The Kindly Ones (The Sandman #9)
by Neil Gaiman, Marc Hempel, Richard Case, "DIsraeli", Teddy Kristiansen, Glyn Dillon, Charles Vess, Dean Ormston, Kevin Nowlan, Todd Klein, Frank McConnell
The Kindly Ones by Neil Gaiman, Marc Hempel, Richard Case, "DIsraeli", Teddy Kristiansen, Glyn Dillon, Charles Vess, Dean Ormston, Kevin Nowlan, Todd Klein, Frank McConnell holds a exceptional rating of 4.59 out of 5, based on 32.5K reader ratings. First published in 1996. The book spans 352 pages.
About The Kindly Ones
The Penultimate volume to the phenomenal Sandman series: distraught by the kidnapping and presumed death of her son, and believing Morpheus to be responsible, Lyta Hall calls the ancient wrath of the Furies down upon him. A former superheroine blames Morpheus for the death of her child and summons an ancient curse of vengeance against the Lord of Dream. The "kindly ones" enter his realm and force a sacrifice that will change the Dreaming forever. collecting The Sandman #57–69 and Vertigo Jam #1
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Neil Gaiman, Marc Hempel, Richard Case, "DIsraeli", Teddy Kristiansen, Glyn Dillon, Charles Vess, Dean Ormston, Kevin Nowlan, Todd Klein, Frank McConnell |
| Published | 1996 |
| Pages | 352 |
| Genres | Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror |
| Average Rating | 4.59 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 32,544 |
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What genre is The Kindly Ones?
The Kindly Ones is categorized as Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Kindly Ones worth reading?
Based on 32.5K reader ratings, The Kindly Ones has an average score of 4.59 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."
How many pages is The Kindly Ones?
The Kindly Ones has 352 pages.
Who wrote The Kindly Ones?
The Kindly Ones was written by Neil Gaiman, Marc Hempel, Richard Case, "DIsraeli", Teddy Kristiansen, Glyn Dillon, Charles Vess, Dean Ormston, Kevin Nowlan, Todd Klein, Frank McConnell. It was first published in 1996.
What is the ISBN for The Kindly Ones?
The ISBN-13 for The Kindly Ones is 9781563892040.0.
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