Now thatThe Sandmanis streaming onNetflix, a whole new generation has come face-to-face with the Corinthian.
He is also, as actorBoyd Holbrookmakes clear on screen, extremely cool and attractive.
All of that together has made him a fan favorite, both then and now.
Boyd Holbrook as the Corinthian in Netflix’s ‘The Sandman,’ and the character as he appears on the cover of ‘The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country’ #3.DC Comics
The art is done by Lisandro Estherren and guests like Yanick Paquette and Andrea Sorrentino.
In a new interview with EW, Tynion explains what fascinates him about the Corinthian.
“He is such a creepy figure, and he leans into this core set of fears.
The Corinthian walks the Dreaming in ‘Nightmare Country’ #1. Art by Yanick Paquette.DC Comics
He’s essentially the patron saint of serial killers.”
Dream of the Endless originally created the Corinthian to be a “dark mirror” for mankind.
AsNightmare Countrybegins, the Corinthian is once again in the real world, looking for answers.
The Corinthian in ‘Nightmare Country’ #1. Art by Yanick Paquette.DC Comics
He wants to be where the people are.
He does not actually care about the person.
That desire to escape and take something real is core to him."
The Corinthian in ‘Nightmare Country’ #1. Art by Yanick Paquette.DC Comics
The Corinthian of Nightmare Country is also torn between his two incarnations.
Tynion continues, “Morpheus describes him as the dark mirror that was meant to be held against humanity.
“The way that monsters come from fear is inSomething Is Killing the Children.
The Corinthian and Lucien explore The Dreaming’s library in ‘Nightmare Country’ #2. Art by Lisandro Estherren.DC Comics
The way that collective belief reshapes reality is inThe Department of Truth.”
And he sent me back a reply: ‘I’m so glad!’
It was just one sentence, but it meant the world to me.”
The Corinthian and Lucien explore The Dreaming’s library in ‘Nightmare Country’ #2. Art by Lisandro Estherren.DC Comics
Now things have come full circle.
