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Creation & Design

Sandman Dodds was created by writer Matt Wagner and artist Steven T. Seagle, inspired by the classic detective genre and the Golden Age of comics.

Early Years

Daniel Dodds, a former police officer, becomes the Sandman to fight crime in the 1930s, using his skills and gadgets to bring justice to the streets.

Character Development

Over the years, Sandman Dodds has evolved from a street-level detective to a member of the Justice Society, showcasing his growth as a character and his adaptability to changing times.

Cultural Reception

Sandman Dodds has been well-received for his complex character and the blend of noir and superhero elements in his stories.

Character Details

Real Name:
Daniel Dodds
First Appearance:
New York World's Fair Comics #1
Aliases:
Sandman
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice Society of America, Sandman Mystery Theatre
Abilities:
Expert detective, Skilled hand-to-hand combatant, Master of disguise
Equipment:
Gas mask, Various gadgets
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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New York World's Fair Comics #1
DC ⋅ 1939
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New York World's Fair Comics #1
 
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1st appearance of the Golden Age Sandman

Adventure Comics #40
DC ⋅ 1939
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Adventure Comics #40
 
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1st cover and 2nd full appearance of the Sandman, Wesley Dodds

Adventure Comics #42
DC ⋅ 1939
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Adventure Comics #42
 
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2nd cover appearance of the Sandman

All-Star Comics #3
DC ⋅ 1940
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All-Star Comics #3
 
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1st team appearance and origin of the Justice Society of America, the first superhero team in history: Atom, Flash, Sandman, Spectre, Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Green Lantern, Hourman

3rd appearance of the Atom

All-Star Comics #4
DC ⋅ 1941
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All-Star Comics #4
 
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2nd team appearance of the Justice Society of America

Adventure Comics #69
DC ⋅ 1941
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Adventure Comics #69
 
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1st appearance of Sandy the Golden Boy, Sandman's sidekick

Justice League of America #46
DC ⋅ 1966
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Justice League of America #46
 
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1st appearance of the Sandman, Wesley Dodds in the Silver Age

1st appearance of the Anti-Matter Man, an entity of extreme power from Qward

Classic Story: Crisis Between Earth-One and Earth-Two

Sandman #1
DC ⋅ 1974
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Sandman #1
 
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Final Simon and Kirby collaboration

1st appearance of Sandman, Garrett Sandford

1st appearance of Brute and Glob, later to appear in Neil Gaiman's Sandman series

JSA: Secret Files and Origins #1
DC ⋅ 1999
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JSA: Secret Files and Origins #1
 
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1st appearance of the second Hawkgirl, Kendra Saunders

Death of the original Sandman, Wesley Dodds

Nuklon becomes Atom Smasher

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