The Sandman: Preludes & Nocturnes #[1]

Nov 1991 · DC · 14.95 USD; 17.95 CAD

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About this Collection

This collection launches Neil Gaiman's landmark DC Vertigo series, gathering the first eight issues of The Sandman. It introduces Dream of the Endless, also known as Morpheus, as he escapes a decades-long imprisonment and sets out to reclaim his lost tools of power, encountering demons, nightmares, and the mortal world along the way. The volume establishes the dark fantasy tone and mythic scope that would define the entire saga.

In "Sleep of the Just," the first chapter of The Sandman: Preludes & Nocturnes, Morpheus—Dream of the Endless—is finally freed after decades in captivity, setting in motion a journey of reckoning and rediscovery. Written by Neil Gaiman and brought to life with haunting visuals by Sam Kieth, with inks by Mike Dringenberg and colors by Robbie Busch, the story unfolds with a quiet dread that gives way to something far more profound. The cover, a striking piece by Dave McKean, captures the eerie stillness of a world on the edge of awakening.

Contains 8 stories

Sleep of the Just

40 pp · Fantasy

John Hathaway (first appearance, death)Roderick Burgess [Magus] (first appearance, death)Ellie Marsten (first appearance)Daniel Bustamonte (first appearance)Stefan Wasserman (first appearance, death)Unity Kinkaid (first appearance)Alex Burgess (first appearance)Sandman [DreamMorpheus] (first appearance)Ruthven Sykes (first appearance, death)Ethel Cripps (first appearance)Choronzon (first appearance, in shadows)Sandman [Wesley Dodds]Paul McGuire (first appearance)Mort Notkin (first appearance, in dreams)

Imperfect Hosts

24 pp · Fantasy

Sandman [Dream, Morpheus]CainAbelGregoryDr. Roger 'Piggy' HuntoonEthel DeeJohn Dee [Doctor Destiny]Lucien The LibrarianEveThe Fashion ThingGoldie (first appearance)Three Witches [MildredMordredCynthia]John Constantine (cameo)Ruthven Sykes (cameo, flashback)Choronzon (cameo, flashback)Justice League [Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (cameo, flashback)Batman [Bruce Wayne] (cameo, flashback)Blue Bettle [Ted Kord] (cameo)Green Lantern [Guy Gardner] (cameo)Black Canary [Dinah Laurel Lance] (cameo)]

...Dream a Little Dream of Me

24 pp · Fantasy, Horror-Suspense

Sandman [Dream, Morpheus]Rachel (first appearance, death) John ConstantineLeighMad HettieChas

A Hope in Hell

24 pp · Fantasy

Sandman [Dream, Morpheus]SquatterbloatEntrigan The DemonNada (first appearance)Lucifer (first appearance in Sandman series)Beelzebub (first appearance in Sandman series)Azazel (first appearance in Sandman series)ChoronzonAgony (first appearance)Ecstasy (first appearance)John Dee [Doctor Destiny]Ethel Dee (behind scenes, death)

Passengers

24 pp · Fantasy

Sandman [Dream, Morpheus]John Dee [Doctor Destiny]Jonathan Crane [Scarecrow]Rosemary Kelly (first appearance, death)Scott Free [Mister Miracle]Granny Goodness (flashback)Zep (dream)Bravo (dream)Weldum (dream)Auralie (dream)Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Mervyn Pumpkinhead (first appearancecameo)

24 Hours

24 pp · Fantasy

Bette Munroe (first appearancedeath)Judy (first appearancedeath)Mark (first appearancedeath)Garry Fletcher (first appearancedeath)Kate Fletcher (first appearancedeath)Marsh (first appearancedeath)John Dee [Doctor Destino]The Amazing HerschelSandman [Dream, Morpheus] (cameo)

Sound and Fury

25 pp · Fantasy

Sandman [Dream, Morpheus]John Dee [Doctor Destiny]Nan Flower (first appearance)EvaAbelGoldieCainGregoryDestinyJonathan Crane [Scarecrow]

The Sound of her Wings

24 pp · Fantasy

Sandman [Dream, Morpheus]Death (first appearance)Franklin (first appearancedeath)Harry (first appearancedeath)Esmé (first appearancedeath)