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The sandman vol 3 dream country6/30/2023 ![]() ![]() I love when writers look inward and explore the hidden costs of their success, even if they’re fictional in nature. “Calliope” is dark and jarring, as many Sandman tales are. But then, Morpheus escapes his imprisonment, and he’s not happy with how Madoc has treated Calliope… ![]() We see firsthand the cost of his success: namely, the happiness and well-being of one mysterious woman. ![]() To Richard, Calliope is an object of inspiration and a receptical for his sexual urges. He keeps Calliope locked up and does terrible things to her. Film producers flock to him, hoping to hitch a ride on the back of his hard work and make a pretty penny in the process. His works are lauded by critics and audiences alike. Struggling author Richard Madoc trades a Bezoar for a beautiful muse/hostage named Calliope, and all of his dreams come true. Instead, I’ll briefly explore each of the four stories in the volume. Each one has its standout moments, and the collection is a worthwhile pit stop along the larger Sandman path we walk together.ĭream Country isn’t a typical Sandman collection, so this won’t be a typical Sandman review. These snappy interludes add new layers and depths to the world depicted in Sandman ’s sprawling universe. Sandman Volume Three: Dream Country regales us with four diminutive dreamy tales. I’m back with another Sandman review! Today, we take a break from the large story arcs that made Neil Gaiman a comic-book writer to be reckoned with. ![]()
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