(Among other things, it contains one of the very best single-issue horror stories I've ever read.) But I should also note that it’s an imperfect introduction to The Sandman as a whole. It begins with Dream’s decades-long imprisonment-an essential story point with consequences that stretch to the end of the series-and chronicles his escape and his attempt to regain his powers in a linear, satisfying fashion. But if you’re still on the fence, and just want to dip your toe into the Sandman universe, go with Preludes and Nocturnes. Well, if you’re ready to go all in on The Sandman, go ahead and buy the first Omnibus. Two matching (and massive) hardcover volumes, titled The Sandman Omnibus, which collect the entire series. It’s a great resource for hardcore fans-but not a great starting point. The art is also completely recolored from the original comic-book run, which remains controversial among Sandman fans.įour matching hardcover volumes, titled The Annotated Sandman, which include detailed notes on all the allusions and references buried in the series. If you want to read the whole series, there are a few easily available options:ġ0 individual softcover volumes-beginning with Preludes and Nocturnes and ending with The Wake-which also give names to the biggest plot arcs of the series.įour matching hardcover volumes, titled The Absolute Sandman, which collect the entire series. The Sandman was originally published as a monthly comic-but today, you’ll have a better time reading it in book form.
When you need to understand something, Sandman will make sure you understand it.
Sandman is a pretty complicated story, but it doesn’t ask you to wrap your head around everything it’s doing right away. Collects THE SANDMAN #1-8.īY (AUTHOR) Gaiman, Neil, BY (AUTHOR) Kieth, SamDon’t worry. This book also includes the story The Sound of Her Wings, which introduces us to the pragmatic and perky goth girl Death. On his arduous journey Morpheus encounters Lucifer, John Constantine, and an all-powerful madman. After his 70 year imprisonment and eventual escape, Dream, also known as Morpheus, goes on a quest for his lost objects of power. In PRELUDES and NOCTURNES, an occultist attempting to capture Death to bargain for eternal life traps her younger brother Dream instead. 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. New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman's transcendent series THE SANDMAN is often hailed as the definitive Vertigo title and one of the finest achievements in graphic storytelling.
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