I'm never tired of hearing Neil talk about his process❣️ There is SO much delight in his eyes and in his voice. He, and his projects, are Treasures👍🏽👏🏾❣️😘
00:00 📖 Neil Gaiman created The Sandman after being approached to revive the character, inspired by a dinner conversation with DC Comics. 03:41 🎨 The Sandman series was born from Neil Gaiman's creative freedom to reimagine a character with a rich history at DC Comics. 05:11 ⛈ The initial concept for The Sandman series was developed during a period of power outage caused by a historic hurricane in 1987. 10:06 🦸 Neil Gaiman chose to enter the world of comics due to the creative freedom it offered compared to other literary forms. 12:45 📚 Neil Gaiman's entry into comics was influenced by his early love for Marvel and DC Comics, which he viewed as a fertile ground for storytelling. 19:09 🌟 Neil Gaiman reflects on the evolving acceptance and diversity within the comics industry, contrasting it with earlier days marked by skepticism and limited representation. 21:51 🌌 Neil Gaiman started with the concept of a dream-dwelling character as the basis for The Sandman. 25:37 ⭐ Death became unexpectedly popular, prompting careful use in subsequent storylines. 33:39 🎭 Neil Gaiman was deeply involved in casting Morpheus for the Netflix adaptation, emphasizing authenticity in portrayal. 38:49 📜 The Tempest storyline was a planned culmination in The Sandman series, evolving from small, incidental beginnings. 41:49 🌈 Inclusion was a conscious choice in Sandman to reflect diverse characters not seen in mainstream comics. 42:32 📚 Sandman comics prioritize diverse, unconventional characters over traditional mainstream heroes. 43:41 🎨 Creating characters for Sandman involved drawing inspiration from real people and adding imaginative elements. 45:04 🎭 Sandman comics emphasize complex characters and unconventional narratives without resorting to typical superhero conflicts. 45:53 📝 Storyboarding for Sandman involved Neil Gaiman sketching out basic comic layouts to ensure artistic feasibility. 46:55 🎨 Neil Gaiman contributed basic character sketches for Sandman but relied on professional artists for detailed artwork. 47:43 📚 Neil Gaiman opted not to include certain stories in Sandman, like one involving sensitive themes, to avoid misinterpretation. 49:45 📖 Neil Gaiman still has untold Sandman stories in mind, such as Delight's transformation into Delirium. 50:37 🎬 Neil Gaiman completed Sandman with a satisfying conclusion, leaving open the possibility for future collaborations and adaptations. 52:27 🎥 Neil Gaiman is actively involved in scripting Sandman Season 2, with plans to build on themes from Season 1. 54:19 🕶 The Corinthian's creation in Sandman stemmed from Neil Gaiman's fascination with the mysterious allure of dark glasses. 56:11 📚 Sandman integrates historical stories like Orpheus and Baghdad, blending researched elements with original narratives. 59:10 📚 Neil Gaiman's current focus includes overseeing multiple adaptations and projects, leaving little time for novel writing.
I'm never tired of hearing Neil talk about his process❣️
There is SO much delight in his eyes and in his voice.
He, and his projects, are Treasures👍🏽👏🏾❣️😘
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00:00 📖 Neil Gaiman created The Sandman after being approached to revive the character, inspired by a dinner conversation with DC Comics.
03:41 🎨 The Sandman series was born from Neil Gaiman's creative freedom to reimagine a character with a rich history at DC Comics.
05:11 ⛈ The initial concept for The Sandman series was developed during a period of power outage caused by a historic hurricane in 1987.
10:06 🦸 Neil Gaiman chose to enter the world of comics due to the creative freedom it offered compared to other literary forms.
12:45 📚 Neil Gaiman's entry into comics was influenced by his early love for Marvel and DC Comics, which he viewed as a fertile ground for storytelling.
19:09 🌟 Neil Gaiman reflects on the evolving acceptance and diversity within the comics industry, contrasting it with earlier days marked by skepticism and limited representation.
21:51 🌌 Neil Gaiman started with the concept of a dream-dwelling character as the basis for The Sandman.
25:37 ⭐ Death became unexpectedly popular, prompting careful use in subsequent storylines.
33:39 🎭 Neil Gaiman was deeply involved in casting Morpheus for the Netflix adaptation, emphasizing authenticity in portrayal.
38:49 📜 The Tempest storyline was a planned culmination in The Sandman series, evolving from small, incidental beginnings.
41:49 🌈 Inclusion was a conscious choice in Sandman to reflect diverse characters not seen in mainstream comics.
42:32 📚 Sandman comics prioritize diverse, unconventional characters over traditional mainstream heroes.
43:41 🎨 Creating characters for Sandman involved drawing inspiration from real people and adding imaginative elements.
45:04 🎭 Sandman comics emphasize complex characters and unconventional narratives without resorting to typical superhero conflicts.
45:53 📝 Storyboarding for Sandman involved Neil Gaiman sketching out basic comic layouts to ensure artistic feasibility.
46:55 🎨 Neil Gaiman contributed basic character sketches for Sandman but relied on professional artists for detailed artwork.
47:43 📚 Neil Gaiman opted not to include certain stories in Sandman, like one involving sensitive themes, to avoid misinterpretation.
49:45 📖 Neil Gaiman still has untold Sandman stories in mind, such as Delight's transformation into Delirium.
50:37 🎬 Neil Gaiman completed Sandman with a satisfying conclusion, leaving open the possibility for future collaborations and adaptations.
52:27 🎥 Neil Gaiman is actively involved in scripting Sandman Season 2, with plans to build on themes from Season 1.
54:19 🕶 The Corinthian's creation in Sandman stemmed from Neil Gaiman's fascination with the mysterious allure of dark glasses.
56:11 📚 Sandman integrates historical stories like Orpheus and Baghdad, blending researched elements with original narratives.
59:10 📚 Neil Gaiman's current focus includes overseeing multiple adaptations and projects, leaving little time for novel writing.
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