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*The Sandman – Overture* presents the origin story of the Sandman from the birth of a galaxy to the moment Morpheus is captured. The tale serves as both a prequel and a coda to the groundbreaking original series, blending modern and ancient mythology with contemporary fiction, historical drama, and legend. Illustrated by acclaimed artist J.H. Williams III, the narrative follows the King of Dreams as he travels across the universe—into realms unbounded by time and space—on a fateful mission to prevent all of reality from unraveling.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Neil Gaiman
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