The Dreaming #15: Matthew Sees All

All of the series in the new Sandman Universe have big boots to fill and so far they are living up to the name. I have been reading The Dreaming since it began last year and have constantly been blown away by the series. Spurrier is a master of his craft and Evely and Lopes seem to be a match made in heaven. The three are a dream team so it is only appropriate that they work on The Dreaming. Evely and Lopes are two of the most talented artists working today. They somehow capture the magic of Dreaming while exploring its dark corners without missing a beat. The panels of Matthew and Cain are some of the most gruesome images I’ve seen in awhile and this isn’t even a horror book.

The Dreaming #15 feels like it was written in 2019. Spurrier seems to be able to write contemporary without losing the charm of the source material. I have no doubt that he will work his magic on John Constantine: Hellblazer coming out this month. In a time where we can do practically anything with the touch of a finger and a screen, it is no surprise that the Dreaming would progress in a similar manner. When Wan digitizes the library, they are showing that the Dreaming we know is gone. This is not a good thing, though. For one, Lucien is out of a job. Secondly, if Wan can do everybody’s job more efficiently then why are they there?

Matthew has been my favorite character in the series since the inaugural Sandman Universe one-shot last year. Is it really up to him to save the Dreaming? His visit with Cain suggests he has some work to do. With Wan temporarily not able to see through Matthew’s eyes, it is time to get to work and find Abel.