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The Absolute Sandman, Volume 1 by Neil GaimanBatman by Frank MillerThe Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr. Punch by Neil GaimanThe Absolute Sandman, Volume 2 by Neil GaimanThe Absolute Sandman, Volume 3 by Neil Gaiman
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994 books — 601 voters

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The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
The Definitive Horror Book List
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Dune by Frank HerbertSlaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.Hyperion by Dan SimmonsThe Fall of Hyperion by Dan SimmonsAmerican Gods by Neil Gaiman
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American Gods by Neil GaimanWings of Wrath by C.S. Friedman
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538 books — 698 voters

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