The Sandman: Overture by Neil Gaiman
From the birth of a galaxy to the moment that Morpheus is captured, this book features 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.
“Gaiman revisits Morpheus’s universe with warmth and renewed delight” —Washington Post
“Gorgeous” —The New York Times
“Expansive and atmospheric, jammed with brainy, contemplative moments and dry humor…. Gaiman’s vivid, wild imagination is grounded in Williams’ and Stewart’s beautiful, captivating artwork…. Sandman fans will surely be elated not only by the return to the story but also by the stunning, gorgeous artwork, which outshines the original.” —Booklist
"Dream is a long way from his realm, but for me reading this comic feels exactly like coming home." —The Guardian
"Sandman: Overture may go down as one of the best-drawn chapters in Sandman's already legendary run." —Newsarama
“Gaiman’s lush world is only made all-the-more incredible thanks to its visuals” —Nerdist
“Gorgeous” —The New York Times
“Expansive and atmospheric, jammed with brainy, contemplative moments and dry humor…. Gaiman’s vivid, wild imagination is grounded in Williams’ and Stewart’s beautiful, captivating artwork…. Sandman fans will surely be elated not only by the return to the story but also by the stunning, gorgeous artwork, which outshines the original.” —Booklist
"Dream is a long way from his realm, but for me reading this comic feels exactly like coming home." —The Guardian
"Sandman: Overture may go down as one of the best-drawn chapters in Sandman's already legendary run." —Newsarama
“Gaiman’s lush world is only made all-the-more incredible thanks to its visuals” —Nerdist
Neil Gaiman is the New York Times best-selling author of the Newbery Medal-winning The Graveyard Book and Coraline, the basis for the hit movie. His other books include Anansi Boys, Neverwhere, American Gods and Stardust (winner of the American Library Association's Alex Award as one of 2000's top novels for young adults) and the short story collections M Is for Magic and Smoke and Mirrors. He is also the author of The Wolves in the Walls and The Day I Traded My Dad for Two Goldfish, both written for children, as well as the creator of the most critically acclaimed comic series of all-time, The Sandman. Among his many awards are the Eisner, the Hugo, the Nebula, the World Fantasy and the Bram Stoker. Originally from England, he now lives in the United States.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781401265199 |
| ISBN 10 | 1401265197 |
| Title | The Sandman: Overture |
| Author | Neil Gaiman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| Year published | 2016-11-15 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Prizes | Winner of Hugo Award: Best Graphic Story 2016 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |