This is a fabulously creative comic book series that I was turned onto by a past mate. I never read comic books, but these intrigued me from start to finish of the ten volume set. The artistry in every volume amazed me, too. I think what kept me reading was the concept of The Endless, the thought that the Sandman and his brothers and sisters take human form and that the Sandman really is the Master of Dreams. Here is a summary of the series:
Neil Gaiman's The Sandman was launched in 1989. This extremely popular series was bound into ten collections. Following Dream of the Endless, also known as Morpheus, Onieros and many other names, we explore a magical world filled with stories both horrific and beautiful.
What do you need to know to enjoy the series? Only that there are seven brothers and sisters who have been since the beginning of time, the Endless. They are Destiny, Death, Dream, Desire, Despair, Delirium who was once Delight, and Destruction who turned his back on his duties. Their names describe their function and the realms that they are in charge of. Several years ago, a coven of wizards attempted to end death by taking Death captive, but captured Dream instead. When he finally escapes he must face the changes that have gone on in his realm, and the changes in himself.
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