The Books of Magic
DC · 1990–1991 · 4 issues
About the series
In 1990, DC Comics published this four-issue limited series by writer Neil Gaiman, a beguiling tour through the hidden corners of the DC Universe’s magical landscape. Illustrated by a rotating team of artists including Charles Vess, John Bolton, and Paul Johnson, the story follows a young boy on a guided journey through past, present, and future realms of sorcery. Gaiman’s lyrical, myth-infused narrative established a lasting, contemplative tone for DC’s supernatural corner, laying groundwork for a rich line of magic-themed titles.