Here is a list of Russell's works that I have read, in my order of preference.
1) Murder Mysteries
This is a beautiful, amazing work. Russell draws Neil Gaiman's short story about an angelic detective investigating the first murder in heaven.
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2) Ramadan
Perhaps his most famous work, this story, Sandman #50, tells of the rise and fall of Baghdad on the whims of a magical caliph. |
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3) Ring of the Nibelung
A huge magnum opus, this is an adaptation of Wagner's entire Ring Cycle. The whole damn thing. Over 400 pages.
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4) Coraline
The most recent book on this list, Russell adapted Neil Gaiman's best-selling children's novel. He must draw from live models, because his people here, particularly Coraline, the pre-teen star, look incredibly realistic. |
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5) Endless Nights
Russell drew the segment about Death in this Endless compilation by Neil Gamain. I highly recommend getting this; Gaiman hand-picked seven of the most famous illustrators living for it. |
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6) Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight: Hothouse
This is the first work I saw of Russell's. His detail of Poison Ivy's plants and thousands of ivy leaves is amazing. |
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7) Gift of the Magi
Excellent short story that I read in a compilation. |
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8) Isolation and Illusion
This was collected too, and is a briliant showcase for his dreams and imaginative concepts. |
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9) Tales of the Slayers
Short story set in Victorian times, playing to Russell's strengths. |
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10) Fables: The Last Castle
Not as good, since Russell didn't complete all the illustration himself. |
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