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The Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes

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The Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes

Neil Gaiman

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1989

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Collecting The Sandman #1–8, 1988–1989. Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, and Malcolm Jones III.

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.

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“For many years I have wanted to read Gaiman's Sandman comic's and now I finally started. I regret so much that I didn't start sooner. Absolute pearl of comics this is. The story is intriguing and art marvelous. Can't wait to get my hands on the next part!”

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#1The Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes #2The Sandman: The Doll's House #3The Sandman: Dream Country #4The Sandman: Season of Mists #5The Sandman: A Game of You #6The Sandman: Fables & Reflections #7The Sandman: Brief Lives #8The Sandman: Worlds' End #9The Sandman: The Kindly Ones #10The Sandman: The Wake The Sandman: Endless Nights The Absolute Sandman: Volume 1 The Absolute Sandman: Volume 2 The Absolute Sandman: Volume 3 The Absolute Sandman: Volume 4 The Sandman: Overture
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Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman is a storyteller whose work effortlessly bridges the realms of mythology, fantasy, and reality. Known for his uniquely poetic prose and his ability to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, Gaiman’s books have captivated readers of all ages. With a career spanning novels, short stories, graphic novels,…

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