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Sandman (Dream)
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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
First Appearance:
House of Mystery #175
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 ⋅ 1968
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House of Mystery #175
 
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1st appearance of Cain, House of Mystery caretaker

1st appearance of Gregory the Gargoyle

Tales of Ghost Castle #1
DC ⋅ 1975
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Tales of Ghost Castle #1
 
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1st appearance of Lucien the Librarian

Preview appearance in Weird Mystery Tales #18 in a promotion for Tales of Ghost Castle #1

DC Direct Currents #10
DC ⋅ 1988
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DC Direct Currents #10
 
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Advertisement for The Sandman that preceded Sandman #1 by three months

The Sandman #1
DC Vertigo ⋅ 1989
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The Sandman #1
 
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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 ⋅ 1989
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The Sandman #2
 
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2nd appearance of Dream

1st appearance of Goldie the Gargoyle

Saga of the Swamp Thing #84
DC ⋅ 1989
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Saga of the Swamp Thing #84
 
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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 ⋅ 1989
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The Sandman #4
 
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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 ⋅ 1989
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Hellblazer #19
 
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2nd appearance of Dream outside of The Sandman series

The Sandman #8
DC Vertigo ⋅ 1989
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The Sandman #8
 
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1st appearance of Death, Dream’s sister

Vertigo Preview #1
DC Vertigo ⋅ 1992
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Vertigo Preview #1
 
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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 ⋅ 1993
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Musings #1
 
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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

The Sandman #50
Platinum ⋅ DC Vertigo ⋅ 1993
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The Sandman #50
 
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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 ⋅ 1996
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Dreaming, The #1
 
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Premiere issue expanding on the Sandman Universe, the realm of Dream and its inhabitants

Essential Vertigo: The Sandman #1
Reprint ⋅ DC Vertigo ⋅ 1996
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Essential Vertigo: The Sandman #1
 
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Reprint of Sandman #1 (1989)

Sandman Overture #1
DC Vertigo ⋅ 2013
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Sandman Overture #1
 
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Prequel to the 1989 Sandman series published 25 years after it premiered

Sandman Overture #1
CBLDF ⋅ DC Vertigo ⋅ 2013
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Sandman Overture #1
 
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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 ⋅ 2020
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Locke and Key / The Sandman Universe: Hell and Gone #0
 
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Reintroduction of the storylines and characters involved in the Locke & Key / Sandman crossover

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