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The Sandman Vol. 5: A Game of You
The Sandman Vol. 5: A Game of You | Neil Gaiman
NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Neil Gaiman's transcendent series 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. THE SANDMAN: A GAME OF YOU tells a fascinating tale of lost childhood dreams and the power that they can wield over reality. Since she was a child, Barbie has dreamed of a world in which she was a princess. But after separating from her husband, she has ceased to dream and her fantasy kingdom has been savagely overrun by an evil entity known as the Cuckoo. Now as elements of her fantasy world cross over and begin to drastically affect reality, Barbie and her friends venture into the realm of dreams to save its peaceful inhabitants. But against the power of dark and dying dreams, even the combined might of a witch, two lesbian lovers, a transsexual, and a decapitated talking head might not be enough to save two different planes of existence This fifth volume of the SANDMAN series collects newly recolored issues #32-37 of the Vertigo classic.
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Emilymdxn
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For #autumnplease today when I thought of the moon I thought of the moon road in the sandman comics, which is one of the best bits of design in that whole gorgeous series

#scarathlon #skeletoncrew

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🌙 perfect! Great graphic! 12mo
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Emilymdxn
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Came across some spiders in my recent sandman comics reread! Perfect for the #scarathlonphotochallenge today 🎃

#scarathlon #skeletoncrew @Clwojick @StayCurious

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IndoorDame
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A Game of You isn‘t my favorite volume in this series, but it does play an important role in the overall story arc. Even though this is a bit of a standalone in some ways, and Dream and the endless aren‘t featured much, in other ways this is the volume where the more disparate threads of this world start to come together and you really feel like you‘ve found your footing within the larger story.

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AshleyHoss820
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This comic was written in the early 90‘s and I don‘t think it gets enough credit for that. I really hope we get to see Wanda again. I loved this little group of humans and the importance of found family. I loved Wanda for her strength, sass, and her vulnerability. At one point, I was a smidge bored with Barbie‘s dream world, but not so much that I wanted to quit reading. It‘s not the main plot, but we do see some of Morpheus‘ power at the end.

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booklover3258
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This is probably my least favorite Sandman so far. I'm still giving it 3 stars because the story was great just a few things in it were very disturbing. This book has just one story about Barbie who left Ken and is still messed up with her dreams. My favorite character was Thessaly, I absolutely adore her! A lot of strange things happen in this book.

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AnneCecilie
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As a kid Barbie created a land in her dreams, and now that dreamland is entering into the real world.

I was pleasantly surprised by the representation in this one, with a trans person and same sex relationship.

It also touches on unwanted pregnancy.

3rd book finished #SuperSeptember

Andrew65 Great 👏👏👏 2y
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AFrostCauseReads
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I‘ve been enjoying going through all of the Sandman comics and so far I‘m up to volume 5, A Game of You.

Every volume has its own flavor of stories, all connected to the Sandman, the King of Dreams. This one is more loosely connected since he only shows up towards the end.

It‘s mainly a hero‘s journey filled with magical elements, and discusses identity and personal choice vs ancient ways. All told through a wide array of female characters.

AFrostCauseReads @TheAromaofBooks this was my #doublespin pick for July! 3y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 3y
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RainyDayReading
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Mehso-so

Eh this was okay. Not my favorite in the series. A side character from one of the previous volumes is the main character in this one and there‘s very little of the Dream King. The storyline was confusing and characters that I felt I should know and remember I don‘t so this left me feeling really confused and frustrated. Still going to continue on though. Hopefully the next volume is better. #Scarathlon2020 #TeamSlaughter #OutstandingOctober

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Enchanted_Bibliophile
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I'm loving how all the puzzle pieces is coming together. I can see that I will have to re-read the series again after finishing it to truly appreciate its beauty.
This volume made me realise that things that I dismissed or disliked in previous volumes is of greater importance.

It is one of those series that you only really cherish every bit of on the second read through
And truly falls in love with on the third and millionth read.

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Emilymdxn
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I read this age 18 and it was the first thing I‘d ever read with a trans character. Rereading it I see why there‘s criticism of how Wanda was written - she‘s treated like shit by almost everyone then she dies - but I love her as much as I did when I was a teen. She deserved better, and I prefer the ending I made up where she survived and becomes a witch, but this was such an important book for me and Wanda is one of my favourite characters ever.

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Jess_Franzino
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This one was a bit of a diversion from the plot, into the world of one character‘s, Barbie‘s, dreams which were coming into fruition in the real world. Not a lot of Dream & Death in this one, but they do make appearances. While a bit different, it was still very enjoyable.

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Jess_Franzino
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I remember of having that EXACT fantasy when I was little 😂

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Jess_Franzino
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As a New Yorker, I can confirm 😂

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Samwise_Gamgee
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Slowly making my way through this series. Thoroughly enjoying each volume. #currentlyreading #graphicnovel

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Read66
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Really enjoyed this volume focused on Barbie. A nice character arc for her with minimal participation of Morpheus. On to the next in the series.

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archaeolibrarianologist
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Poignant.

TheAnitaAlvarez Wanda‘s whole story is so poignant, and she deserved so much better 6y
archaeolibrarianologist @TheAnitaAlvarez I knew she was doomed. I liked her too much. Favorite characters are fodder. 6y
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ReadingOver50
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My favorite in the series so far. The story of Princess Barbara and the small kingdom of dreams she rules over. That kingdom is being threatened by The Cuckoo. I liked the telling of the tale alternating between the kingdom and what is happening on earth. There are a bunch of cool characters in here, and not all of them get out alive.

LitsyGetsGraphic The best series in graphic ❤️❤️❤️ 7y
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xicanti
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A GAME OF YOU skirts so close to the Death of Magic--my least favourite trope--that you could argue it embodies it. Many people do, making this one of the series' least popular storylines.

Personally, I've always seen it as the Transformation of Magic; a trope I'm down for, painful though it is. That crucial difference helps me love this volume, though it still contains some deeply disappointing and harmful rep on other fronts. 👇

xicanti By which I mean, the moon is transphobic. While Gaiman has often stated he disagrees with the moon's stance on Wanda, it's still an authorial decision he made--and one that takes A GAME OF YOU down a narrative path that's all too well-worn and that contributes to the notion that trans folks HAVE to be tragic figures. Less of this, please. 7y
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Krisjericho
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Is there a more appropriate choice for #nightmare than Sandman? I think not. #quotsy #quotsydec17

TobeyTheScavengerMonk I love Game of You so cussin‘ much. Well done! (edited) 7y
Andrew65 Some many great quotes from Neil Gaiman 7y
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EchoLogical
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Because I need more books to read... I'm totally being sarcastic but I do want to read this.

2BR02B This was my second favorite volume (after A Doll's House). 7y
EchoLogical @2BR02B I haven't read any of them 😂 7y
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TobeyTheScavengerMonk
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Alvin realized she was meant to be Wanda, but when she passed away her family refused to recognize that. Barbie knows how important it is to #beyourself

#JuneTunz

Jabberwocky 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 7y
silentrequiem I really need to finish this series. The diner scene in Volume 1 squicked me out so much I couldn't read beyond it. 7y
TobeyTheScavengerMonk @silentrequiem 24 Hours is the most horrific horror comic I've ever read! BUT! While an undercurrent of horror weaves in and out of the series, it grows and changes and is often light and lovely and funny. I can't recommend anything higher. 7y
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silentrequiem @TobeyTheScavengerMonk One day I'll get over it and try again. Multiple people have told me it gets lighter. 7y
Cinfhen Good ole Gaiman 😂😂 7y
Dan_SpiderCrafts Wanda's story is well loved on photo sites like Tumblr and Pinterest, as I've seen often over the years 🏳️‍🌈💗 definitely an inspiration to keep me reading through The Sandman series! 7y
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TobeyTheScavengerMonk
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George is that stereotypical #creep in the apartment building. He does all the usual creepy stuff. He won't talk to you when he meets you on the stairs. He turns the TV up too loud. At night he releases birds from his ribcage to give you bad dreams. You know, the usual stuff. #RockinMay

brennahawleycraig This series is the best! 7y
Cinfhen Exactly...typical #creep(y) neighbor stuff 😁 7y
DimeryRene Oh wow! I have a few volumes in this series but haven't started yet. 7y
TobeyTheScavengerMonk @DimeryRene I try to stay clear of grand proclamations, but I have no trouble saying that I think Sandman is one of the greatest works of fiction ever. 7y
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TobeyTheScavengerMonk
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A Game of You is many people's least favorite Sandman story arch, but I think it is probably my favorite. This scene shows Thessaly, Hazel, and Foxglove walking the Moon's road to find Barbie.

Not exactly #walkingontheMoon but close enough. #RockinMay

TobeyTheScavengerMonk Thought you might have posted this one too @Seshat, but Stardust was an excellent choice as well. 7y
Seshat Ack, @TobeyTheScavengerMonk I can't believe I didn't think of it. I do like Game of You. 7y
Cinfhen There are no winners...But....🏆!!! Excellent choice 🙌🏻 7y
2BR02B I love A Game of You. It's tied with Doll's House for my favorite Sandman volume. 7y
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TobeyTheScavengerMonk
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I thought a lot about #diverselovestories for #feistyfeb Books have been such a huge part of broadening my horizons when it comes to diversity. Growing up in the rural South, Hazel and Foxglove were the first lesbian couple I ever met, and their neighbor Wanda was the first trans person I ever knew. I loved them, and they were people, and that altered my view of the world for the better.

Dan_SpiderCrafts It's cool to see The Sandman comics mentioned with other fiction books, as an inspiring relation to the characters. 😊 Really awesome! I'm looking to read more of The Sandman series. 8y
TobeyTheScavengerMonk @AlobelThee The whole of Sandman is the best work of fiction I have ever read. 8y
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lisakoby
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#Bookface #day3. I love it when a great cover goes with great book. #graphicnovel #readjanuary

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Jaimie
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I like that this series keeps bringing back side characters and giving them their own story. The end, though...why did it have to end on that note? Good, but sad. Now on to the next one.

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Jaimie
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Staying in to read some Sandman. This is vacation.

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Symmerizer
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Finally dipped my toe into reading this series and I'm loving every bit of it. It's one of those graphic novels that make you look into yourself for what disturbs you, and question your own ideals. Can't wait to read the rest.

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triskeleseeker
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I very much liked this series. Got me started on exploring comics.

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Rachelphaba

Wanda is my real name, Barbie-baby, Alvin's just the name I was born with