Episode 139 – The Sandman: A Game of You

(Explicit warning: A couple of swear words are used.) In this episode, Myth Takes, our series on comics and mythology and folklore, continues with The Sandman: A Game of You, collecting issues 32-37 of The Sandman, published by DC/Vertigo Comics! Atlanta actress and friend of the show Jennifer Lee returns for a lively discussion that goes deep into Sandman lore as we get into this 30-year-old story arc that offers an incredibly timely take on the issue of trans identity. Can Barbie save the Land, her childhood dreamscape, from the sinister forces of the Cuckoo? And can this moving tale of growing up and moving on unlock the door to that fabled Barbie Dreamhouse known as ... The Comics Canon? Discussed in This Episode: Similarities to A Doll's House Neil Gaiman's Tumblr post about Wanda Curt has some strong words for Morpheus What IS the Cuckoo, exactly? Brazil The Saga Compendium Astro City Special: Beautie #1 Join us in two weeks as we extend our stay in the Dreaming with a discussion of The Sandman: Fables and Reflections! Until then: Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Twitter or Facebook! And as always, thanks for listening!