Books of Magic #1

A bespectacled young boy holds an open, glowing book at the center of Josh Middleton's beautifully painted cover, surrounded by an array of enigmatic figures — robed, flame-lit figures lurking to the left, a luminous green supernatural woman amid bare branches above, and a dark-haired woman wreathed in red roses to the right — all set against a moody split of midnight blue and emerald. This volume collects work from a remarkable creative ensemble including Neil Gaiman, Kat Howard, Tom Fowler, and Jordan Boyd, firmly placing it within the rich Sandman Universe at DC/Vertigo. It's a striking introduction to a series that clearly has wonder, mystery, and a touch of genuine menace woven into every page.