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Preludes & Nocturnes

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The first arc of Neil Gaiman's Sandman, running through issues #1-8. Dream (Morpheus) is captured and imprisoned for decades by the occultist Roderick Burgess. After escaping, he embarks on a quest to recover his three lost symbols of power: a pouch of sand, a helm, and a ruby.

Story Arc Details

Status
Ended
Type
Main Story
Universe
Prime Earth (Earth-0)
Start Issue
Sleep of the Just
Issues
9

About Prime Earth (Earth-0)

The main DC Comics universe following the Flashpoint event and New 52 relaunch in 2011. Prime Earth (Earth-0) serves as home to the primary versions of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the Justice League. The continuity has evolved through DC Rebirth (2016) and subsequent publishing eras while maintaining its core designation.