Book
The Sandman : overture / written by Neil Gaiman ; art by J.H. Williams III ; colors by Dave Stewart ; letters by Todd Klein ; cover art and original series covers by J.H. Williams III and Dave McKean ; The Sandman created by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg.
"Twenty-five years since THE SANDMAN first changed the landscape of modern comics, Neil Gaiman's legendary series is back in a deluxe hardcover edition! 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"--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781401248963
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly colour illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: The deluxe edition.
- Publisher: Burbank, California : DC Comics/Vertigo, 2015.
- Copyright: ©2015.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Suggested for mature readers" - back cover "Originally published in single magazine form in The Sandman: overture 1-6."--Page [6]. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | A flower burns -- A meeting's taken -- A child learns -- A star's forsaken -- As night returns -- Old worlds awaken -- "Meanwhile..." |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Sandman (Legendary character) > Comic books, strips, etc. |
| Genre: | Graphic novels. Comic books, strips, etc. |
Available copies
- 9 of 9 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Castlegar Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 9 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlegar Public Library | GN FIC GAI (Text) | 35146001946987 | Graphic Novel Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
More information
- Baker & Taylor
Neil Gaiman returns to author a new entry in his beloved series, in a deluxe edition that includes cameos from such fan-favorite characters as The Corinthian, Merv Pumpkinhead and, of course, the Dream King's siblings: Death, Desire, Despair, Delirium, Destruction and Destiny. - Baker & Taylor
In 1915 Dream and his seven ageless siblings guide the forces that shape the universe, which is about to end. - Baker & Taylor
"Twenty-five years since THE SANDMAN first changed the landscape of modern comics, Neil Gaiman's legendary series is back in a deluxe hardcover edition! 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"-- - Random House, Inc.
#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 a deluxe edition!
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.
