There is A LOT going on in this book - deals with the devil, interstellar aliens, trans issues, and violin study - but Aoki makes it all work togetherThere is A LOT going on in this book - deals with the devil, interstellar aliens, trans issues, and violin study - but Aoki makes it all work together, though it does take most of the book for all the pieces to start to connect and really form a cohesive whole. I really liked the story and the characters, and I enjoyed watching how Aoki weaved it all together. ...more
I really like Midnighter and his relationship with Apollo, despite how bloody and murdery he is. And WOW! Is he murdery here, though that's to be expeI really like Midnighter and his relationship with Apollo, despite how bloody and murdery he is. And WOW! Is he murdery here, though that's to be expected when bitches try to murder Apollo. This prooooobably shouldn't be in my teen graphic novel section, but OH WELL....more
I basically loved everything about this! The heroine was an amazing lady of color for whom the romance is already happened before the book starts. TheI basically loved everything about this! The heroine was an amazing lady of color for whom the romance is already happened before the book starts. There's a fantastic Hero's Journey through the underworld. I think the only thing that could have made this more enjoyable for me is if Shan were lesbian (lesbians make everything better)....more
I super enjoy Lucifer. I find him very charming, and so I love this volume of Sandman. I love the way Morpheus deals with bPreviously read: 05/21/2012
I super enjoy Lucifer. I find him very charming, and so I love this volume of Sandman. I love the way Morpheus deals with being handed the key to Hell and the resolution and repercussions of this story on the rest of the series. Completely wonderful. ...more