Sandman (Dream)
Creation & Design
Created by Neil Gaiman, the character was designed to explore the nature of dreams and storytelling.Early Years
Initially introduced in a horror comic series, Sandman evolved into a complex character with rich narratives.Character Development
Over the course of the series, Morpheus evolves from a distant and often cold figure to a more nuanced character grappling with his responsibilities and relationships.Cultural Reception
The Sandman series received critical acclaim and is often regarded as one of the greatest comic book series of all time.Character Details
Real Name:
Morpheus
Aliases:
Dream, Oneiros, The Sandman
Species:
Eternal
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Endless, Justice League Dark
Abilities:
Manipulation of dreams, Immortality, Reality warping
Equipment:
Dreamstone, The Sandman’s pouch
Weight:
160lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
dark
Hair Color:
black
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House of Mystery #175
DC
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1968
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Cain, House of Mystery caretaker
1st appearance of Gregory the Gargoyle
1st appearance of Cain, House of Mystery caretaker
1st appearance of Gregory the Gargoyle
Tales of Ghost Castle #1
DC
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1975
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Lucien the Librarian - preview of Tales of Ghost Castle #1 was published in Weird Mystery Tales #18
1st appearance of Lucien the Librarian - preview of Tales of Ghost Castle #1 was published in Weird Mystery Tales #18
DC Direct Currents #10
DC
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1988
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Vol. 1
Advertisement for The Sandman that preceded Sandman #1 by three months
Advertisement for The Sandman that preceded Sandman #1 by three months
The Sandman #1
DC Vertigo
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1989
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Vol. 2
1st appearance of Dream aka Morpheus
1st appearance of Unity Kincaid
1st appearance of Roderick Burgess
1st appearance of Ethel Cripps
1st appearance of Dream aka Morpheus
1st appearance of Unity Kincaid
1st appearance of Roderick Burgess
1st appearance of Ethel Cripps
The Sandman #2
DC Vertigo
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1989
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Vol. 2
2nd appearance of Dream
1st appearance of Goldie the Gargoyle
Saga of the Swamp Thing #84
DC
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1989
•
Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Dream
1st appearance of Dream outside of The Sandman series
Death of Matt Cable, becomes Matthew the Raven
3rd appearance of Dream
1st appearance of Dream outside of The Sandman series
Death of Matt Cable, becomes Matthew the Raven
The Sandman #4
DC Vertigo
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1989
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Vol. 2
1st appearance of Lucifer Morningstar
1st appearance of demon Azazel, Choronzon and Beezlebub in fly form
1st cameo appearance of Nada, a former lover of Dream
1st appearance of Lucifer Morningstar
1st appearance of demon Azazel, Choronzon and Beezlebub in fly form
1st cameo appearance of Nada, a former lover of Dream
Hellblazer #19
DC Vertigo
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1989
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Dream outside of The Sandman series
The Sandman #8
DC Vertigo
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1989
•
Vol. 2
1st appearance of Death, Dream’s sister
Vertigo Preview #1
DC Vertigo
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1992
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Vol. 1
7-page original story written by Neil Gaiman, featuring Sandman that did not appear in the periodical Sandman comic book series
Story was later reprinted in trade paperbacks Fables & Reflections (Library Edition Book and Absolute Sandman Book 3)
Story synopsis: Sandman enters the dream of a young man to help him cope with his fear of falling
Two-page preview of Death: The High Cost of Living, the first solo series featuring Death of the Endless
7-page original story written by Neil Gaiman, featuring Sandman that did not appear in the periodical Sandman comic book series
Story was later reprinted in trade paperbacks Fables & Reflections (Library Edition Book and Absolute Sandman Book 3)
Story synopsis: Sandman enters the dream of a young man to help him cope with his fear of falling
Two-page preview of Death: The High Cost of Living, the first solo series featuring Death of the Endless
Musings #1
Calliope Comics
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1993
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Jill Thompson featuring Sandman of the Endless and his siblings Death and Delirium
Musings was a four-issue comic review journal published in 1993 by Calliope Comics
Cover art by Jill Thompson featuring Sandman of the Endless and his siblings Death and Delirium
Musings was a four-issue comic review journal published in 1993 by Calliope Comics
Platinum edition, retailer exclusive with silver stars
Winner of the 1993 Squiddy Award for Favorite Single-Issue Story in a Series
Platinum edition, retailer exclusive with silver stars
Winner of the 1993 Squiddy Award for Favorite Single-Issue Story in a Series
Dreaming, The #1
DC Vertigo
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1996
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Vol. 1
Premiere issue expanding on the Sandman Universe, the realm of Dream and its inhabitants
Premiere issue expanding on the Sandman Universe, the realm of Dream and its inhabitants
Reprint of Sandman #1 (1989)
Sandman Overture #1
DC Vertigo
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2013
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Vol. 1
Prequel to the 1989 Sandman series published 25 years after it premiered
Prequel to the 1989 Sandman series published 25 years after it premiered
Variant cover art by Jim Lee featuring Dream
CBLDF [Comic Book Legal Defense Fund] edition
Variant cover art by Jim Lee featuring Dream
CBLDF [Comic Book Legal Defense Fund] edition
Locke and Key / The Sandman Universe: Hell and Gone #0
IDW
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2020
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Vol. 1
Reintroduction of the storylines and characters involved in the Locke & Key / Sandman crossover
Reintroduction of the storylines and characters involved in the Locke & Key / Sandman crossover
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