When I saw David McKean’s art for the first time, it struck me as odd. I was 15 years old, the whole world of comic books was opening itself up to me. Until then, the only comic book art I was familiar with was what dominated most of the shelves in the comic book stores: Super-Hero comic art. Dave McKean’s Sandman covers were much different than what I saw on the cover of Superman, Detective Comics and Uncanny X-Men.
I found his artwork very intriguing. Making me think about what was on the inside of the comic book, that could inspire such an interesting cover? That’s part of the beauty that is Dave McKean’s art. It’s like a puzzle you need to solve, so you must buy that comic book now! Haha! I’m also delighted to say that Dave’s art appears in children’s books too! He has teamed up with Sandman Creator & Writer Neil Gaiman (yes, again!) to create unique and creative stories for children. I cannot tell you how excited my inner fan girl gets, when I check one of these books out from the library, for my daughter. I feel like we’re both getting something new to read! Dave has an enormous body of work. Sandman is just the first place I was exposed to his work, and is only the tip of the iceberg. You can learn more about all of his work on this very nice fan site. Dave’s official website is currently turned off because he’s too busy adding beauty to this world. Thanks for that, Dave! 🙂 Also if you’re interested in buying some of Dave McKean’s artwork please support your local comic book shop.
Sandman The Dolls House
Crazy Hair (Children’s Book)
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Absolute Death
Images belong to Dave McKean
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