Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman is a legendary comic book writer and creator, known mostly for his revolutionary work on The Sandman with other titles such as Coraline, Good Omens and The Graveyard Book.
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2000 AD #488
Rebellion
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1986
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Vol. 1
First written work in the comic book industry by Neil Gaiman in a story titled 'You're Never Alone with a Phone'
First written work in the comic book industry by Neil Gaiman in a story titled 'You're Never Alone with a Phone'
2000 AD #489
Rebellion
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1986
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
2000 AD #536
Rebellion
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1987
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Judge Dredd Annual #1988
Fleetway Quality
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1987
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
2000 AD #538
Rebellion
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1987
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Violent Cases
Escape
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1987
•
Vol. 1
A graphic novel that weaves a dark and twisting tale about stories, fragmented memory, violence and the ways we can’t escape our past
[October 2022 - Ben Kingsley to star in a film adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s graphic novel with Mike Carey writing, Colm McCarthy directing and Camille Gatin producing]
A graphic novel that weaves a dark and twisting tale about stories, fragmented memory, violence and the ways we can’t escape our past
[October 2022 - Ben Kingsley to star in a film adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s graphic novel with Mike Carey writing, Colm McCarthy directing and Camille Gatin producing]
DC Direct Currents #10
DC
•
1988
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Vol. 1
Advertisement for The Sandman that preceded Sandman #1 by three months
Advertisement for The Sandman that preceded Sandman #1 by three months
Black Orchid #1
DC
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1988
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
8.5 in. x 11 in. black and white retailer preview of Vertigo's Sandman series
⚠️ Buyer beware - these retailer previews are very easy to counterfeit, and buying an authenticated, graded copy is recommended
8.5 in. x 11 in. black and white retailer preview of Vertigo's Sandman series
⚠️ Buyer beware - these retailer previews are very easy to counterfeit, and buying an authenticated, graded copy is recommended
Secret Origins #36
DC
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1989
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Vol. 2
Poison Ivy story written by Neil Gaiman
A1 #1
Atomeka Press
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1989
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
The Sandman #1
DC Vertigo
•
1989
•
Vol. 2
1st appearance of Dream aka Morpheus
1st appearance of Unity Kincaid
1st appearance of Roderick Burgess
1st appearance of Ethel Cripps
1st appearance of Dream aka Morpheus
1st appearance of Unity Kincaid
1st appearance of Roderick Burgess
1st appearance of Ethel Cripps
Total Eclipse #4
Eclipse
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1989
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Vol. 1
Miracleman story written by Neil Gaiman
In 2012, a settlement was reached between Neil Gaiman and Todd McFarlane that awarded Gaiman the character rights to Miracleman and reportedly $1.1 million compensation for breach of contract from work performed for Eclipse, owned by McFarlane
Miracleman story written by Neil Gaiman
In 2012, a settlement was reached between Neil Gaiman and Todd McFarlane that awarded Gaiman the character rights to Miracleman and reportedly $1.1 million compensation for breach of contract from work performed for Eclipse, owned by McFarlane
Swamp Thing Annual #5
DC
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1989
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Secret Origins #36
DC
•
1989
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
Black Orchid #2
DC
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1989
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Black Orchid #3
DC
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1989
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
The Sandman #2
DC Vertigo
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1989
•
Vol. 2
2nd appearance of Dream
1st appearance of Goldie the Gargoyle
The Sandman #3
DC Vertigo
•
1989
•
Vol. 2
Part 3: Preludes and Nocturnes
The Sandman #4
DC Vertigo
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1989
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Vol. 2
1st appearance of Lucifer Morningstar
1st appearance of demon Azazel, Choronzon and Beezlebub in fly form
1st cameo appearance of Nada, a former lover of Dream
1st appearance of Lucifer Morningstar
1st appearance of demon Azazel, Choronzon and Beezlebub in fly form
1st cameo appearance of Nada, a former lover of Dream
The Sandman #5
DC Vertigo
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1989
•
Vol. 2
1st cameo appearance of Merv Pumpkinhead
Red Fox #20
Harrier
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1989
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
The Sandman #6
DC Vertigo
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1989
•
Vol. 2
Part 6: Preludes & Nocturnes '24 Hours' - Dr. Destiny holds the patrons of a diner captive for 24 hours and uses Dream's stolen artifacts to terrorize, torture and commit mass murder
Part 6: Preludes & Nocturnes '24 Hours' - Dr. Destiny holds the patrons of a diner captive for 24 hours and uses Dream's stolen artifacts to terrorize, torture and commit mass murder
The Trident Sampler #0
Trident Comics
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1989
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
The Sandman #7
DC Vertigo
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1989
•
Vol. 2
1st appearance of Destiny in the Sandman title - first appeared in Weird Mystery Tales #1 (1972)
1st appearance of Destiny in the Sandman title - first appeared in Weird Mystery Tales #1 (1972)
The Sandman #8
DC Vertigo
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1989
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Vol. 2
1st appearance of Death, Dream’s sister
Trident #1
Trident Comics
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1989
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Editorial variant by former DC editor and Vertigo co-founder, Karen Berger
There are rumored to be approximately 600 copies that were printed
Interior front cover is headlined with the text 'The stuff that Dreams are made of...'
Editorial variant by former DC editor and Vertigo co-founder, Karen Berger
There are rumored to be approximately 600 copies that were printed
Interior front cover is headlined with the text 'The stuff that Dreams are made of...'
Secret Origins #1
DC
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1989
•
Vol. 2
Non-Key
The Sandman #9
DC Vertigo
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1989
•
Vol. 2
1st full appearance of Nada, a former lover of Dream
Secret Origins Special #1
DC
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1989
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Seven Deadly Sins #0
Knockabout Comics
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1989
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
The Sandman #10
DC Vertigo
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1989
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Vol. 2
The Doll’s House part 1
1st appearance of The Corinthian, a nightmare with teeth for eyes that escaped into our reality
1st appearance of Desire and Despair of the Endless
1st appearance of Rose Walker
1st appearance of Fiddler's Green, as a location
The Doll’s House part 1
1st appearance of The Corinthian, a nightmare with teeth for eyes that escaped into our reality
1st appearance of Desire and Despair of the Endless
1st appearance of Rose Walker
1st appearance of Fiddler's Green, as a location
The Sandman #12
DC Vertigo
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1989
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
The Sandman #11
DC Vertigo
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1989
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Vol. 2
1st full appearance of Fiddler's Green, in human form
1st appearance of Matthew the Raven, formerly introduced as Matt Cable in Swamp Thing #1 (1972)
1st full appearance of Fiddler's Green, in human form
1st appearance of Matthew the Raven, formerly introduced as Matt Cable in Swamp Thing #1 (1972)
The Sandman #14
DC Vertigo
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1990
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
The Sandman #13
DC Vertigo
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1990
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Vol. 2
1st appearance of Lady Johanna Constantine, a sorceress and ancestor of John Constantine
1st appearance of Hob Gadling, a man granted immortality by Morpheus whom he visits throughout the centuries
1st appearance of Lady Johanna Constantine, a sorceress and ancestor of John Constantine
1st appearance of Hob Gadling, a man granted immortality by Morpheus whom he visits throughout the centuries
Hellblazer #27
DC Vertigo
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1990
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Vol. 1
Guest writer Neil Gaiman, guest artist Dave McKean - the creative team behind Vertigo's The Sandman
Preview of Clive Barker's Nightbreed
Guest writer Neil Gaiman, guest artist Dave McKean - the creative team behind Vertigo's The Sandman
Preview of Clive Barker's Nightbreed
The Sandman #15
DC Vertigo
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1990
•
Vol. 2
Non-Key
Books of Magic #1
DC Vertigo
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1990
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Timothy Hunter, a boy destined to be the world’s greatest magician
1st full appearance of Timothy Hunter, a boy destined to be the world’s greatest magician
The Sandman #16
DC Vertigo
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1990
•
Vol. 2
Non-Key
Miracleman #17
Eclipse
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1990
•
Vol. 1
Begin Neil Gaiman scripts
The Sandman #17
DC Vertigo
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1990
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Vol. 2
Stand-alone story ‘Calliope’
The Sandman #18
DC Vertigo
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1990
•
Vol. 2
Stand-alone story ‘A Dream of a Thousand Cats’
Miracleman #18
Eclipse
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1990
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Error edition: page 19 comes before page 18
The Sandman #19
DC Vertigo
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1990
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Vol. 2
Interior story inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night Dream
[July 2024 - Jack Gleeson aka Joffrey from Game of Thrones has been cast as the malevolent faerie, Puck in season 2 of Sandman]
Interior story inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night Dream
[July 2024 - Jack Gleeson aka Joffrey from Game of Thrones has been cast as the malevolent faerie, Puck in season 2 of Sandman]
The Sandman #20
DC Vertigo
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1990
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
The Sandman #21
DC Vertigo
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1990
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Vol. 2
1st appearance of Delirium, one of The Endless, formerly Delight before she went insane
[December 2022 - Neil Gaiman hints at Delirium appearing in Sandman season 2]
1st appearance of Delirium, one of The Endless, formerly Delight before she went insane
[December 2022 - Neil Gaiman hints at Delirium appearing in Sandman season 2]
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