RichardMayhewleadsanordinarylifeinLondonwhenonedayagirlnamedDoorfalls,injured,acrosshispath.Thenextthingheknows,hislifeisgoneandhe'spulledintothefantasticalworldofLondonBelow.PursuedbythemurderousMessrs.CroupandVandemar,DoorandRichardwiththehelpofHunterandtheMarquisdeCarabas,attempttofindtheAngelIslington,whoknowsthesecretbehindthemurderofDoor'sfamily,andpossiblyawayforRichardtogohome.
WriterNeilGaimanisseenintheopeningcredits;he'stheshadowyfigurestandinginthearchway.
