num_pages: 240
description: New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman's transcendent series SANDMAN is often hailed as the definitive Vertigo title and one of the finest achievements in graphic storytelling. Gaiman created an unforgettable tale of the forces that exist beyond life and death by weaving ancient mythology, folklore and fairy tales with his own distinct narrative vision.In PRELUDES &amp; NOCTURNES, an occultist attempting to capture Death to bargain for eternal life traps her younger brother Dream instead. After his 70 year imprisonment and eventual escape, Dream, also known as Morpheus, goes on a quest for his lost objects of power. On his arduous journey, Morpheus encounters Lucifer, John Constantine, and an all-powerful madman.This book also includes the story "The Sound of Her Wings," which introduces us to the pragmatic and perky goth girl Death.Includes issues 1-8 of the original series.
language: English
title: The Sandman, Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes
titlecomplete: The Sandman, Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes
characters: Wesley Dodds, Scott Free, John Constantine, Death of the Endless, Dream of the Endless, John Dee (DC Comics), J'onn J'onzz
genres: Mythology, Graphic Novels Comics, Comic Book, Horror, Comics, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Adult, Fiction, Graphic Novels
ratings_count: 258608
series: Colección Vertigo Salvat-ECC, The Sandman
publisher: DC Comics: Vertigo