(JANUARY 1997)
* John Ney Rieber: writer * Peter Snejbjerg: artist *
* Nathan Eyring: colorist *
* Richard Starkings and Comicraft : lettering *
* Neil Gaiman: consultant * Julie Rottenberg: editor *
* Michael Wm. Kaluta: cover art *
page 2, panel 2: Yin and Yang are the two complementary forces which make up the universe in Eastern thought. Note, in particular, that Yin is
thought to represent female and darkness, while Yang represents male and light. (submitted by Shannon Patrick Sullivan)
page 2, panel 3: Industrial Light and Magic is George Lucas' special effects company. Also, the director is wearing a Harvard hat. (contributed by
Sascha Segan)
page 5, panel 4: this is a Dark Tower pun; other references are uncertain. (contributed by Sascha Segan)
page 11, panel 4: these are nereids, or water nymphs. (contributed by Sascha Segan)
page 16, panel 4: Auntie Blodwyn of the glass poodles. See issue # .
page 23, panel 1: Aegaeon, also called Briareus, is a sea giant in Greek mythology. He is an inventor of warships, has a hundred arms and fifty
heads, and is one of three brothers collectively known as the Hecatoncheires. (submitted by Shannon Patrick Sullivan)