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In Neil Gaiman’s graphic exploration of the Sandman mythos, an ill-fated summoning of Death throws the world into chaos, trapping the dream‑god Morpheus in an unexpected nightmare. Forced to recover the instruments that anchor his dominion, Morpheus must navigate a world of despair, desire, and destiny to restore balance and prevent his own eternal imprisonment.
The narrative blends mythic fantasy with the weight of grief and the complexities of family and loss, offering a fierce confrontation with death, dreams, and the Endless. Gaiman’s artful storytelling revisits core themes of the Sandman series while presenting a fresh, visually stunning adventure that tackles the limits of power and the path to redemption.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Neil Gaiman
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