sandman - preludes & nocturnes excerpt - sleep of the just
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Dream is imprisoned for decades by an occultist seeking immortality. Upon escaping, he must reclaim his objects of power while still in a weakened state, confronting an addict to his dream powder, the legions of Hell, and an all-powerful madman (Doctor Destiny) in the process. Guest starring several DC Comics characters including John Constantine, Scott Free, J'onn J'onzz, Scarecrow, Etrigan the Demon, and the original Sandman. It also features the introduction of Lucifer, with a cameo by Batman.TRANSCRIPT
NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR
NEIL GAIMAN DELIVERS A RICH BLEND OF
MODERN MYTH AND DARK FANTASY IN WHICH
CONTEMPORARY FICTION, HISTORICAL DRAMA
AND LEGEND ARE SEAMLESSLY INTERWOVEN.
ALSO AVAILABLE: VOL. 2: THE DOLL’S HOUSEVOL. 3: DREAM COUNTRYVOL. 4: SEASON OF MISTSVOL. 5: A GAME OF YOUVOL. 6: FABLES & REFLECTIONSVOL. 7: BRIEF LIVESVOL. 8: WORLDS’ ENDVOL. 9: THE KINDLY ONESVOL. 10: THE WAKESANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTSSANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS
VO LUME 1: PRELUDES & NOCTURNES
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