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The Sandman Books In Order

Sandman Graphic Novels In Publication Order

  1. Preludes and Nocturnes (1989)
  2. The Doll’s House (1990)
  3. Dream Country (1991)
  4. Season of Mists (1992)
  5. A Game of You (1993)
  6. Fables and Reflections (1993)
  7. The Brief Lives (1993)
  8. Worlds’ End (1995)
  9. The Kindly Ones (1996)
  10. The Wake (1997)
  11. The Dream Hunters (1999)
  12. Endless Nights (2003)
  13. Overture (2015)

Sandman Non-Fiction Books In Publication Order

  1. Dustcovers: The Collected Sandman Covers, 1989-1997 (1997)
  2. The Sandman Companion (1999)
  3. The Quotable Sandman (2001)

Sandman Graphic Novels Book Covers

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The Sandman Books Overview

Preludes and Nocturnes

New York Times best selling 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. In PRELUDES & NOCTURNES, an occultist attempting to capture Death to bargain for eternal life traps her younger brother Dream instead. After his 70 year imprisonment and eventual escape, Dream, also known as Morpheus, goes on a quest for his lost objects of power. On his arduous journey Morpheus encounters Lucifer, John Constantine, and an all powerful madman. This book also includes the story ‘The Sound of Her Wings,’ which introduces us to the pragmatic and perky goth girl Death. Includes issues 1 8 of the original series with completely new coloring, approved by the author.

The Doll’s House

New York Times best selling 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. During Morpheus’s incarceration, three dreams escaped the Dreaming and are now loose in the waking world. At the same time, a young woman named Rose Walker is searching for her little brother. As their stories converge, a vortex is discovered that could destroy all dreamers, and the world itself. Features an introduction by Clive Barker. This volume includes issues 9 16 of the original series and features completely new coloring, approved by the author.

Dream Country

The third book 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. This volume includes issues 17 20 of the original series and features completely new coloring, approved by the author, of issues 17 and 18.

Season of Mists

Volume Four of New York Times best selling author Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed creation, with updated coloring and new trade dress. 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.

A Game of You

Volume Five of New York Times best selling author Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed creation THE SANDMAN collects one of the series most beloved storylines. Take an apartment house, add in a drag queen, a lesbian couple, some talking animals, a talking severed head, a confused hero*ine 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 and now finds herself a princess in a vivid dreamworld.

Fables and Reflections

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.

The Wake

This is the conclusion to the much talked about Sandman series. It may be best to start your Sandman acquaintance with earlier episodes, but The Wake stands as one of Neil Gaiman’s strongest and most consistent Sandman volumes to date.

The Dream Hunters

THE SANDMAN: The Dream Hunters is a comics adaptation of Gaiman’s original prose novella by the same name illustrated by Yosh*itako 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. With the aid of Morpheus, the fox must use all of her cunning and creative thinking to foil this evil scheme and save the man that she loves.

Endless Nights

Featuring the popular characters from the award winning Sandman series by Neil Caiman, THE SANDMAN: Endless Nights reveals the legend of the Endless, a family of magical and mythical beings who exist and interact in the real world. Born at the beginning of time, Destiny, Death, Dream, Desire, Despair, Delirium, and Destruction are seven brothers and sisters who each lord over their respective realms. In this highly imaginative book that boasts a diverse styles of breathtaking art, these seven peculiar and powerful siblings each reveal more about their true being as they star in their own tales of curiosity and wonder. THE SANDMAN: Endless Nights was the first comic graphic novel to be listed on the ‘NY Times Best seller list. SUGGESTED FOR MATURE READERS.