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The Sandman - Issue 1
DC Comics, Vertigo
Horror, Supernatual, Folklore
Logline
In which Dream, aka Morpheus, is accidentally captured by an occultist and remains imprisoned for decades, causing a worldwide sleeping sickness until he finally escapes and begins his quest to reclaim his lost power.
What happens in 'The Sandman' - Issue 1?
In issue 1 of Neil Gaiman's The Sandman, titled "Sleep of the Just," the story begins in 1916 with an occultist named Roderick Burgess attempting to capture Death in a ritual to achieve immortality. Instead of capturing Death, Burgess inadvertently traps Death's younger brother, Dream, also known as Morpheus.
Dream remains imprisoned in a glass sphere for decades. During his captivity, the world suffers from a mysterious sleeping sickness affecting many people, causing some to fall into deep, unending sleep while others experience extreme insomnia.
Finally, in 1988, Dream manages to escape when a guard falls asleep on duty and the protective circle around the sphere is broken. Once free, Dream punishes his captors and begins a journey to reclaim his lost power and the tools of his trade: a pouch of sand, a helm, and a ruby. This issue sets the stage for the dark and intricate narrative that unfolds throughout the rest of the series.
Who created 'The Sandman' - Issue 1?
Writer: Neil Gaiman
Artists: Sam Keith and Mike Dringenberg