Preludes & Nocturnes

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.

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.

More arcs in Prime Earth (Earth-0)

Infinite Crisis

Crossover Event

Crisis on Infinite Earths

Crossover Event

Final Crisis

Crossover Event

One Year Later

Crossover Event

Batman Incorporated

Main Story

Our Worlds at War

Crossover Event

Dark Crisis

Crossover Event

War of the Gods (Wonder Woman)

Crossover Event

Armageddon 2001

Crossover Event

Batman & Son

Main Story