Sandman Mystery Theatre Compendium

Set in 1930s New York, this DC series reimagines the pulp-era Sandman as a human vigilante, Wesley Dodds, who uses a gas gun and prophetic dreams to fight crime. Written by Matt Wagner and drawn by Guy Davis and others, the 1990s run collected here focuses on moody, character-driven mysteries rather than superheroics. Its two compendium issues gather the acclaimed series, which stands as a mature, noir-infused cornerstone of DC's Vertigo-era storytelling.