The Sandman: Overture
The Sandman: Overture by Neil Gaiman, published by National Geographic Books on November 15, 2016, is an illustrated edition comprising 224 pages. This work marks a return to the iconic series that transformed modern comics, presenting a never-before-told tale centered on Morpheus, the Dream King. The narrative explores the origins of The Sandman, featuring lush artwork by JH Williams III that enhances the epic scope of the story.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of fantasy and horror elements as they delve into the birth of a galaxy and the events leading to Morpheus’s capture. The story includes appearances by beloved characters such as The Corinthian and Merv Pumpkinhead, as well as Morpheus’s siblings: Death, Desire, Despair, Delirium, Destruction, and Destiny. This edition invites fans of comics and graphic novels to experience the depth and artistry that Neil Gaiman is renowned for, while exploring themes that resonate within the literary genre.
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#1 New York Times bestseller!
Winner of the 2016 Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story
Twenty-five years since The Sandman first changed the landscape of modern comics, Neil Gaiman’s legendary series is back in this never-before-told tale featuring Morpheus!
The Sandman: Overture heralds New York Times best-selling writer Neil Gaiman’s return to the art form that made him famous, ably abetted by artistic luminary JH Williams III (Batwoman, Promethea), whose lush, widescreen images provide an epic scope to The Sandman’s origin story. From the birth of a galaxy to the moment that Morpheus is captured, The Sandman: Overture will feature cameo appearances by fan-favorite characters such as The Corinthian, Merv Pumpkinhead and, of course, the Dream King’s siblings: Death, Desire, Despair, Delirium, Destruction and Destiny.
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