Neil Gaiman's Books of Magic Are The Perfect Harry Potter Replacement
Any fans of the Harry Potter universe who may be looking for an enjoyable replacement should look no further, as the Vertigo & DC Comics series Books of Magic is exactly what they are looking for! Originally created and written by Neil Gaiman in the 90s, Books of Magic's hero is Tim Hunter, a young magical boy with glasses and a pet owl, who debuted seven full years before Harry Potter did.
With the creator of Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling, being publicly transphobic, many fans of the beloved franchise are looking for other media that can fill the gap left by Harry Potter. Tim Hunter and the Books of Magic series are a wonderful way to continue enjoying the story of a young boy on a quest to learn magic, and his place in the world, without the painful connections to such a harmful and polarizing creator.
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The first Books of Magic mini-series was created by Neil Gaiman, beloved fantasy novelist and creator of The Sandman, and published in 1990 by DC Comics' Vertigo imprint. The series followed Tim Hunter, a 12-year old boy who is suddenly thrust into the full magic universe of DC Comics after he becomes aware that there is a prophecy stating that he will be the greatest magician who ever lived, for either the side of good or evil. Thrust into DC's magical world Tim is given a tour of the universe by characters like The Phantom Stranger, The Sandman, and Justice League Dark members John Constantine and Zatanna, forcing him to decide if he wants to fulfill his destiny or remain an unaware mortal. After the popularity of the original 4-issue limited series — which featured art by John Bolton, Scott Hampton, Charles Vess, and Paul Johnson — an
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