From the writing to the artwork, Hellblazer #27 is an exercise in pure artistry. Gaiman and McKean's efforts work in perfect harmony, resulting in a story that holds up decades after its initial publication, a feat very few comics can boast. Though this creative team never again contributed to this series, they left an indelible mark on the title. If ever there is a comic that can, in a concise manner, demonstrate the artistic potential of the medium, this is it. Read Full Review

All he wanted was for someone to care about him. Someone to hold him. Someone to warm him. Nobody would. When we hold each other, in the darkness, it doesn't make the darkness go away. The bad things are still out there. The nightmares are still walking. When we hold each other, we feel -- not safe, but better. "It's all right," we whisper. "I'm here. I love you." And we lie, "I'll never leave you." For just a moment or two the darkness doesn't seem do bad. When we hold each other.