In this final tale of the Sandman, Morpheus collects the last part of the debt owed to him by William Shakespeare. With dramatic interludes on a mysterious island, along with monsters, sprites, gods, maidens, apparitions and certain observations on English weather, this extra-sized tale brings a close to the world of SANDMAN.
At the borders of the Dreaming, places that never existed meet in the not-quite-real. In one of these soft places, questions are answered and one last story is played out between the new Sandman, Daniel, and the freshly buried Lord of Dreams.
In an aftermath issue of "The Wake," Dream's old friend Hob Gadling encounters Death at an American Renaissance Festival and learns the final fate of Lord Morpheus.
Half vigil, half party, the ceremony begins--and everyone is invited as the Endless trade secrets and everyone reflects and remembers the Lord of Dreams. "The Wake" part 2.
"The Wake" part 1! The shocking conclusion of the previous arc has altered forever the face of the Dreaming, bringing with it a time of reflection and a sad celebration. It's a wake in which friends and loved ones, relatives and rivals, fleeting lovers and immortal enemies gather to pay their respects and to mourn their loss.
"The Kindly Ones" part 13, the conclusion to Neil Gaiman's last major SANDMAN arc, changes everything about the Dreaming. As everything comes to a close and pieces fall into place, one final conversation takes place between brother and sister.
A strange twist of fate results in hideous consequences that will affect the future of the Dreaming forever! "The Kindly Ones" part 12.
Morpheus prepares for battle against the Furies as the Corinthian returns with the missing Daniel. However, is it too late to stop the events set in motion long ago? "The Kindly Ones" part 11.
The Furies attempt to draw out Morpheus by slowly eliminating all his allies in the Dreaming. Meanwhile, Nuala attempts to save her lord's life and Odin arrives to deal with his mischievous son. "The Kindly Ones" part 10.
The Furies bring death and chaos to the Dreaming! Meanwhile, the Corinthian and Matthew continue to piece together clues in their quest to find the missing Daniel. "The Kindly Ones" part 9.
Guest artist Teddy Kristiansen illustrates a week in the life of the Sandman as Rose gains a heart--only to have it broken. Plus, first blood is shed in the Dreaming and the Furies state their intent to the Lord of the Dreaming. "The Kindly Ones" part 8.
Odin confronts the Sandman while a mysterious woman from the Sandman's past abducts Lyta Hall. Meanwhile, Lyta herself encounters the Furies and sets into motion a grave chain of events. "The Kindly Ones" part 7.
Rose Walker journeys to England and encounters three mysterious women, who tell her the strange tale of the children who flew away. "The Kindly Ones" part 6.
As Lyta's journey continues, her friends begin to piece together clues regarding her disappearance--which unfortunately catches the attention of one of the story's key players. "The Kindly Ones" part 5.
The angel Remiel pays a visit to Lucifer Morningstar to ask him a very important question. Meanwhile, Lyta Hall embarks on a journey that sends her through myths and legend, and Morpheus resurrects an old friend. "The Kindly Ones" part 4.
The identity of young Daniel's mysterious abductor is revealed, and Lyta receives some news that sends her down a dark path that will have dire consequences for the Dreaming! "The Kindly Ones" part 3.
Young Daniel is missing and his mother Lyta is convinced Morpheus has taken the boy. But is he really resting in the arms of the Sandman...or is something far more sinister brewing? Also in this issue, an encounter with Lucifer Morningstar and bad news for Nuala. "The Kindly Ones" part 2.
"The Kindly Ones" part 1! At last it has come--a conflagration of nightmarish proportions that will affect the future of the Endless and the fate of the Dreaming forever! Friends, foes and unexpected betrayers return in the last major story arc of THE SANDMAN!
The final chapter of "World's End!" The travelers of the World's End tavern share one last tale and head to the windows to watch as the reality storm comes to a close...
The reality storm still rages outside as an apprentice from the necropolis Litharge tells his tale of death and burial, featuring an appearance by the lost Endless: Destruction! "World's End" part 5, the penultimate installment of the ZERO HOUR tie-in arc.
An American Tale, but one with a twist! Meet Prez Rickard, elected to the office of the Presidency in 1972! But how exactly does his victory tie into the plans of the mysterious Boss Smiley? "World's End" part 4.
Readers head onto the seven seas with a girl who poses as a boy in order to sail the oceans. There, "Jim" meets an old friend to the SANDMAN world, Hob Gadling, who shares a tale of his own. "World's End" part 3.
The ZERO HOUR tie-in continues as another traveler--and familiar face--tells their tale. The Faerie Cluracan heads to Aurelian during a political upheaval and ends up causing an uproar of his own! "World's End" part 2.
"World's End" part 1, a ZERO HOUR tie-in arc! As a reality storm rages, travelers take shelter at the World's End tavern and share stories. Up first, "A Tale of Two Cities," where a city dweller discovers the city of his dreams...or is it really the dreams of his city?
P. Craig Russell lushly illustrates this stand-alone issue starring the king of a dazzling version of Baghdad as he encounters Morpheus and makes a deal to preserve his city's regality. But at what cost?
The conclusion to nine-part epic "Brief Lives!" With their quest at an end, Dream, Delirium and the rest of the family go their separate ways. Actions in this issue hold great consequences for the rest of the SANDMAN series and mold the shape of things to come!
Guess who's coming to dinner? A family reunion leads to revelations and realizations as Dream makes a fateful decision regarding his son Orpheus! "Brief Lives" Part 8.
Running out of ideas, Delirium and Dream meet with their brother Destiny, who gives Dream some information he may not want to hear. The siblings' search for their missing brother nears completion in "Brief Lives" Part 7!
Dream begs out of Delirium's quest to find their missing brother--which leads to Delirium locking herself up in solitude. However, big sister Death is none to pleased with her brother's actions and confronts him in "Brief Lives" Part 6!
"Brief Lives" Part 5! Dream and Delirium retrace their brother Destruction's footsteps, taking them to a dance club for a meeting with the Goddess of Love, Ishtar. Plus, readers get to see a different side of Delirium, and Matthew the raven joins the crew in their search.