Gaiman and artist J.H. Williams get at least four plot strands going: The story begins with the dreams of a "carnivorous plant" called Quariam on an unnamed planet; then it's on to a discussion between Death and Destiny; next it's 1915 and Dream has summoned something he created, The Corinthian, to tell him he will be ...

Overture is definitely a must read to give you some context to the comics. Overture, Endless Nights and The Dream Hunters have to be read by anyone who truly enjoyed the Sandman imo.

Though the events of Overture take place before the first volume of The Sandman begins, the book is meant to be read afterward, and readers who are new to the series might find themselves lost.

It's not advised to read the prequel The Sandman: Overture first. This is because it's written with the assumption that you've read the original series. So while it's set before The Sandman #1, it's not a great place to start. Sandman is definitely a series that reads best when read in its original order.

The key theme of Sandman is the concept of change and the notion all change means the birth of something new and the death of something else.

For many, The Sandman is a story about how "letting go" and accepting change is healthy. It's also about Death, Desire, Despair, and the other anthropomorphic concepts that rule over us like gods.

Even if The Sandman had been a novel, it still would have been appealing to many fantasy fans thanks to Neil Gaiman's elegant and resonant writing. Whether it be the narration or the dialogue, his words possess an almost lyrical quality to them that sweeps the reader right into the story.

Three days following its initial release, The Sandman quickly earned an estimated total of 1.4 billion minutes watched across the week, placing it at the top of the chart and ahead of Tom Holland's Uncharted adaptation, which sits in second place with an estimated 1.2 billion minutes watched.

Netflix's The Sandman has introduced iconic characters like Dream from the legendary comic book series by Neil Gaiman. Two of his love interests, Nada and Calliope, have also made a brief appearance on the show – fans know how messy their pasts really are.

Overall this series is very well made the storyline is amazing, and there's lots of diversity. The importance of hopes and dreams is a common theme and very inspirational for teenagers. I believe it's fine for teens 14+ because most teens have already seen and heard things in the series before.

The easiest way to start reading The Sandman is to simply read the original graphic novel series in order. This consists of: Preludes & Nocturnes (issues #1-8) The Doll's House (#9-16)

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