Gem Mint Recent Reads: Absolute The Sandman by Neil Gaiman

My spoiler-free review of Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman.

[@Bavubuka]

Sandman is my favourite saga of all time. Nothing compares to it. It's in a class all by itself and I definitely recommend it to anyone who loves stories. The King of Dreams!

[@sugarray6250]

Preacher is better imo.

[@tianapitesr8553]

All together ten volumes? I can start collecting now!

[@charlottestewart1851]

@@sugarray6250 preacher is TERRIBLE! couldn't finish the first volume. sandman all the way

[@stephenturner757]

@@sugarray6250 - There is no accounting for taste, certainly. But Sandman is much more cerebral and has a fanbase more prone to reading high-browed literature. Preacher is okay, but there is no comparison to Sandman in my book.

[@sugarray6250]

@@stephenturner757 I have come to agree with you. I remember reading the first few issues of Sandman when I was really young and I couldn't get into it. At the time I preferred Preacher because of its edginess and humour. Long story short I bought the absolutes of Sandman and read them a few months ago and was blown away by the story telling and writing. You're right Sandman is the much better story. Neil Gaiman has made a phenomenal universe and Dream has probably become my favourite character in comic literature ever. Best series of all time.

[@krayziejones]

I'm glad I discovered your channel because you let me know about so many interesting books I've never heard of. There's so much stuff I want to check out. Time to put in extra hours at work!

[@stevoelmo]

This is one of the most beautiful stories ever told. I adore this, I finally just bought the Overture.

[@stephenturner757]

How did you find Overture? It was fine for me, but it didn't really recapture the tone and quality of the original run.

[@stevoelmo]

@@stephenturner757 I loved it. It was a different beast and feel that worked as the Sandman was a different beast. The large scale artworks were incredible and lead me on trippy visual journey.

[@davyjones1156]

"you got a lifetime. no more, no less." Neil gaiman has some of the most surreal storytelling. thanks for sharing ur thoughts gem👍

[@HermanPinedo]

Looks super interesting, not gonna lie. And with comics being dominated by superheroes this seems like a great refresher.

[@benhopkins4587]

I've always thought Dreams looks like Neil Gaiman.

[@stephenturner757]

For sure. It'd be hard to convince me that's not done on purpose.

[@angelicah1212]

You inspired me to get the absolutes Gem! Got the first 2 volumes and I'm working on the rest. Thanks again for these awesome vids.

[@billyray5232]

It's almost ridiculous how the content on this Channel continues to improve and get better and better...I mean now you are even covering SandMan?!!! I have volume 3 of this series, and the Artwork alone is Beautiful, and then you get into the out of this World Brilliant story telling!!! I personally didn't become a fan of Neil's work until I got much older...but I think that helped me appreciate it even more. But as always, great video My Dude!

[@jordanfreytag893]

I dig your review style. Great review of the series! Subscribed.

[@markw3561]

Glad I can go back and watch this! Look at how much the room has changed! Trying to decide between getting the slipcase collection, or just starting with the first omnibus?

[@andreapk2789]

this helped me a lot making up my mind about getting them, thank you

[@2009Bowiefan]

Very well done. Good review. I’m also what you call a versatile reader, I’m a big fan of Sandman as well as, say, Dark Knight Returns and The Authority for example.

[@ottodob]

Been binging your channel recently bro. You're my favorite comic youtuber i've come across so far

[@tolga_berk]

Great video! Great setup & Great books👏, I wait for the Absolute Overture to finalize the set and will start reading as soon as I have it.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

Tolga Berk looking forward to that Absolute too

[@ZeroChaos76]

Will be getting these for sure, thx for the video!

[@sugarj3sus]

I feel like reading Sandman made me a better person. It's definitely one of my favorite comics out there. I've got the 3 omnis. Hopefully I'll get the Absolutes one day.

[@reddalchemy5970]

I really wish I could have gotten the Absolute editions. They are gorgeous. I could not find them all, so I ended up getting the Omnibus editions. Luckily, someone was selling a full set so I got in on them.

[@RAG718]

I like how you dust off the books,, haha my man...

[@GemMintCollectibles]

RAG718 lol

[@geminisundone]

@@GemMintCollectibles Fucking hell mate...watching your review is like pulling teeth. You're clueless.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

@@geminisundone as clueless as posting this as a reply to someone else’s comment from 3 years ago? Pulling teeth? Clueless? How? I read the books and gave my thoughts on them.

[@Drigo924]

@@GemMintCollectibles lmao I came to check this video out (again) and I check the comments to see that idiots dumbassery. Wtf do some people think???

[@That1guygriff]

I love that you try a little of everything, and are honest about what you think. I knew about Sandman when I was a kid but it was adult oriented and I was reading x-men like most 90’s kids that weren’t teens yet.😂 Just read Sandman, absolute edition, and fucking loved it! Went out and purchased Sandman 1 cgc 9.8 immediately! Thanks for another 🔥 video.

[@Puddin_Tame]

Thanks for doing this video. I think Gaiman's Sandman is the best run in comics. Period. The Absolute editions are the best looking books in my collection. Thanks for the heads up on the "Overture" Absolute. I'll definitely be getting that to complete my collection.

[@hani.b8847]

I received the first two volumes of the omnibus for my birthday. Cant wait to start reading them

[@johnnyrando4587]

I have the omni's. I should have went with these. Considering the upgrade since Absolute Death is getting a reprint.

[@saintless]

Appreciate the review.. I got into Sandman coming from the Goth scene as opposed to from the comic book scene, so fun to listen to it pitched from a different angle. Been a fan since the mid '90s and purchased the first four Absolute volumes as they came out.. was thinking about picking up Vol 5 which is how I ended up here (I did end up ordering it).. still debating on Overture which wasn't out yet when you did this review; I'll probably buy the Kindle version and make a decision based on how I like the story. I think as far as Absolute Death, I'm just sticking to my kindle versions unless I see a sweet price. Thanks again!

[@CesarIsaacPerez]

I bought the first printings of the first 2 Absolutes when I was in College 12 years ago... didn't like them. I still have them somewhere... should probably give them a second shot.

[@justatool80]

Big fan of the series. A must have!

[@courtneyr1291]

Soounds like a sick series I have to read it😜

[@WillHinds]

I like your take on the Sandman, it was one of my original comics when I started reading in the mid-2000's, so it's been sitting with me for years, but your opinion is really interesting. Dream was a cold fish for sure, which is funny when you think about it, right? You spend every night with him (conceptually), but Death only gets to see us each once. Maybe that's it though, if you think about it as a commentary, Dream gets sick of us and our bullshit, Death only has to see us once we are done with all that shit. It's like your wife and your lover, one has to deal with you every day, the other one is just there for the good times.

[@zackrida5452]

love your vids man !

[@GemMintCollectibles]

thanks brotha!

[@matelunatico24caleno34]

Este hombre suspira de felicidad cada vez que pasa las paginas.

[@theartistknownaszack9234]

I just ordered the Omnibus I'm so excited!!

[@superdragonz1]

How is it? I’m so close to pulling the trigger on it!

[@stephenturner757]

@@superdragonz1 - I'd say go with the Absolute Edition if you can spare the cash. Sandman in my opinion is best comic run ever written and having those volumes around is something I cherish. I've reread them several times and look forward to reading them several more times.

[@MaryS2022]

I have read up to the 5th Sandman paperback graphic novel (A Game of You) and I am enjoying it so far. I think this was a great review and I am hoping to read the rest of the series soon. BTW, are you going to watch the Netflix adaptation of The Sandman when it is released?

[@mrnukes797]

Quick question should i get omnibus or absolute because I'm trying to get into the series and genuinely interested

[@antontipura2686]

Is 30th anniversary edition good start to the series?

[@chance757]

i’m pretty new to comics/graphic novels, i’ve only read the saga series, watchmen and 1 volume of monstress. do you think sandman falls anywhere near those or is it more intense than any of them? i don’t scare easily but i’m iffy on whether i should drop the coin for something i may not like.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

it's different than those...but similar in a sense that its not a superhero book

[@ashleysmith640]

Going to pick this up just picked up death absolute 😊👍👍

[@SuperKaBlooey]

I have the first volume of the Sandman Omnibus collection, and the storyline with the princess that you showed around 8 minutes was not a part of it. Maybe it was originally cut content that was brought back for the complete Absolute collection.

[@stuartleighton]

Hey Gem, been a few weeks since I have had time to sit down and watch your channel, but definitely gonna watch this today during my break from studying. Got a couple of questions for you, do you collect other non-superhero stuff or is it predominantly superhero? I'm in the middle of reading 'Barefoot Gen', an antiwar classic Japanese manga about a family living in Hiroshima during WW2. You can guess what's gonna happen in it, but it's about their struggles against the fallout (initially) from their fathers antiwar views and how they have to deal with being labelled as traitors. I've only read the first half of Vol. 1 but I'm seeing this book as up there with the likes of Maus, Safe Area Gorazde in terms of importance in the storytelling of historic events. Just a recommendation for you, not sure if you have ever read it. My second question is, have you got your collection insured? You've got a huge collection, and I'd say that mine is approaching 1/3 of yours... already I am having thoughts about insuring it all. Anyway, Sandman is one I've yet to read... but it's on my radar. A huge thanks for your range of reviews, seen a few more in the side panel today that I'll be watching later for sure. All the best mate.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

Thanks man. I typically collect marvel, dc, image and dark horse. So not just superheroes, but not really manga. Keep telling myself to look into the insurance thing.

[@stuartleighton]

Yeah mate, with your collection you need to, not just because of your books but the figures too.

[@mutton7891]

@@stuartleighton Never heard of Safe Area Gorazde before but it seems to be right up my alley. Thanks for that, do let me know of others that are similar in style. I love manga/graphic novels that have black and white artwork and are grounded in reality like Barefoot Gen for instance.

[@stuartleighton]

@@mutton7891, Sorry for the delay in replying, I have been trekking in the Himalayas so out of touch with notifications. Safe Area Gorazde is phenomenal, but a bit depressing, like Maus. Joe Sacco's style is very much telling what he experiences in war torn locations in black and white style. Other notable Sacco books are Palestine, and Notes from Gaza (I think its called). In term of Manga, 'Onwards Towards Our Noble Deaths' you might like. Excellent graphic novel by Shigeru Mizuki about a Japanese suicide platoon. Excellent, but again very sad. Also History of Japan by the same author, not read this series but looks awesome. Hope this helps mate.

[@jhoku1]

My local library have these books. I loved them. I am right now reading Lucifer which is based on this comic.

[@stephenturner757]

I'm a huge fan of Sandman and the Lucifer books were almost as good. I hope you enjoyed them as much as I did.

[@niclaslindman]

I Read Lucifer volym 1 have volym 2 also are really start get rather Great it is like grow and just like 2000 pages together so will take some time just read Absolute Dark Knight bought it in spring so read and are Best old one new got a bit far out for me but was good say Must have that so also bought Omnibus Daredevil also and that was good like a lot 👍

[@aleonelbsantos]

Think I’m finally going to go down this rabbit hole. Should I read Overture first before the original run? Or do the original run and then Overture afterwards, as they were released?

[@lazuruswolf6668]

Read overture last. Overture tells the story on what Dream was doing before he was captured. It’s more enjoyable once you read the entire series first.

[@kenobi03]

In 2020 which version is the best? Absolute or Omnibus? I will buy it on Amazon, thanks

[@mrnukes797]

I suggest you save up for the $250 box set on Amazon it covers the main storyline. The main storyline is preludes and nocturnes to the wake, it also includes the dream hunters and overture is the prequel and comes out on September 29 I believe

[@jordanthomas4379]

In which absolute does the main sandman story line end?

[@GemMintCollectibles]

4

[@foodini666]

classic gem mint video

[@random_dude26]

13:32 The Corinthian and not a demon, a nightmare

[@douglassmith6288]

Gem, because I love your channel and want to see it grow, have you considered not cursing in any of your videos? I personally don't care but I've heard it makes a huge difference in a channels growth.

[@goom-]

How has the binding held up on these?

[@GemMintCollectibles]

solid

[@MarcusAureliusPius]

I'm really on the fence of buying this at the moment. I can get the entire set for a fair price, but it is too expensive to just go in blind. I heard someone say that the style of writing and suspence is a little bit like Locke and Key. If that's true, then i definitely will buy it, because L&K is my favorite comic book series of all time. Do you also see that analogy between those 2 series Gem?

[@GemMintCollectibles]

i think Locke & Key is a much easier read than this

[@niclaslindman]

You not need buy volume 2 are Lot of stories and most end those go in next are more a new story go further so are something can buy over time are Actuakky rather heavy reading so I took a paus and got in go it again I started with Slipcase so get all so can buy those absolute or not know if o bus are same size and Absolute are more in how done them so are lot more other stuff in them Omnibus are 3 today get all Sandman stories in Less price if compere In 5 volumes absolute are lot more expensive so Omnibus are get those with a lot more pages so are other Versions ❤️

[@gabbs74]

update: the Absolute is currently cheaper than the omnibus in Amazon ! ! $59. Sounds cheap for what it is...

[@rayanknezic8682]

Is the omnibus better than the absolute edition? Love your channel I will order those gems soon

[@GemMintCollectibles]

i hear the omnibus have bad binding

[@rayanknezic8682]

Good to know I am expecting my absolute preachers today thanks to your advise I am hooooked and you are a spawn fan that was my first entry in this beautiful world of comic books

[@jakenap7184]

Would you recommend picking up the Absolutes over the Omnibus?

[@GemMintCollectibles]

Good question. I have never owned the Omnibus and have heard that they had glued binding, which is not as good as sewn. It is $50 cheaper to get the 2 omnibus rather than the 4 absolutes if you only want to main story.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

I prefer the absolutes. The pages are bigger and books are not as thick so easier to read. But, it's the more expensive route.

[@frikkinnorwegian5227]

Owned both, the absolutes are far far better. Omnibus seemed like they wouldn't last long. That binding is so tight and they're very thick. A lot more comfortable to read the absolutes that are able to lie flat, and the paper stock of the absolutes are superior to the omnibus.

[@justafreak]

I love Sandman

[@quietdoesmusic4029]

Why are they so big I have the small paperbacks that have 75 issues.

[@adam551982]

Are the absolute ones the best to grab?

[@GemMintCollectibles]

A little more expensive, but yes

[@heni48]

There are 6 books or 7 books of absolute edition? Cuz I've seen an overture titled whats that?

[@heni48]

That's the sandman vol 0 you've talked about in ur video? Pls reply🥲

[@GemMintCollectibles]

This video came out before the overture absolute. I believe that would complete the set

[@user-xu8jo1ny4x]

Благодарю за видео-обзор. Всё отлично. Всего хорошего

[@GemMintCollectibles]

Даниил Толбухин thank you

[@turtleanton6539]

I wanna get Into Sandman

[@starstudio8402]

Those are some big books

[@roguejewels]

Delirium was originally Delight ... she grew up and became Delirium

[@uglystrawberry]

he looks more like the crow than a johnny depp character

[@calvinjohnstone2664]

Overture 👈🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Sandman is only for those who appreciate great writing.

[@dfg2188]

Neil is the fucking best such imersive world's and its a grate story I have the deluxe editions of sand man. I don't know whether to read hellblazer or Lucifer next

[@jordanthomas4379]

Is absolute death oop?

[@GemMintCollectibles]

check to see if its on instocktrades.com

[@jordanthomas4379]

Gem Mint Collectibles I think it is

[@dfg2188]

Desire

[@lorenzodelgaudio]

Guys, this or the omnibus?

[@GemMintCollectibles]

hard for me to give input...never held the omnis

[@lorenzodelgaudio]

@@GemMintCollectibles well, I'll go to the absolute 😉

[@turtleanton6539]

Absolute is Always better but more expensive

[@Spartan_83]

@@turtleanton6539 Heard the omnis hold up better but not sure which would be easier to read since the omnis have more pages but the absolutes are bigger.

[@thanosdarkseid8695]

there are 3 volume omnibus complete 3rd one has everything else too!!! then both 2 volumes of lucifer omnibus i am about to buy but 3 omnibus collect all those 6 books collect....the 3rd book as the books like lucifer had 75 issues, then the new stuff in volume omnibus 3 so read but have a 14 volume w everything too.......oh n he was inspired after singer sting............and lucifer was inspired after david bowie!....... omnibus 3 volume books:............vol 1. This massive hardcover tome, over 1000 pages, collects the first 37 issues of Neil Gaiman's groundbreaking series! omnibus vol. 2. This massive hardcover tome, over 1000 pages, collects the final 38 issues of Neil Gaiman's groundbreaking series. Collects THE SANDMAN #38-75 plus stories from VERTIGO JAM #1 and VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE #3. omnibus vol. 3. Collects The Sandman: Overture #1-6, The Sandman: Dream Hunters #1-4, Death: The High Cost of Living #1-3 and Death: The Time of Your Life #1-3, plus variant covers and extra bonus stories!

[@Spartan_83]

These books going to set u back at least 350-400.

[@Spartan_83]

@K M isn't their technically 7 books? with Absolute Death? that would bring the price to 347 without taxes.

[@tuxedosfinest57]

17:22 . She used to be delight.

[@danielwoodhouse8475]

You said niche but I'm pretty sure it's pronounced niche.

[@turtleanton6539]

Ha

[@mannyc19]

He will regret dumping all these amazing Absolute books ,as The usd continues to tanks,and further inlation destroys GEMs ability to re purchase these stunningly beautiful copies. I bought the Extended Slipcase set last spring,and just finished buying these 5 Absolutes and the Absolute Overture edition.

[@trueshaman8]

🌀❤️🇦🇺🌎

[@coleburns5497]

Try scripting your reviews