The Books of Faerie #3
1997
- Series
- The Books of Faerie
- Issue
- 3
- Cover date
- May 1, 1997
- Story title
- The Bastard's Tale
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The Books of Faerie #3 was published in 1997 as part of a spin-off miniseries stemming from Neil Gaiman's critically acclaimed The Sandman universe. Created by writer Bronwyn Carlton and artist Peter Gross, the series sought to expand upon the rich, mythological lore of the faerie realm introduced in Gaiman's earlier work. This issue continues the narrative exploration of the Faerie world, deeply rooted in high-fantasy aesthetics and the atmospheric storytelling that characterized the Vertigo imprint during the mid-nineties.
The visual identity of this issue reflects the distinct dark-fantasy style favored by Vertigo at the time, with Gross providing detailed, ethereal illustrations that balance the whimsical nature of folklore with the grounded, occasionally melancholic tone of the Sandman mythos. The issue was received as a competent expansion of the franchise, appealing primarily to established fans of Gaiman’s universe who were interested in the peripheral histories of characters like Titania and Auberon.
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