Matthew the Raven
Creation & Design
Matthew the Raven was created by Neil Gaiman as a companion to Dream in 'The Sandman' series, symbolizing the connection between the waking world and the Dreaming.Early Years
Matthew first appeared as a raven who serves Dream, providing guidance and companionship throughout the series.Character Development
Throughout The Sandman series, Matthew evolves from a mere companion to a character with depth, showcasing loyalty, wisdom, and a unique perspective on the events surrounding Dream.Cultural Reception
Matthew the Raven has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his wit and depth as a character.Character Details
Real Name:
Matthew
Aliases:
Matthew the Raven
Species:
Raven
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Endless, Dream
Abilities:
Flight, Shape-shifting, Communication
Weight:
unknown
Height:
5' 0"
Eye Color:
black
Hair Color:
black
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Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of the second Swamp Thing, Alec Holland
1st cameo appearance of Anton Arcane
1st appearance of Matt Cable, later becomes the Sandman's raven
1st cameo appearance of the Un-Men
1st appearance of Nathan Ellery, the man who caused the explosion that created Swamp Thing
First ongoing Swamp Thing solo title
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of the second Swamp Thing, Alec Holland
1st cameo appearance of Anton Arcane
1st appearance of Matt Cable, later becomes the Sandman's raven
1st cameo appearance of the Un-Men
1st appearance of Nathan Ellery, the man who caused the explosion that created Swamp Thing
First ongoing Swamp Thing solo title
Key Facts
3rd appearance of Dream
1st appearance of Dream outside of The Sandman series
Death of Matt Cable, becomes Matthew the Raven
Key Facts
3rd appearance of Dream
1st appearance of Dream outside of The Sandman series
Death of Matt Cable, becomes Matthew the Raven
Key Facts
1st full appearance of Fiddler's Green, in human form
1st appearance of Matthew the Raven, formerly introduced as Matt Cable in Swamp Thing #1 (1972)
Key Facts
1st full appearance of Fiddler's Green, in human form
1st appearance of Matthew the Raven, formerly introduced as Matt Cable in Swamp Thing #1 (1972)
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