The Books of Magic #42 (1993-2000) Vol.2

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The Books of Magic #42 (1997)

Publisher: Vertigo (DC Comics)

Story Summary:

The walls between fantasy and nightmare close in as Tim Hunter plunges deeper into self-doubt and magical disorientation. Grieving, confused, and pushed by unseen forces, Tim’s emotional struggle plays out on both literal and symbolic planes. Vivid dreamscapes, haunting imagery, and warped logic dominate the issue as he faces echoes of past choices and the creeping dread of future ones. Snejbjerg's art is especially expressive here, balancing surreal landscapes with human vulnerability.

The Books of Magic #42 (1997)

Publisher: Vertigo (DC Comics)

Story Summary:

The walls between fantasy and nightmare close in as Tim Hunter plunges deeper into self-doubt and magical disorientation. Grieving, confused, and pushed by unseen forces, Tim’s emotional struggle plays out on both literal and symbolic planes. Vivid dreamscapes, haunting imagery, and warped logic dominate the issue as he faces echoes of past choices and the creeping dread of future ones. Snejbjerg's art is especially expressive here, balancing surreal landscapes with human vulnerability.

Release Date: October 1997

Key Features:

  • Major turning point in Tim Hunter's emotional and magical journey

  • Features Tim's psychological confrontation with guilt and grief

  • Includes allegorical dream sequences and symbolic visuals

  • Part of the ongoing “Other Tim” arc

Creative Team:

  • Writer: John Ney Rieber

  • Artist: Peter Snejbjerg

  • Cover Artist: Charles Vess