The Absolute Sandman, Vol. 1 – Deluxe Slipcased Hardcover Edition

Experience the most acclaimed comic book series of the 1990s in this premium, slipcased Absolute Edition. Written by New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman, The Sandman is a groundbreaking blend of modern myth, dark fantasy, and contemporary fiction. The Absolute Sandman, Vol. 1 collects issues #1-20 and features completely new coloring approved by the author for the first 18 issues. This definitive volume is packed with never-before-seen extra material, including the original series proposal, character design galleries, and the original script for the World Fantasy Award-winning The Sandman #19, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," accompanied by reproductions of Charles Vess's original pencils. Also included are a new introduction by DC President and Publisher Paul Levitz and an afterword by Neil Gaiman.

Product Specifications

• Authors: Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth

• Publisher: Vertigo

• Publication Date: November 1, 2006

• Format: Hardcover

• Print Length: 612 pages

• Dimensions: 22.9 x 5.6 x 38.4 cm

• Item Weight: 3.4 kg

• ISBN-13: 978-1401210823