The Books of Magic #51
1998
- Series
- The Books of Magic
- Issue
- 51
- Cover date
- Aug 1, 1998
- Story title
- A Thousand Worlds of Tim
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The Books of Magic #51 was published in 1998 as part of the long-running Vertigo series that explored the intersection of myth, folklore, and modern adolescence. Serving as a spin-off from Neil Gaiman's original 1990 miniseries, the ongoing title focused on the protagonist Timothy Hunter as he navigated the complex and often dangerous world of magic. This issue emerged during a transitional period for the series, maintaining the dark fantasy aesthetic that defined the Vertigo imprint during the late nineties.
The issue features writing by Peter Gross and artwork by Dean Ormston. The visual style of this era was characterized by a grounded, atmospheric approach that contrasted the ethereal nature of magic with the grit of suburban life. While this particular issue is not the most cited in the series, it contributes to the broader narrative arc that solidified the title's reputation for deep character development and intricate, adult-oriented world-building within the DC Comics landscape.
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