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The Wake is the concluding graphic novel in Neil Gaimanβs Dream sequence. It ties together the narrative arc of the Dream character and includes a tribute to Shakespeare, blending mythic and literary elements in a striking visual format.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Neil Gaiman
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