Sandman (Dodds)
Creation & Design
Sandman Dodds was created by writer Matt Wagner and artist Steven T. Seagle, inspired by the classic detective genre and the Golden Age of comics.Early Years
Daniel Dodds, a former police officer, becomes the Sandman to fight crime in the 1930s, using his skills and gadgets to bring justice to the streets.Character Development
Over the years, Sandman Dodds has evolved from a street-level detective to a member of the Justice Society, showcasing his growth as a character and his adaptability to changing times.Cultural Reception
Sandman Dodds has been well-received for his complex character and the blend of noir and superhero elements in his stories.Character Details
Real Name:
Daniel Dodds
Aliases:
Sandman
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice Society of America, Sandman Mystery Theatre
Abilities:
Expert detective, Skilled hand-to-hand combatant, Master of disguise
Equipment:
Gas mask, Various gadgets
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black
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New York World's Fair Comics #1
DC
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1939
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Sandman, Wesley Dodds, a businessman who operated as a vigilante with a gas gun capable of putting enemies to sleep
1st appearance of the Sandman, Wesley Dodds, a businessman who operated as a vigilante with a gas gun capable of putting enemies to sleep
Adventure Comics #40
DC
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1939
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Vol. 1
1st cover and 2nd full appearance of the Sandman, Wesley Dodds
Adventure Comics #42
DC
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1939
•
Vol. 1
2nd cover appearance of the Sandman
All-Star Comics #3
DC
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1940
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance and origin of the Justice Society of America, the first superhero team in history: Atom, Flash, Sandman, Spectre, Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Green Lantern, Hourman
3rd appearance of the Atom
1st team appearance and origin of the Justice Society of America, the first superhero team in history: Atom, Flash, Sandman, Spectre, Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Green Lantern, Hourman
3rd appearance of the Atom
All-Star Comics #4
DC
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1941
•
Vol. 1
2nd team appearance of the Justice Society of America
Adventure Comics #69
DC
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1941
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Sandy the Golden Boy, Sandman's sidekick
Justice League of America #46
DC
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1966
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Sandman, Wesley Dodds in the Silver Age
1st appearance of the Anti-Matter Man, an entity of extreme power from Qward
Classic Story: Crisis Between Earth-One and Earth-Two
1st appearance of the Sandman, Wesley Dodds in the Silver Age
1st appearance of the Anti-Matter Man, an entity of extreme power from Qward
Classic Story: Crisis Between Earth-One and Earth-Two
Sandman #1
DC
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1974
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Vol. 1
Final Simon and Kirby collaboration
1st appearance of Sandman, Garrett Sandford
1st appearance of Brute and Glob, later to appear in Neil Gaiman's Sandman series
Final Simon and Kirby collaboration
1st appearance of Sandman, Garrett Sandford
1st appearance of Brute and Glob, later to appear in Neil Gaiman's Sandman series
Secret Origins #7
DC
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1986
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Vol. 2
Origin of Sandman
JSA: Secret Files and Origins #1
DC
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1999
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the second Hawkgirl, Kendra Saunders
Death of the original Sandman, Wesley Dodds
Nuklon becomes Atom Smasher
Debut of Mr. Terrific design with Fair Play jacket
1st appearance of the second Hawkgirl, Kendra Saunders
Death of the original Sandman, Wesley Dodds
Nuklon becomes Atom Smasher
Debut of Mr. Terrific design with Fair Play jacket
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