The Sandman Series by Neil Gaiman, Leslie S. Klinger

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  • The Sandman: Overture (The Sandman #0)
    #0

    The Sandman: Overture (The Sandman #0)

    Neil Gaiman, J.H. Williams III, Guillermo Ruiz Carreras, Dave Stewart, Todd Klein

    · 35 ratings · published 2015

    Twenty-five years since The Sandman first changed the landscape of modern comics, Neil Gaiman’s legendary series is back in a deluxe hardcover edition!The Sandman: Overture heralds New York Times best-selling writer Neil Gaiman’s return to the art form that made him famous, ably abetted by artistic luminary J.H. Williams III (Batwoman, Promethea), whose lush, widescreen images provide an epic scope to The Sandman’s origin story... more

  • Preludes & Nocturnes (The Sandman #1)
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    Preludes & Nocturnes (The Sandman #1)

    Neil Gaiman

    · 44 ratings · published 1991

    Written by Neil Gaiman; Art by Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, and Malcolm Jones, III; Painted Cover by Dave McKean A wizard attempting to capture Death to bargain for eternal life traps her younger brother Dream instead. Fearful for his safety, the wizard kept him imprisoned in a glass bottle for decades. After his escape, Dream, also known as Morpheus, goes on a quest for his lost objects of power... more

  • The Doll's House (The Sandman #2)
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    The Doll's House (The Sandman #2)

    Neil Gaiman, Todd Klein, Clive Barker

    · 41 ratings · published 1990

    A being who has existed since the beginning of the universe, Dream of the Endless rules over the realm of dreams. In The Doll's House, after a decades-long imprisonment, the Sandman has returned to find that a few dreams and nightmares have escaped to reality. Looking to recapture his lost possessions, Morpheus ventures to the human plane only to learn that a woman named Rose Walker has inadvertently become a dream vortex and threatens to rip apart his world... more

  • Dream Country (The Sandman #3)
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    Dream Country (The Sandman #3)

    Neil Gaiman

    · 43 ratings · published 1990

    The third volume of the Sandman collection is a series of four short comic book stories. In each of these otherwise unrelated stories, Morpheus serves only as a minor character. Here we meet the mother of Morpheus's son, find out what cats dream about, and discover the true origin behind Shakespeare's A Midsummer's Night Dream. The latter won a World Fantasy Award for best short story, the first time a comic book was given that honor. collecting The Sandman #17–20

  • The Absolute Sandman, Volume One (The Sandman #1-3)
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    The Absolute Sandman, Volume One (The Sandman #1-3)

    Neil Gaiman, Mike Dringenberg, Chris Bachalo, Michael Zulli, Kelly Jones, Charles Vess, Colleen Doran, Malcolm Jones III, Steve Parkhouse, Daniel Vozzo, Lee Loughridge, Steve Oliff, Todd Klein, Dave McKean, Sam Kieth

    · 24 ratings · published 1990

    One of the most popular and critically acclaimed comic book titles of all time, New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman's masterpiece The Sandman set new standards for mature, lyrical fantasy and graphic narrative. Now, Vertigo and DC Comics are proud to present the first of four definitive Absolute Editions collecting this groundbreaking series in its entirety... more

  • Season of Mists (The Sandman #4)
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    Season of Mists (The Sandman #4)

    Neil Gaiman, Todd Klein

    · 36 ratings · published 1990

    Ten thousand years ago, Morpheus condemned a woman who loved him to Hell. Now the other members of his immortal family, The Endless, have convinced the Dream King that this was an injustice. To make it right, Morpheus must return to Hell to rescue his banished love -- and Hell's ruler, the fallen angel Lucifer, has already sworn to destroy him.Collects THE SANDMAN #21-28.

  • A Game of You (The Sandman #5)
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    A Game of You (The Sandman #5)

    Neil Gaiman, Todd Klein

    · 33 ratings · published 1992

    Take an apartment house, mix in a drag queen, a lesbian couple, some talking animals, a talking severed head, a confused heroine, and the deadly Cuckoo. Stir vigorously with a hurricane and Morpheus himself and you get this fifth installment of the Sandman series. This story stars Barbie, who first makes an appearance in The Doll's House, who here finds herself a princess in a vivid dreamworld. collecting The Sandman #32–37

  • The Sandman Omnibus, Vol. 1 (The Sandman #1-5)
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    The Sandman Omnibus, Vol. 1 (The Sandman #1-5)

    Neil Gaiman

    · 17 ratings · published 2013

    A New York Times Bestseller!The Sandman is the universally lauded masterwork following Morpheus, Lord of the Dreaming--a vast hallucinatory landscape housing all the dreams of any and everyone who's ever existed. Regardless of cultures or historical eras, all dreamers visit Morpheus' realm--be they gods, demons, muses, mythical creatures, or simply humans who teach Morpheus some surprising lessons... more

  • Fables & Reflections (The Sandman #6)
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    Fables & Reflections (The Sandman #6)

    Neil Gaiman, Duncan Eagleson, Todd Klein

    · 34 ratings · published 1993

    NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Neil Gaiman's transcendent series SANDMAN is often hailed as the definitive Vertigo title and one of the finest achievements in graphic storytelling. Gaiman created an unforgettable tale of the forces that exist beyond life and death by weaving ancient mythology, folklore and fairy tales with his own distinct narrative vision... more

  • The Absolute Sandman, Volume Two (The Sandman #4-6)
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    The Absolute Sandman, Volume Two (The Sandman #4-6)

    Neil Gaiman, Shawn McManus, Kelley Jones, Mike Dringenberg, Bryan Talbot, John Watkiss, Matt Wagner, Stan Woch, Colleen Doran, Duncan Eagleson, John Bolton, Malcolm Jones III, George Pratt, Dick Giordano, P. Craig Russell, Vince Locke, Daniel Vozzo, Steve Oliff, Todd Klein, Dave McKean

    · 20 ratings · published 1992

    One of the most popular and critically acclaimed comic book titles of all time, New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman's masterpiece The Sandman set new standards for mature, lyrical fantasy and graphic narrative. Now, Vertigo and DC Comics are proud to present the second of four definitive Absolute Editions collecting this groundbreaking series in its entirety... more

  • Brief Lives (The Sandman #7)
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    Brief Lives (The Sandman #7)

    Neil Gaiman, Peter Straub

    · 33 ratings · published 1993

    Dream's youngest sister, the loopy Delirium, convinces him to go on a quest for their missing brother, Destruction. But Dream may learn that the cost of finding his prodigal sibling is more than he can bear. collecting The Sandman #41–49

  • Worlds' End (The Sandman #8)
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    Worlds' End (The Sandman #8)

    Neil Gaiman, Todd Klein, Stephen King

    · 30 ratings · published 1993

    A "reality storm" draws an unusual cast of characters together. They take shelter in a tavern, where they amuse each other with their life stories. Although Morpheus is never a focus in these stories, each has something to say about the nature of stories and dreams. With an introduction by Stephen King. SUGGESTED FOR MATURE READERS. Collecting The Sandman #51–56

  • The Absolute Sandman, Volume Three (The Sandman #7-8)
    #7-8

    The Absolute Sandman, Volume Three (The Sandman #7-8)

    Neil Gaiman, Jill Thompson, Vince Locke, Bryan Talbot, Mark Buckingham, P. Craig Russell, Michael Zulli, John Watkiss, Dick Giordano, Mike Allred, Shea Anton Pensa, Alec Stevens, Gary Amaro, Kent Williams, Tony Harris, Steve Leialoha, Daniel Vozzo, Lovern Kindzierski, Sherilyn van Valkenburgh, Todd Klein, Dave McKean

    · 18 ratings · published 1993

    One of the most popular and critically acclaimed comic book titles of all time, New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman's masterpiece The Sandman set new standards for mature, lyrical fantasy and graphic narrative. Now, Vertigo and DC Comics are proud to present the third of four definitive Absolute Editions collecting this groundbreaking series in its entirety... more

  • The Kindly Ones (The Sandman #9)
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    The Kindly Ones (The Sandman #9)

    Neil Gaiman, Teddy Kristiansen, Todd Klein

    · 31 ratings · published 1995

    The Penultimate volume to the phenomenal Sandman series: distraught by the kidnapping and presumed death of her son, and believing Morpheus to be responsible, Lyta Hall calls the ancient wrath of the Furies down upon him. A former superheroine blames Morpheus for the death of her child and summons an ancient curse of vengeance against the Lord of Dream. The "kindly ones" enter his realm and force a sacrifice that will change the Dreaming forever. collecting The Sandman #57–69 and Vertigo Jam #1

  • The Wake (The Sandman #10)
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    The Wake (The Sandman #10)

    Neil Gaiman

    · 30 ratings · published 1996

    When a Dream ends, there is only one thing left to do...THE WAKEIn which the repercussions of the Death of Lord Morpheus are felt, and, in an epilogue, William Shakespeare learns the price of getting what you want... more

  • The Absolute Sandman, Volume Four (The Sandman #9-10)
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    The Absolute Sandman, Volume Four (The Sandman #9-10)

    Neil Gaiman, Marc Hempel, Michael Zulli, D'Israeli, Richard Case, Charles Vess, Teddy Kristiansen, Jon J. Muth, Kevin Nowlan, Dean Ormston, Glyn Dillion, Daniel Vozzo, Todd Klein, Dave McKean

    · 20 ratings · published 1996

    One of the most popular and critically acclaimed book titles of all time, New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman's masterpiece The Sandman set new standards for mature, lyrical fantasy and graphic narrative. Now, Vertigo and DC Comics are proud to present the last of four definitive Absolute Editions collecting this groundbreaking series in its entirety... more

  • The Sandman Omnibus, Vol. 2 (The Sandman #6-10)
    #6-10

    The Sandman Omnibus, Vol. 2 (The Sandman #6-10)

    Neil Gaiman

    · 12 ratings · published 2013

    The Sandman is the universally lauded masterwork following Morpheus, Lord of the Dreaming--a vast hallucinatory landscape housing all the dreams of any and everyone who's ever existed. Regardless of cultures or historical eras, all dreamers visit Morpheus' realm--be they gods, demons, muses, mythical creatures, or simply humans who teach Morpheus some surprising lessons... more

  • The Sandman: Endless Nights (The Sandman #11)
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    The Sandman: Endless Nights (The Sandman #11)

    Neil Gaiman, Todd Klein

    · 26 ratings · published 2003

    'The Sandman' is a series of award-winning graphic novels. It blends modern myth and dark fantasy, in which historical drama, contemporary fiction and legend are interwoven.

  • The Annotated Sandman, Vol. 1 (The Sandman #1-20)
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    The Annotated Sandman, Vol. 1 (The Sandman #1-20)

    Neil Gaiman, Leslie S. Klinger

    · 10 ratings · published 2011

    A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERMeet the Endless, a family of immortals that govern all aspects of life and death throughout the universe. However, one of theirown lays captured--Dream, the Lord of Sleep. As Dream makes his escape and returns to his duties after 70 years of imprison-ment, he encounters countless characters from myth, legend and comics, from Lucifer himself to the tragic Greek hero Orpheusto the HELLBLAZER John Constantine... more

  • The Annotated Sandman, Vol. 3 (The Sandman #40-55)
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    The Annotated Sandman, Vol. 3 (The Sandman #40-55)

    Neil Gaiman, Leslie S. Klinger

    · 6 ratings · published 2014

    The third of four volumes, THE ANNOTATED SANDMAN reprints Neil Gaiman’s THE SANDMAN with annotations by Leslie Klinger (The Annotated Sherlock Holmes, The Annotated Dracula) that delve into the historical and literary references contained in the series. In this volume, Leslie Klinger provides historical insights into issues #40-55 of THE SANDMAN, along with THE SANDMAN SPECIAL #1 and “How They Met Themselves” from VERTIGO: WINTER’S EDGE #3... more

  • The Annotated Sandman, Vol. 4 (The Sandman #57-75)
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    The Annotated Sandman, Vol. 4 (The Sandman #57-75)

    Neil Gaiman, Leslie S. Klinger

    · 2 ratings · published 2015

    In-depth, informative and entertaining, The Annotated Sandman is a fascinating look at the celebrated comic book series written by New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman.  The Sandman is one of the most acclaimed titles in the history of comics... more

  • The Absolute Sandman, Volume Five (The Sandman #11-Midnight Theatre)
    #11-Midnight Theatre

    The Absolute Sandman, Volume Five (The Sandman #11-Midnight Theatre)

    Neil Gaiman, Teddy Kristiansen, Lovern Kindzierski, Chris Chuckry, Todd Klein

    · 16 ratings · published 2011

    One of the most popular and critically acclaimed comic book titles of all time, New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman's masterpiece THE SANDMAN set new standards for mature, lyrical fantasy and graphic narrative. Now, Vertigo and DC Comics are proud to present a fifth definitive Absolute Edition collecting all of Gaiman's The Sandman work published after the conclusion of his groundbreaking series... more

  • The Sandman: The Dream Hunters (The Sandman #Prose novella)
    #Prose novella

    The Sandman: The Dream Hunters (The Sandman #Prose novella)

    Neil Gaiman

    · 25 ratings · published 1999

    Sandman fans should feel lucky that master fantasy writer Neil Gaiman discovered the mythical world of Japanese fables while researching his translation of Hayao Miyazaki's film Princess Mononoke. At the same time, while preparing for the Sandman 10th anniversary, he met Yoshitaka Amano, his artist for the 11th Sandman book. Amano is the famed designer of the Final Fantasy game series... more

  • Sandman: The Dream Hunters (The Sandman #Graphic novel)
    #Graphic novel

    Sandman: The Dream Hunters (The Sandman #Graphic novel)

    P. Craig Russell, Neil Gaiman

    · 24 ratings · published 2008

    THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS is a comics adaptation of Gaiman's original prose novella by the same name illustrated by Yoshitako Amano. This graphic novel was illustrated by the legendary P. Craig Russell. A humble young monk and a magical, shape-changing fox find themselves romantically drawn together. As their love blooms, the fox learns of a devilish plot by a group of demons and a Japanese emperor to steal the monk's life... more

  • Sandman Midnight Theatre (The Sandman #One-shot)
    #One-shot

    Sandman Midnight Theatre (The Sandman #One-shot)

    Neil Gaiman, Matt Wagner, Teddy Kristiansen, Todd Klein

    · 12 ratings · published 1995

    A one-shot comic book in which two DC comics characters called the Sandman — Dream and Wesley Dodds — encounter each other.

  • The Sandman Special  #1 (The Sandman #One-shot)
    #One-shot

    The Sandman Special #1 (The Sandman #One-shot)

    Neil Gaiman

    · 10 ratings · published 1991

    Morpheus has done a lot of regrettable things in his existence, but this issue features one of his most remorseful as his son, Orpheus, comes to terms with his place in the Endless family--and his own limits--in a gruesome, standalone parable.

  • The Sandman Companion: A Dreamer's Guide to the Award-Winning Comic Series (The Sandman #Companion)
    #Companion

    The Sandman Companion: A Dreamer's Guide to the Award-Winning Comic Series (The Sandman #Companion)

    Hy Bender

    · 18 ratings · published 1999

    The Sandman was a groundbreaking and award-winning series that told the dark and tragic tale of Morpheus, the King of Dreams. A fascinating mythology of horror and consequence, this epic masterfully combined intriguing literature with captivating art. THE SANDMAN COMPANION is an exhaustive guide to this legend... more

  • Sandman Box Set (The Sandman #Box)
    #Box

    Sandman Box Set (The Sandman #Box)

    Neil Gaiman

    · 3 ratings · published 2020

    Weaving together ancient mythology, folklore, and fairy tales with his own distinct narrative vision, Gaiman created an unforgettable tale of the forces that exist beyond life and death. The Sandman universe is a master-creation following Dream, also known as Morpheus, lord of the Dreaming — a vast, hallucinatory landscape that houses all the dreams of any and everyone who has ever existed. Gods, demons, mortals, and everything in between... more

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