallel stories and small intercuts and asides that are effective and mostly not distracting. I would have probably felt a little frustrated reading this as it came out a month at a time, though. Some of those asides come out of nowhere and barely go anywhere before they leave you completely hanging until the next chapter/month. ( )
  zot79 | Aug 20, 2023 |
A good continuation, although I feel like it's still trying to find its feet as a series. Still throwing out ideas and seeing what sticks. ( )
  finlaaaay | Aug 1, 2023 |
The King of Dreams, the very embodiment of Dream, Morpheus, is back in business. As of right now, he has all his equipment back and all his resources at his disposal. It’s good that he does, since the palace staff, a terrible nightmare, and Fiddler’s Green have disappeared. Obviously, the Dream Lord cannot let the foursome roam free in the human world, so he makes plans to retrieve them.

Although The Sandman has less screen time this time, I have most enjoyed the intrigue of the main story and the thrilling insights into Morpheus’ past.

This 2nd volume follows Rose Walker’s quest to reunite with her estranged little brother, as well as a relationship with a surprise family member. Remember Felicity Kinkaid, the girl who got pregnant and gave birth while Morpheus was imprisoned for 70 years? It turns out the kid was Rose’s mother!

Neil Gaiman writes short stories about cursed love affairs and millennial dates between unlikely friends.

Beware, because Dream is angry, and this is not for the faint of heart.

Now if only I could adjust to the inconsistent illustration style. ( )
  onlyfiction | Jul 18, 2023 |
YUP. this is the neil gaiman i know and love. cuz holy s*** some of the issues in this volume are INTENSE (Tale in the Sand?!?!) and others just feel so Classic Gaiman (Men of Good Fortune). I still believe that the show has done a EXCEPTIONAL job on expanding on the source material; and that is saying a lot as someone who is typically in the, "the book was better than the movie/show" camp. brb starting vol 3 right away to start reading past what was covered in season 1. ( )
  androgynoid | Jul 11, 2023 |
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Author nameRoleType of authorWork?Status
Gaiman, NeilAuthorprimary authorall editionsconfirmed
Bachalo, ChrisIllustratorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Barker, CliveIntroductionsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Busch, RobbieColoristsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Costanza, JohnLetterersecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Dringenberg, MikeIllustratorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Jones III, MalcolmIllustratorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Klein, ToddLetterersecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
McKean, DaveCover artistsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Parkhouse, SteveIllustratorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Zulli, MichaelIllustratorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
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"Dreams and visions are infused into men for their advantage and instruction..."

Artemidoros at Daldus, Oneirocritica Second Century A.D.

"Dreams are weird and stupid and they scare me."

Rose Walker, April 1990
Dedication
From Neil Gaiman:
For Pete Atkins, Nick Vince,
Anne and Kate Bobby
For no particular reason
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From Mike Dringenberg:
To GiGi, Paula and Eric
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From Malcolm Jones III:
To Malcolm Campbell
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May we open this celebration of the work in your hand by defining two kinds of fantastic fiction? (Introduction)
In the beginning...

But of course we never see the beginning. (Preface)
There are tales that are told many times. (Prologue)
There is only one thing to see in the twilight realm of desire. (Body text)
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We do not murder for a profit. We do not murder for governments, or for hire. We kill to kill. We are entrepreneurs in an expanding field.
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NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Neil Gaiman's transcendent series THE SANDMAN is often hailed as the definitive Vertigo title and one of the finest achievements in graphic storytelling. Gaiman created an unforgettable tale of the forces that exist beyond life and death by weaving ancient mythology, folklore and fairy tales with his own distinct narrative vision. A being that has existed since the beginning of the universe, Morpheus rules over the realm of dreams. In THE DOLL'S HOUSE, after a decades-long imprisonment, the Sandman has returned to find that a few dreams and nightmares have escaped to reality. Looking to recapture his lost possessions, Morpheus ventures to the human plane only to learn that a woman named Rose Walker has inadvertently become a dream vortex and threatens to rip apart his world. Now as Morpheus takes on the last escaped nightmare at a serial killers convention, the Lord of Dreams must mercilessly murder Rose or risk the destruction of his entire kingdom. Collects issues #9-16.

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Collects "The Doll's House" parts 1-8, originally published in The Sandman #9-16. Early editions also include "The Sound of Her Wings" from The Sandman #8.
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