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In *The Kindly Ones*, the longest story in the Sandman series, Dream of the Endless is pursued by the Furies—wrathful spirits who punish those who shed family blood. The narrative threads that have woven through the series converge, forcing Dream to face a dramatic end that alters the very fabric of the Dreaming. The tale intertwines ancient mythology with contemporary horror as Lyta Hall’s loss of her son draws the Furies onto Dream’s path, culminating in a stakes‑high sacrifice that pushes the boundaries of the series’ mature, lyrical fantasy.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Neil Gaiman
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