The Sandman written by New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman was the most acclaimed
comic book title of the 1990s. A rich blend of modern myth and dark fantasy in which
contemporary fiction historical drama and legend are seamlessly interwoven The Sandman is
also widely considered one of the most original and artistically ambitious series of the modern
age. By the time it concluded in 1996 it had made significant contributions to the artistic
maturity of comic books and become a pop culture phenomenon in its own right. Now DC Comics is
proud to present this comics classic in an all-new Absolute Edition format. The first of four
beautifully designed slipcased volumes The Absolute Sandman Vol. 1 collects issues #1-20 of
The Sandman and features completely new coloring approved by the author on the first 18 issues
as well as a host of never-before-seen extra material including the complete original Sandman
proposal a gallery of character designs from Gaiman and the artists who originated the look of
the Sandman and the original script for the World Fantasy Award-winning THE SANDMAN #19 A
Midsummer Night's Dream together with reproductions of the issue's original pencils by Charles
Vess. Also included are a new introduction by DC President and Publisher Paul Levitz and an
afterword by Gaiman.
