Poppycock October/Novemeber 2014 | Page 9

culture Grimm’s Household Tales-foundational darkside children’s tales accompanied with excellent illustrations by Mervyn Peake. The Sandman vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes--brings together high literature, horror, and the graphic novel in the introductory volume to the acclaimed series by Neil Gaiman. Hopefully these suggestions make the transition into the colder months a warm experience. With most of these in the retail range of $12-$30, it’s worth grabbing that fuzzy throw blanket, making a cup of tea and staying in for the day (or the week, we won’t tell). 9