Preludes & Nocturnes
About this book
Preludes and Nocturnes collects the first eight issues of The Sandman comic by Neil Gaiman published by DC Vertigo. The series centers on Morpheus (Dream of the Endless). Dream is imprisoned for decades by an occultist seeking immortality. Upon escaping, he must reclaim his objects of power while still in a weakened state, confronting an addict to his dream powder, the legions of Hell, and an all-powerful madman (Doctor Destiny) in the process.
Reader Profile
4.4/5 · 816 readers · 240 pages · ≈ 4 h 27 m · Light
What order should I read the The Sandman series?
Read Preludes & Nocturnes first, then follow the publication order above — Fables & Reflections.
How long does it take to read Preludes & Nocturnes?
About ≈ 4 h 27 m — 240 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Preludes & Nocturnes?
240 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Preludes & Nocturnes?
It sits on the Graphic Novels, Fiction shelves.
Is Preludes & Nocturnes in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote Preludes & Nocturnes?
Neil Gaiman.
The Sandman — reading order
- → Preludes & Nocturnes (1991) you are here
- 1 Fables & Reflections (1993)