RETRO Sandman #54

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  Major Spoilers - Matthew Peterson

  Aug 11, 2013

  This issue is something truly wonderful for me, taking an abandoned DC Universe concept (as he had done previously with Cain & Abel, Destiny, and even parts of Morpheus' own backstory) and looking at it in ways that no one ever had before, turning what was a laughingstock into an utterly fascinating and mythical construct, and making what once seemed like a silly concept into an incredibly personal and touching story. Sandman #54 gives Prez the respect that nobody knew he had always deserved, and serves as an example of how to craft a masterful single issue, earning 5 out of 5 stars. Honestly, though, this whole SERIES is pretty brilliant... Read Full Review