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Sandman #23 Pg. 18 by Kelley Jones & Malcolm Jones III

Location: Sandman
Artists: Kelley  Jones (Penciller) ,  Malcolm Jones III (Inker) ,  Neil  Gaiman (Writer)

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Location: Sandman
Title: Sandman #23 Pg. 18 by Kelley Jones & Malcolm Jones III*
Artist:  Kelley  Jones (Penciller) ,  Malcolm Jones III (Inker) ,  Neil  Gaiman (Writer)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 710
Likes on CAF: 21
Comments: 24
Added to Site: 1/22/2024

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Wow, here it is, I paid more for this page than any other in my collection (thanks underbidders!) and already saw some comments that it was crazy. BUT - that is this hobby! Sandman #23 is my favorite issue from the Season of Mists arc, the arc that really cemented Sandman as one of my favorite comics of my childhood. And this was my favorite page of the issue. I also own my 3rd favorite from the issue - the 2nd remains elusive.

As Lucifer was my favorite of Neil's creations after Morpheus, the page is extra special. This was his time to shine. Looking forward to seeing these moments in Season 2 of Sandman on Netflix. Surely the First of the Fallen will be monologuing. While Season 1 struggled to find its' stride, the Sandman comic also didn't kick in until a bit later, so interested to see how the general public receives the series version.

As a side note, and for discussion, I would like to use this platform to ask out loud where all the Malcolm Jones III pages are coming from? And what is the real story behind where they've been all these years? After his death, it is said that someone was able to acquire all the pages he had in his possession. True? It seems clear to me that the waves of pages appearing on Heritage are from Malcolm Jones III's batch, as they cross over different pencilers, and he, the inker, is the one constant. Maybe I am wrong but it feels that it's the case.

As a longtime Sandman fan who has wondered about the status of those pages over the years, I would love to know the story, especially now that one of those pages will be hanging on my wall. Probably there are more to come.

Also if anyone has a page from issue #18 - Dream of a Thousand Cats, they might be willing to part with, please let me know!

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Shelton  Bryant Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/23/2024

Beautifully Illustrated Page...Luv the Delicate Rendering!!!......Congrats!!

Migs DC Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/23/2024

Wowsers. Congrats on a stellar page. 

J L Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/23/2024

Great dialogue. I don't know about the price but I do know this page is just great.

Steve . M Member Since 2017
Posted On 1/23/2024

Congratulations! Getting the page you want, from the issue you love, from the series you adore is priceless.

 

Simon M. Member Since 2003
Posted On 1/23/2024

Great Lucifer page, also featuring Sandman, which each panel can be read and enjoyed by itself.  Congrats!

Dan P Member Since 2009
Posted On 1/23/2024

I foolishly thought that I might win this one. My hat's off to you for managing to wrangle this in. It's brilliant!

Comics Superworld Member Since 2007
Posted On 1/23/2024

Brilliant!  One of the rare occasions where the writer confers more value to an item than the artist.  But the Jones are no slouches.

Will Tervay Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/23/2024

Congrats on picking this up, especially when it is so significant to you.  :)  Thanks for sharing!

G. C. Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/23/2024

I don't know the story about pages from Malcom Jones III but I can tell that you've got a great piece of art !! 

David Kwock Member Since 2012
Posted On 1/23/2024

Awesome page; major congrats! I enjoyed reading about how much the piece meant to you; Thank you for sharing!

J. Sid Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/23/2024

Great page from IMO by far the greatest Sandman arc. Morpheus, Lucifer, the key.... few pages in the whole series are in the league of this one.

Felix  Lu Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/23/2024

Feels like a full-circle moment in your collecting career. Way to stick around long enough for your #1 piece to show up...and congrats on doing what needed to be done!

Paul . Member Since 2004
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Posted On 1/23/2024

This, to me, is a very key sequence. Great artist combination. Nice standalone dialogue. I can see why it had high bids, and think it's one of the best of the many recent pieces for sale.  Congrats Jon.

Mike Rice Member Since 2003
Posted On 1/23/2024

This is what you want from a Sandman page. Great art and great writing. 

Mark Levy Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/24/2024

Some deep sh!t on this page - congrats!

Olivier D Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/24/2024

Congratulations! Beautiful page!

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/24/2024

High level Neil Gaiman writing pairing the comic medium with theology and references to literary themes of fate and man's own will.  Jones and Jones!  Many had to wait years to find their art.   

Tom Coker Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/24/2024

Such a fantastic page! Congrats

Amir E Member Since 2020
Posted On 1/24/2024

Great page from a memorable book. Congrats!

Sebastien Roy Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/24/2024

Great piece, I am happy for you, and seeing great Sandman OA like this surface. Solid prices paid at auction like this should help more come to light! Interesting comments about Malcom Jones art. Hope all is well!

Chris K. Member Since 2008
Posted On 1/24/2024

Love the wrtie-up and the page. Whatever the price, sounds like this was the piece for you and you went and got it. Nicely done and a great addition to your collection!

Teddie M Member Since 2008
Posted On 1/24/2024

Go Big or Go Home. Very memorable page. 

Ken R Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/26/2024

So great, big congrats man!

Bill J Member Since 2009
Posted On 2/19/2024

Hands down, one of the coolest pages from Sandman ever. Love this discussion between Lucifer and Morpheus, "Why do they blame me for all their little failings?" asks Lucifer. What a great line from one of the great comic books of the 1990's. One thing that makes it such a great page is, it's practically self-contained. This one page can stand alone. Anyway, I loved this book and I love this art. Beautifully simple artwork that makes a point. Kelly Jones and Malcolm Jones III kept it simple and that was perfect. Congratulations on a fabulous pick-up!

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