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SANDMAN TP (2025)

"In the final Sandman tales from issues #70-75 of the acclaimed horror series, Morpheus makes the ultimate decision between change and death. As one journey for the Endless ends, another begins for the Lord of Dreams and his family. All the pieces come together for the final moments of THE SANDMAN."

"Written by Neil Gaiman; Art by Michael Zulli, Jon J. Muth, and Charles Vess A groundbreaking and award-winning epic that masterfully creates a modern myth of dark fantasy, the Sandman series tells the tale of Morpheus, the King of Dreams. As a being of infinite power, Morpheus has ruled over the realm of the dreaming since the beginning of time. But now after a tragic fall, Morpheus is no more. In the touching and final chapter of this fantastical legend, friends, siblings, enemies and lovers gather to mourn and honor the fallen Lord. Realistically depicting the feelings of loss and despair associated with death, THE SANDMAN: THE WAKE is an emotional tale of remembrance and rebirth."

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Sandman TPB Volume 10 The Wake (Feb058370)

Issue #10

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Sandman TPB Volume 10 The Wake (Feb058370)

Release: February 18, 2009
Sandman TPB Volume 09 The Kindly Ones (Oct058019)

Issue #9

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Sandman TPB Volume 09 The Kindly Ones (Oct058019)

Release: February 18, 2009
Sandman TPB Volume 08 Worlds End (Feb068041)

Issue #8

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Sandman TPB Volume 08 Worlds End (Feb068041)

Release: February 18, 2009
Sandman TPB Volume 07 Brief Lives (Jul058227)

Issue #7

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Sandman TPB Volume 07 Brief Lives (Jul058227)

Release: February 18, 2009
Sandman TPB Volume 06 Fables And Reflections (Oct058277)

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Sandman TPB Volume 06 Fables And Reflections (Oct058277)

Release: February 18, 2009
Sandman TPB Volume 05 A Game Of You (Oct058278)

Issue #5

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Sandman TPB Volume 05 A Game Of You (Oct058278)

Release: February 18, 2009
Sandman TPB Volume 04 Season Of Mists New Edition (Oct100330) (Mature)

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Sandman TPB Volume 04 Season Of Mists New Edition (Oct100330) (Mature)

Release: September 18, 2013
Sandman TPB Volume 03 Dream Country (Jan058148)

Issue #3

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Sandman TPB Volume 03 Dream Country (Jan058148)

Release: February 18, 2009
Sandman TPB Volume 02 The Dolls House (Apr058268)

Issue #2

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Sandman TPB Volume 02 The Dolls House (Apr058268)

Release: February 18, 2009
Sandman TPB Volume 01 Preludes & Nocturnes (Dec058090)

Issue #1

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Sandman TPB Volume 01 Preludes & Nocturnes (Dec058090)

Release: February 18, 2009

Reading Order

  1. Sandman TPB Volume 01 Preludes & Nocturnes (Dec058090)

    "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. On the way, Morpheus encounters Lucifer and demons from Hell, the Justice League, and John Constantine, the Hellblazer. This book also includes the story 'The Sound of Her Wings' which introduces us to the pragmatic and perky goth girl, Death."

  2. Sandman TPB Volume 02 The Dolls House (Apr058268)

    "Written by Neil Gaiman; Art by various; Painted Cover by Dave McKean 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."

  3. Sandman TPB Volume 03 Dream Country (Jan058148)

    "Written by Neil Gaiman; Art by Kelley Jones, Charles Vess, Colleen Doran and Malcolm Jones, III; Painted Cover by Dave McKean 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."

  4. Sandman TPB Volume 04 Season Of Mists New Edition (Oct100330) (Mature)

    "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."

  5. Sandman TPB Volume 05 A Game Of You (Oct058278)

    "Written by Neil Gaiman; Art by Shawn McManus, Colleen Doran, Bryan Talbot, George Pratt, Stan Woch, and Dick Giordano; Cover by Dave McKean 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."

  6. Sandman TPB Volume 06 Fables And Reflections (Oct058277)

    "Written by Neil Gaiman; Art by Jill Thompson and Vince Locke; Painted Cover by Dave McKean 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."

  7. Sandman TPB Volume 07 Brief Lives (Jul058227)

    "Written by Neil Gaiman; Art by P. Craig Russell, Bryan Talbot, Shawn McManus, Jill Thompson and others The critically acclaimed THE SANDMAN: FABLES AND REFLECTIONS continues the fantastical epic of Morpheus, the King of Dreams, as he observes and interacts with an odd assortment of historical and fictional characters throughout time. Featuring tales of kings, explorers, spies, and werewolves, this book of myth and imagination delves into the dark dreams of Augustus Caesar, Marco Polo, Cain and Abel, Norton I, and Orpheus to illustrate the effects that these subconscious musings have had on the course of history and mankind."

  8. Sandman TPB Volume 08 Worlds End (Feb068041)

    "Written by Neil Gaiman; Art by Michael Allred, Gary Amaro, Mark Buckingham, Dick Giordano, and various; Painted Cover by Dave McKean A 'reality storm' draws and 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."

  9. Sandman TPB Volume 09 The Kindly Ones (Oct058019)

    "Written by Neil Gaiman; Art by Mark Hempel, Teddy Kristiansen, and various; Painted Cover by Dave McKean 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."

  10. Sandman TPB Volume 10 The Wake (Feb058370)

    "Written by Neil Gaiman; Art by Michael Zulli, Jon J. Muth, and Charles Vess A groundbreaking and award-winning epic that masterfully creates a modern myth of dark fantasy, the Sandman series tells the tale of Morpheus, the King of Dreams. As a being of infinite power, Morpheus has ruled over the realm of the dreaming since the beginning of time. But now after a tragic fall, Morpheus is no more. In the touching and final chapter of this fantastical legend, friends, siblings, enemies and lovers gather to mourn and honor the fallen Lord. Realistically depicting the feelings of loss and despair associated with death, THE SANDMAN: THE WAKE is an emotional tale of remembrance and rebirth."