Auctions: comic books in 'Absolute Edition (DC Comics)'

Absolute Sandman HC (2006-2011 DC/Vertigo) 1-1ST VF 8.0

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Sandman (1989-1996 2nd Series) #1-20.

Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, Malcolm Jones III, Chris Bachalo, Michael Zulli, Steve Parkhouse, Kelley Jones, Charles Vess and Colleen Doran. Cover by Dave McKean.

THE SANDMAN, written by New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman, was the most acclaimed comic book title of the 1990s. A rich blend of modern myth and dark fantasy in which contemporary fiction, historical drama and legend are seamlessly interwoven, THE SANDMAN is also widely considered one of the most original and artistically ambitious series of the modern age. By the time it concluded in 1996, it had made significant contributions to the artistic maturity of comic books and become a pop culture phenomenon in its own right. Now, DC Comics is proud to present this comics classic in an all-new Absolute Edition format.

The first of four beautifully designed slipcased volumes, THE ABSOLUTE SANDMAN VOL. 1 collects issues 1-20 of THE SANDMAN and features completely new coloring, approved by the author on the first 18 issues, as well as a host of never-before-seen extra material including the complete original Sandman proposal, a gallery of character designs from Gaiman and the artists who originated the look of the Sandman, and the original script for the World Fantasy Award-winning THE SANDMAN 19, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' together with reproductions of the issue's original pencils by Charles Vess. Also included are a new introduction by DC President & Publisher Paul Levitz and an afterword by Gaiman.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 612 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $99.99.

Absolute Batman The Dark Knight Returns HC (2006 DC) 1st Edition 1-1ST FN+ 6.5

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (1986) #1-4 and The Dark Knight Strikes Again (2001) #1-3.

Written by Frank Miller. Art by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. Cover by Frank Miller.

Hailed as a comics masterpiece, Frank Miller's THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS - and its equally provocative sequel THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN - get the oversized Absolute treatment in a giant one-volume, slipcased edition! This Absolute edition features an extended sketch section from THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN with commentary by Miller, a look at the plot and pencils from the legendary finale to THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, a new introduction by Miller, striking new cover and slipcase art by Miller, and more!

Includes Extras.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 512 pages, 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., full color.

Cover price $99.99.