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(SEPTEMBER 1995)(collected as part of the RECKONINGS trade paperback)

* John Ney Rieber: writer * Peter Snejbjerg: artist *
* Sherilyn Van Valkenburgh: colorist *
* Richard Starkings and Comicraft : lettering *
* Neil Gaiman: consultant * Julie Rottenberg: editor *
* Greg Spalenka: cover art *


page 2, panel 2: The "Lacey" dolls are parodies of Mattel's "Barbie" dolls and their imitations. Although they have been popular for decades, Barbie dolls have frequently been said to promote a poor self-image for girls; Molly, it seems, agrees with this assessment. (submitted by Shannon Patrick Sullivan)

page 3, panel 1: The creature whose likeness decorates the side of the doll house roof is a pegasus, a creature from Greek mythology who sprang from the blood of the Medusa after she was slain by Perseus. (submitted by Shannon Patrick Sullivan)

page 6, panel 4: The Vale (or Valley) of Hinnon lies west and south of Jerusalem in Israel. (submitted by Shannon Patrick Sullivan)

page 11, panel 4: According to a nursery rhyme, girls are made of "sugar and spice and everything nice". (submitted by Shannon Patrick Sullivan)

page 14, panel 4: "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" ("A Little Night Music") is one of the most famous works of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. (submitted by Shannon Patrick Sullivan)

page ?, panel 5: The rowan is one of the best-known protection against Faeries. (submitted by Shannon Patrick Sullivan)





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