(W/A/CA) Jim Blanchard A visually rich and outrageous collection from the 1982-2002 work of Jim Blanchard documenting the halcyon days of punk rock, grunge as well as page after page of psychedelic art, bizarre sociopathic comics, exquisitely detailed pop culture portraits and twisted "glamour girl" art, making this an overwhelming and long-overdue compendium by an elusive, dedicated, and complex artist.

The Sandman stands as one of the most beloved comic book series of all time, and now Neil Gaiman's masterpiece is collected in a newly expanded 14-volume box set! This collection includes trade paperback editions of The Sandman volumes 1-10, collecting the original 75 issues of the seminal series and more, along with the prequel The Sandman: Overture, illustrated by J.H. Williams III; The Sandman: Dream Hunters (both the prose story illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano and the comics adaptation illustrated by P. Craig Russell); and The Sandman: Endless Nights, featuring seven short stories starring the Endless.

The third volume collecting Neil Gaiman's seminal, award-winning series starring the Dream King in deluxe format. ABSOLUTE SANDMAN VOL. 3 presents several key SANDMAN tales in a slipcased hardcover edition, including 'Brief Lives,' in which the Sandman's sister Delirium prevails upon her older brother to help her find their missing sibling, Destruction. But their journey through the Waking World has dramatic repercussions for their family and also for the relationship between the Sandman and his wayward son, Orpheus. Also included is the spectacular short story 'Ramadan,' a tale of a young king of ancient Baghdad and the deal he strikes with The Sandman to grant his city immortality, with spectacular illustrations by P. Craig Russell (Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde, The Jungle Book). Never-before-collected bonus features include pin-up pages from galleries in THE SANDMAN #50 and SANDMAN SPECIAL #1, the Desire story from VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE #3, THE ENDLESS GALLERY #1, script and thumbnails from THE SANDMAN #50, and a section on the Endless retail products (poster, statues, t-shirts, L

(W) Neil Gaiman & Various (A) Chris Bachalo & Various (CA) Dave McKean In celebration of the Sandman's 30th anniversary, DC presents a new Omnibus written by New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman! This new collection includes THE SANDMAN: OVERTURE #1-6, THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS (illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano) and THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS #1-4 (adapted by P. Craig Russell), THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS, SANDMAN MIDNITE THEATRE #1, DEATH: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING #1-3, DEATH: THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE #1-3, plus stories from VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE #1 and 3 and much more!

DC Comics is proud to present the second volume of the comics classic THE SANDMAN in Absolute format! The second of four beautifully designed slipcased volumes, THE ABSOLUTE SANDMAN VOL. 2 collects issues 21-39 of THE SANDMAN and features remastered coloring on all 19 issues as well as brand-new inks on THE SANDMAN #34 by the issue's original penciller, Colleen Doran, and a host of bonus material, including two never-before-reprinted stories by Gaiman (one prose and one illustrated), a complete reproduction of the never-before-reprinted one-shot THE SANDMAN: A GALLERY OF DREAMS, and the complete script and pencils by Gaiman and Kelley Jones for Chapter Two of 'Season of Mists' from THE SANDMAN #23.

THE SANDMAN, written by New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman, was the most acclaimed comic book title of the 1990s. A rich blend of modern myth and dark fantasy in which contemporary fiction, historical drama and legend are seamlessly interwoven, THE SANDMAN is also widely considered one of the most original and artistically ambitious series of the modern age. By the time it concluded in 1996, it had made significant contributions to the artistic maturity of comic books and become a pop culture phenomenon in its own right. Now, DC Comics is proud to present this comics classic in an all-new Absolute Edition format. The first of four beautifully designed slipcased volumes, THE ABSOLUTE SANDMAN VOL. 1 collects issues #1-20 of THE SANDMAN and features completely new coloring, approved by the author on the first 18 issues, as well as a host of never-before-seen extra material including the complete original Sandman proposal, a gallery of character designs from Gaiman and the artists who originated the look of the Sandman.

(W) Neil Gaiman, Matt Wagner (A) Yoshitaka Amano, Teddy Kristiansen, P. Craig Russell, Various (CA) Dave McKean This supplemental volume delves deeper into the lives of Morpheus and his kin, featuring the iconic meeting between Neil Gaiman's Sandman and the Golden Age Sandman, Wesley Dodds; a tale set in feudal Japan illustrated by acclaimed artist Yoshitaka Amano; and spotlight stories on each member of the Endless drawn by P. Craig Russell, Frank Quitely, Glenn Fabry, and others. Book Five collects SANDMAN MIDNIGHT THEATRE #1, the prose edition of THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS, and THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS.

In this second SANDMAN OMNIBUS, Delirium prevails upon the Sandman to help her find their errant brother, Destruction. But their quest will lead to a painful reunion between Morpheus and his son, Orpheus. Then, the Sandman and others are trapped in a mysterious inn while a tempest rages-and all they can do to while away the time is tell the stories of their lives. And when a young woman's baby is stolen, she turns to The Kindly Ones for vengeance, only to set off a series of events that will lead the Sandman to his ultimate fate, and the baby to find a destiny no one could have foretold. This massive tome collects THE SANDMAN #38-75, plus stories from VERTIGO JAM #1 and VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE #3.

THE SANDMAN GALLERY EDITION: FEATURING THE ART OF SAM KIETH, P. CRAIG RUSSELL & MORE The original art that brought to comics life the writings of Neil Gaiman are collected together in THE SANDMAN Gallery Edition. In addition to artwork by Sam Kieth from THE SANDMAN #1 and P. Craig Russell's THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS includes pages from THE SANDMAN #2-75, the six-page story 'Death: A Winter's Tale' of the premiere talents in comics. This 272 page, 13' x 20' deluxe, Smythesewn hardcover volume is printed at 200 line-screen on heavy paper-stock replicating the original art experience. Never before has artwork by so many different top talents in comics been seen in this format.

In the longest-ever SANDMAN story, Morpheus becomes the prey of the Furies-avenging spirits who torment those who spill family blood. A journey both begins and ends for the Lord of Dreams as threads and pieces building since the beginning of the series finally come together in a thrilling climax that forever changes the world of The Sandman.

In this new edition collecting THE SANDMAN #51-56, two wayward compatriots trapped in a 'reality storm' are entertained by myths of sea creatures, dreaming cities, ancient kings, funerals and moralistic hangmen.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Dave McKean Written by Neil Gaiman, Simon Spurrier, Kat Howard, Nalo Hopkinson, and Dan Watters Art by J.H. Williams III, P. Craig Russell, Bilquis Evely, Tom Fowler, and others From the imagination of New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman comes this final volume of stories that find him revisiting Morpheus, the Endless, the realm of the Dreaming, and beyond. In the Hugo Award-winning prequel series The Sandman: Overture, illustrated by J.H. Williams III, Gaiman returns to the Sandman Universe after a 17-year break to spin a tale in which Morpheus must save the universe from a rogue star. The comic book version of The Sandman: The Dream Hunters adapts the Dream Hunters prose novel into a lush four-part miniseries drawn by P. Craig Russell. And in The Sandman Universe, plotted by Gaiman, writers Simon Spurrier, Kat Howard, Nalo Hopkinson, and Dan Watters expand upon the characters and worlds Gaiman created for a new generation of readers. The Sandman Book Six is the perfect bookend for Sandman completists and fans of modern fantasy.

From the birth of a galaxy to the moment that Morpheus is captured, THE SANDMAN: OVERTURE features cameo appearances by fan-favorite characters such as the Corinthian, Merv Pumpkinhead and, of course, the Dream King's siblings: Death, Desire, Despair, Delirium, Destruction and Destiny. This volume collects THE SANDMAN: OVERTURE #1-6, plus bonus material.

This massive hardcover collects THE SANDMAN #1-37 and THE SANDMAN SPECIAL #1-the first half of Neil Gaiman's acclaimed horror classic. Upon his escape from captivity at the hands of a mortal, Morpheus must deal with the changes within himself and his realm. His journey to find his place in the world takes him through mythical worlds to retrieve his belongings, the backroads of America for a twisted reunion, and even Hell itself.

(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Various New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman's comics masterpiece, The Sandman, is regarded as one of the greatest graphic novels of all time. It has won numerous literary awards, been adapted into an Audible audio drama, and most recently premiered as a highly acclaimed Netflix live-action show. This highly imaginative and thought-provoking series has endeared itself to fantasy and comics fans worldwide. Now you can own a piece of the Dreaming in the waking world with this Masterpiece Edition book set, comprising six exclusive leather-bound, foil-embossed hardcovers and a custom sculpted book stand resembling Morpheus's helm. These six volumes collect stories from the entire Sandman saga?including The Sandman #1-75, the comics and prose editions of The Sandman: The Dream Hunters, The Sandman: Endless Nights, and The Sandman: Overture. They are designed to fit perfectly in the intricately carved book stand that features a highly detailed bone snout and riveted exterior. Also included is a set of art prints from legendary illustrator Michael Wm. Kaluta an

(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Various New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman's comics masterpiece, The Sandman, is regarded as one of the greatest graphic novels of all time. It has won numerous literary awards, been adapted into an Audible audio drama, and most recently premiered as a highly acclaimed Netflix live-action show. This highly imaginative and thought-provoking series has endeared itself to fantasy and comics fans worldwide. Now you can own a piece of the Dreaming in the waking world with this Masterpiece Edition book set, comprising six exclusive leather-bound, foil-embossed hardcovers and a custom sculpted book stand resembling Morpheus's helm. These six volumes collect stories from the entire Sandman saga?including The Sandman #1-75, the comics and prose editions of The Sandman: The Dream Hunters, The Sandman: Endless Nights, and The Sandman: Overture. They are designed to fit perfectly in the intricately carved book stand that features a highly detailed bone snout and riveted exterior. Also included is a set of art prints from legendary illustrator Michael Wm. Kaluta an

Art by Kelley Jones, Mike Dringenberg, and others 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. Neil Gaiman?s epic continues in The Sandman Book Two, collecting issues #21-37, The Sandman Special #1, and stories from Vertigo: Winter?s Edge #1-3.

THE SANDMAN celebrates its 30th anniversary with an all-new edition of the classic that started it all! This 30th anniversary edition of THE SANDMAN VOL. 1: PRELUDES AND NOCTURNES features new cover art by Dave McKean, plus new introductions by Paul Dini, Patton Oswalt, Kelly Sue DeConnick and more! As the story begins, 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. Collects THE SANDMAN #1-8, with a new introduction by New York Times bestselling author Patrick Rothfuss.

(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Various (CA) Michael William Kaluta Art by P. Craig Russell, Yoshitaka Amano, Michael Zulli, Jon J. Muth, Charless Vess, and others This final deluxe hardcover collects the concluding chapters of the beloved series from The Sandman #70-75, as well as The Sandman: Endless Nights and both the prose and graphic novel editions of The Sandman: The Dream Hunters with extras and more.

(W) Neil Gaiman (A/CA) J. H. Williams Twenty-five years after THE SANDMAN first changed the landscape of modern comics, Neil Gaiman's legendary series is back! From the birth of a galaxy to the moment that Morpheus is captured, THE SANDMAN: OVERTURE features cameo appearances by fan-favorite characters such as the Corinthian, Merv Pumpkinhead and, of course, the Dream King's siblings: Death, Desire, Despair, Delirium, Destruction and Destiny. This volume collects THE SANDMAN: OVERTURE #1-6 in its entirety, plus bonus material.

(W) Neil Gaiman (A/CA) J. H. Williams Twenty-five years after THE SANDMAN first changed the landscape of modern comics, Neil Gaiman's legendary series is back in a deluxe hardcover edition! From the birth of a galaxy to the moment that Morpheus is captured, THE SANDMAN: OVERTURE features cameo appearances by fan-favorite characters such as the Corinthian, Merv Pumpkinhead and, of course, the Dream King's siblings: Death, Desire, Despair, Delirium, Destruction and Destiny. This volume collects THE SANDMAN: OVERTURE #1-6 in its entirety, plus bonus material.

(W) Matt Wagner, Steven T. Seagle (A) Various (CA) Gavin Wilson Art by Guy Davis, John Watkiss, R.G. Taylor, and others In this noir collection, millionaire Wesley Dodds becomes the Sandman to fight injustice in 1930s New York City, going after kidnappers, blackmailers, and predators who prey on rich socialites. Armed with a tranquilizing gas gun and driven by an unrelenting sense of justice, the Sandman moves through a decadent post-Depression landscape, stalking the predators who hide themselves beneath society?s callous indifference to the weak and vulnerable. This first of two compendiums collects SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE #1-36 and SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE ANNUAL #1 and features an introduction from comedian Patton Oswalt, the voice of Matthew the Raven on Netflix's The Sandman!

(W) NEIL GAIMAN with MATT WAGNER (A) SAM KIETH, MIKE DRINGENBERG, CHRIS BACHALO, MICHAEL ZULLI, TEDDY KRISTIANSEN, and others (CA) MICHAEL Wm. KALUTA At last, The Sandman is collected in a new series of deluxe edition hardcovers! As this epic, award-winning series begins, 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, 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. Collects The Sandman issues #1-16 and Sandman Midnight Theatre #1, featuring the one and only meeting of Morpheus and Wesley Dodds, the Golden Age hero called the Sandman.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Chris Bachalo Written by Toby Litt, Mark Buckingham, Jill Thompson, Neil Gaiman, Ed Brubaker, and others Art by Mark Buckingham, Jill Thompson, Bryan Talbot, Chris Bachalo, and others Stepping out of the pages of Neil Gaiman's The Sandman, the Dead Boy Detectives are thrust into the mystery of a lifetime. Charles Rowland and Edwin Paine were murdered at boarding school, but that hasn?t stopped them from living out their dreams. While avoiding Death (literally) they enjoy a ghostly afterlife by reading mystery novels, watching thrillers, and hanging out in their clubhouse. Aspiring to the (un) life of a detective, the two will take on their first case and unwittingly fall prey to supernatural horrors galore and a life(less)long obsession with solving creepy, scary capers. The Dead Boy Detectives Omnibus (The Sandman Universe Classics) collects The Sandman #25, The Children's Crusade #1-2, The Sandman Presents: The Dead Boy Detectives #1-4, Dead Boy Detectives #1-12, and Jill Thompson's The Dead Boy Detectives; an original middle chapter to the Children's

(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Bryan Talbot & Various (CA) Dave McKean Reminiscent of the legendary Canterbury Tales, The Sandman: Worlds' End is a wonderful potpourri of engrossing tales and masterful storytelling. Improbably caught in a June blizzard, two wayward compatriots stumble upon a mysterious inn and learn that they are in the middle of a 'reality storm.' Now surrounded by a menagerie of people and creatures from different times and realities, the two stranded travelers are entertained by mesmerizing myths of infamous sea creatures, dreaming cities, ancient kings, astonishing funeral rituals and moralistic hangmen. Collects The Sandman #51-56.

(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Bryan Talbot & Various (CA) Dave McKean Reminiscent of the legendary Canterbury Tales, The Sandman: Worlds' End is a wonderful potpourri of engrossing tales and masterful storytelling. Improbably caught in a June blizzard, two wayward compatriots stumble upon a mysterious inn and learn that they are in the middle of a 'reality storm.' Now surrounded by a menagerie of people and creatures from different times and realities, the two stranded travelers are entertained by mesmerizing myths of infamous sea creatures, dreaming cities, ancient kings, astonishing funeral rituals and moralistic hangmen. Collects The Sandman #51-56.

(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Shawn McManus, Dick Giordano (CA) Dave McKean Take an apartment house, add 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 and now finds herself a princess in a vivid dreamworld. Collects The Sandman #32-37.

(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Various (CA) Michael William Kaluta Artists: Marc Hempel, Bryan Talbot, Mark Buckingham, D?Israeli, Richard Case, And Others. One of the most popular and critically acclaimed graphic novels of all time, Neil Gaiman?s award-winning masterpiece The Sandman set the standard for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era. This penultimate volume collects The Sandman #51-69 and a story from Vertigo Jam #1.

(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Various (CA) Dave McKean Art by Kelley Jones, Mike Dringenberg, and others 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. Neil Gaiman?s epic continues in The Sandman Book Two, collecting issues #21-37, The Sandman Special #1, and stories from Vertigo: Winter?s Edge #1-3.

(W) Neil Gaiman (A/CA) J. H. Williams Neil Gaiman's legendary series is back in DC's Absolute Edition format! From the birth of a galaxy to the moment that Morpheus is captured, THE SANDMAN: OVERTURE features cameo appearances by fan-favorite characters such as the Corinthian, Merv Pumpkinhead and, of course, the Dream King's siblings: Death, Desire, Despair, Delirium, Destruction and Destiny. This volume collects THE SANDMAN: OVERTURE #1-6 in its entirety together with a special presentation of the whole story's original, uncolored art by J.H. Williams III, plus bonus material and a new cover by Williams! MATURE READERS

(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Various (CA) Michael William Kaluta This second book newly collecting Neil Gaiman?s genre-defining series as a Deluxe Edition features bonus content and a new cover! Collects the first two paperback volumes of the acclaimed and enduring Sandman saga, &quotFear of Falling&quot from Vertigo Preview #1, The Sandman #17-31, The Sandman Special #1, and the Vertigo: Winter?s Edge stories &quotFlowers of Romance,&quot &quotA Winter?s Tale,&quot and &quotHow They Met Themselves.&quot

Art by Marc Hempel, Michael Zulli, and others In the climactic final volume, Dream becomes the target of The Furies?unstoppable agents of vengeance. Dark forces are at work, and what they set in motion will demand a sacrifice greater than any the Dreaming has yet known. The thrilling conclusion of the Sandman weaves together threads and pieces building since the beginning of the series, collecting issues #57-75 and stories from Vertigo Jam and Dust Covers.

Art by Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, Malcolm Jones III, and others As the story begins, 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. Book One collects The Sandman #1-20.

(W) James Tynion IV (A) Lisandro Estherren (CA) Reiko Murakami Acclaimed horror writer James Tynion IV (Something Is Killing the Children, The Nice House on the Lake) has waited his whole career to pay tribute to the mythos of The Sandman, the work that made him the writer he is today?and now that time has come! Art student Madison Flynn has been plagued all her life by visions of a terrifying man with mouths for eyes...but strangely, that vision is not a visit from the Corinthian, one of Dream's most disturbing nightmare creations. When the Corinthian himself learns of this Smiling Man, it will send him on a quest across the nightmare country that is the waking world, where he will grapple with vicious sadomasochists, deranged venture capitalists, and the embodied spirit of America itself! With lush, gorgeous art from Redneck's Lisandro Estherren and a who's-who of superstar guest artists, Nightmare Country is designed to welcome new readers into one of the greatest worlds in DC's library, The Sandman Universe. To make welcoming new readers easier, the collectible hardcover release

(W) James Tynion IV (A) Lisandro Estherren (CA) Alex Eckman-Lawn Acclaimed horror writer James Tynion IV (Something Is Killing the Children, The Nice House on the Lake) has waited his whole career to pay tribute to the mythos of The Sandman, the work that made him the writer he is today?and now that time has come! Art student Madison Flynn has been plagued all her life by visions of a terrifying man with mouths for eyes...but strangely, that vision is not a visit from the Corinthian, one of Dream's most disturbing nightmare creations. When the Corinthian himself learns of this Smiling Man, it will send him on a quest across the nightmare country that is the waking world, where he will grapple with vicious sadomasochists, deranged venture capitalists, and the embodied spirit of America itself! With lush, gorgeous art from Redneck's Lisandro Estherren and a who's-who of superstar guest artists, Nightmare Country is designed to welcome new readers into one of the greatest worlds in DC's library, The Sandman Universe. To make welcoming new readers easier, the collectible hardcover relea

(W) Pornsak Pichetshote (A) Jeff Stokely, Craig A. Taillefer (CA) Nimit Malavia Two of the Sandman Universe's most beloved characters return to the spotlight! Charles Rowland and Edwin Paine have been detectives for decades--and best friends even longer. But their investigation into a Thai American girl's disappearance from her Los Angeles home puts them on a collision course with new and terrifying Thai ghosts that could give even a dead boy nightmares! Even scarier than the ghosts? Though neither wants to admit it, the boys might be growing apart. And perilously close to the boys' adventure, Thessaly the witch finds herself held hostage by dangerous magics--both a threat to her life and an insult to her ego that will simply not go unanswered... Eisner Award-winning writer Pornsak Pichetshote (The Good Asian, Infidel) is joined by celebrated artist Jeff Stokely to take the Dead Boys to the scariest place of all: the heart of Hollywood! Collects THE SANDMAN UNIVERSE: DEAD BOY DETECTIVES #1-6.

(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Stan Woch & Various (CA) Dave McKean 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. This special 30th anniversary edition collects issues #29-31, 38-50, THE SANDMAN SPECIAL #1, and a story from VERTIGO PREVIEW #1 and includes a new cover by Dave McKean!

(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Various (CA) Michael William Kaluta This volume picks up where the last left off in Morpheus?s ongoing saga as he travels through the Dreaming, From the ?Game of You? stories where cracks are forming between the world of the waking and the Dreaming, to ?Brief Lives,? where we follow the youngest of the Endless ?Delirium?in her quest to find their long -lost brother, Destruction. Lose yourself in Gaiman?s fantastic worlds and continue the fantasy here, with The Sandman: The Deluxe Edition Book Three. Collects The Sandman issues #32-50, the equivalent of the paperback edition books #5-7. This hardcover edition also features a brand-new wraparound cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta.

(W) Neil Gaiman (A/CA) J.H. Williams III In 2013, New York Times bestselling author and master of modern fantasy Neil Gaiman returned to the world of the Dreaming for his first full-length tale of the Sandman in nearly 20 years. Ranging across the universe and through realms unbound by time and space, the stunning prequel to the original Sandman saga was sumptuously illustrated by critically acclaimed artist J.H. Williams III and colorist Dave Stewart over six enthralling issues. This definitive collector's edition of the landmark series features a foreword by Gaiman, behind-the-scenes retrospectives and a special sketchbook section from Williams, a never-before-seen artist's edition of the story showcasing Williams's original artwork for each page, and Gaiman's complete script for issue #1.

(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Michael Zulli & Various (CA) Dave McKean In the final SANDMAN tales from issues #70-75 of the acclaimed 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. It's a wake in which friends and loved ones, relatives and rivals, fleeting lovers and immortal enemies gather to pay their respects and to mourn their loss. MATURE READERS