The Sandman: A Beginner's Journey

[Trollheart]

So this is the plan. Having heard a lot about, but never read one panel of, this epic comic franchise, I intend to begin reading it and at the same time detail both the story and my impressions of it as I read, either through journal format or even just here.

I could do with some advice as to where to start so as to go in the right order, and I would ask anyone who is familiar with it not to spoil it for me. Come along for the ride, sure, but let me make the discoveries on my own.

Interested?

[The Batlord]

1. ****. Yes. Sandman was one the first things I got into when I was getting into comics. I have a big dumb omnibus so I might just read along with you.

2. Just start at the beginning.

[Trollheart]

You're welcome to read along with me, just no spoilers.

Begin at the beginning, yes, but aren't there various series, editions, spin-offs, sequels, prequels? I just want to make sure I start at the right point.

[Exo]

[The Batlord]

Originally Posted by Trollheart

You're welcome to read along with me, just no spoilers.

Begin at the beginning, yes, but aren't there various series, editions, spin-offs, sequels, prequels? I just want to make sure I start at the right point.

Yeah but the first arc introduces the character and the world and while I wouldn't call Sandman truly serial it gradually eases into a more episodic style and experiencing that artistic shift is as amazing as reading those stories. It's a different beast than Spider-Man or Batman and just jumping into it somewhere in the middle wouldn't be as rewarding imo.