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The Sandman: Overture

Neil Gaiman author JH Williams III illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:DC Comics

Published:22nd Nov '16

Should be back in stock very soon

The Sandman: Overture cover

From the birth of a galaxy to the moment that Morpheus is captured, this book features cameo appearances by fan-favorite characters such as the Corinthian, Merv Pumpkinhead and, of course, the Dream King's siblings: Death, Desire, Despair, Delirium, Destruction and Destiny.A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Twenty-five years since THE SANDMAN first changed the landscape of modern comics, Neil Gaiman's legendary series is back--now in paperback for the first time ever! THE SANDMAN: OVERTURE heralds New York Times best-selling writer Neil Gaiman's return to the art form that made him famous, ably abetted by artistic luminary JH Williams III (BATWOMAN, PROMETHEA), whose lush, widescreen images provide an epic scope to The Sandman's origin story. From the birth of a galaxy to the moment that Morpheus is captured, THE SANDMAN: OVERTURE will feature cameo appearances by fan-favorite characters such as the Corinthian, Merv Pumpkinhead and, of course, the Dream King's siblings: Death, Desire, Despair, Delirium, Destruction and Destiny. Collects SANDMAN: OVERTURE #1-6.

“Gaiman revisits Morpheus’s universe with warmth and renewed delight” —Washington Post

“Gorgeous.” —The New York Times

“Expansive and atmospheric, jammed with brainy, contemplative moments and dry humor…. Gaiman’s vivid, wild imagination is grounded in Williams’ and Stewart’s beautiful, captivating artwork…. Sandman fans will surely be elated not only by the return to the story but also by the stunning, gorgeous artwork, which outshines the original.”­­­ —Booklist

"Dream is a long way from his realm, but for me reading this comic feels exactly like coming home." —The Guardian

"Sandman: Overture may go down as one of the best-drawn chapters in Sandman's already legendary run." Newsarama

“Gaiman’s lush world is only made all-the-more incredible thanks to its visuals” —
Nerdist

  • Winner of Hugo Award: Best Graphic Story 2016

ISBN: 9781401265199

Dimensions: 259mm x 168mm x 8mm

Weight: 422g

224 pages