The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes (1989) - Comic Story Explained

Full Comic Story Review/Recap/Explanation for The Sandman: Preludes & Nocturnes. An occultist attempting to capture the physical embodiment of Death to bargain for eternal life traps her younger brother Dream instead. After his seventy-year imprisonment and eventual escape, Dream, also known as Morpheus, goes on a quest for his lost objects of power to reclaim his reign. From there, one of the greatest series in the history of the graphic novel genre begins...
=====CREATIVE TEAM=====
Writer: Neil Gaiman
Artist: Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, Malcolm Jones III
Colors: Daniel Vozzo
Letters: Todd Klein
Covers: Dave McKean
Publisher: Vertigo / DC Comics / DC Black Label
=== TIMESTAMPS ===
0:00 - Opening
2:05 - Intro to World Of Sandman
10:27 - Issue 1 - Sleep of the Just
26:44 - Issue 2 - Imperfect Hosts
37:58 - Issue 3 - Dream A Little Dream Of Me
44:57 - Issue 4 - A Hope In Hell
51:54 - Issue 5 - Passengers
58:50 - Issue 6 - 24 Hours
1:02:23 - Issue 7 - Sound and Fury
1:07:12 - Issue 8 - The Sound Of Her Wings
1:14:24 - Final Thoughts
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===== MUSIC =====
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Link to my Sandman Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLmbwJBo5bk08SYSYptOlmBckabCCGoA63

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I'm hoping for people who want to watch the show, watch THIS KZbin video series first. With high respect to the comic book, of course😌

[@foolwriter]

Back in college, a few years after the series concluded, many of my friends were into this series. One of the unique things about it was that it seemed to appeal to both genders equally, very much a rarity at the time. We had a joke that it was passed between couples more often than STDs.

[@Ekkis25]

I was dating a non comic woman and she saw them at my place and out of curiosity took a look , she couldn't get enough saying that she didn't realize comics could be so deep. She was a recent graduate with a degree in English and she loved the themes that Gaiman used.

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I remember when you said that you would cover sandman at the beginning of 2021. Here we are now.

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The first time I ever mentioned doing Sandman on my channel was actually in my Boys volume 7 video which was way back in August 2019! So Sandman was a long time coming. Here’s the video we’re I mentioned it, it’s right in the intro. I actually mentioned 5 series I wanted to cover in that video, and Sandman was the final one on that list I hadn’t got to yet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIvGm3Vteph7Z5Y

[@elbruces]

That "sleepy sickness" thing was real by the way. Medical historians think it might have been a side effect of polio in some kids. When they were much older, the victims were awakened by a medical trial for a short time - that story was in the movie "Awakenings" with Robert DeNiro and Robin Williams.

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I can't thank you enough for covering this. I wish your channel the best

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I just watched The Sandman and wanted to find someone on KZbin that went through and explained the comic and you did a great job with this first volume. I'm gonna subscribe and watch the other volumes and other comics. Thanks

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I read all of these in my teens, they were actually my first deep dive into graphic novels after years of anime and an occasional comic, eventually leading to hellblazer, fables, Y etc. Sandman is still my favourite. The narrative is intricate and the use of history, mythology and folklore is unparalleled. This series changed my brain and the way I saw the world. I’ve been rereading to prep for the Netflix adaptation, but this video is a great summary and memory jogger! Now I can’t get enough. Gotta do some historical research

[@kjmmxii123]

I'm much the same, this is a 'memory jogger' for me too. I'm halfway through the netflix series and absolutely loving it, I hope they do more (I seem to remember the graphic novels went from strength to strength, so the material's definitely there).

[@Juststudiothings]

@@kjmmxii123 they definitely went from strength to strength. It's a tall order to adapt something already so close to perfection- I have really been trying to think of the show as a standalone story but I don't think I'm a fan. It's not a disaster but I'll take the source material every damn time.

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Listing Danny trying his hand at voice acting for the different characters makes me very happy. Love the channel. 💘

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@Dannymalt's voice for Dr Destiny in the Diner made my day! Lifted, what otherwise, was a very bleak chapter Xxx

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There's always a message like yours in the comment section

[@LemanRussx]

Yo I'm audiobooking this right now and it's wild

[@SeanTTS]

Watching this video a year later.. The Sandman TV series has top the Netflix charts in more than 80 countries 👍

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Deserves the first place always

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Most people who watched Justice League and Justice League Unlimited should remember Dr. Destiny

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He was also the villain in Justice League Dark

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Classic

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[@GhostWolfPrimal]

Really happy to find this. Sandman was a comic I found in my public library as a kid. It opened up a whole world of thought to me. Made me really think about stuff differently.

[@kerouac.jackson]

One suggestion I would make is pointing out and quoting significant lines. For example, in the last issue, "You get what everyone gets. You get a lifetime." Important lines like that will help readers understand what's good about this book. In the next one, I would recommend trying to point out some of the things that the recent audiobook wasn't able to convey. Notably, the cereal convention panel discussion where the one female panelist is complaining about the stereotyping of all female members of their group as black widows and killer nurses while she's sitting in between two other panelists who match those stereotypes. This was a great joke, but the audiobook didn't convey it effectively at all. Just my thoughts.

[@mr.christopher79]

the lifetime line has stuck with me since reading it 30 years ago. so simple yet profound

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Yes let's go!! I remember reading some of these back in the day from my library but was never able to finish it. I was hoping you'd cover this at some point. This is one series I've always wanted to collect one day

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i read sandman when i was 15 and honestly it is the best piece of fiction i've ever read, the art elevates it so much its way better than any book i've ever read. it's so layered you can reread it all the time and still find new things

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Great job on these, Danny!

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I love that Murphy is one of dreams names

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I hadn't listened to you for a while, I was missing the Sunday morning uploads. I am super glad I listened to you and Vol 1 again. Like catching up with an old friend, Thank you 😊

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Danny holy crap man!! Thank you so much for making this video!! As always you’re amazing!!!!

[@elizabthharris6741]

I loved this series! So glad audible has the reading! Waiting for the second section

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Bless. Thanx for doing this bro. Really enjoyed every minute.

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Actually 2nd time I've watched it, first time was like 3 months ago

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I love this! The Graphic Audio is fantastic too!!

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Oh hell yes, I’ve been waiting for this one. THANK YOU DANNY!!!!

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Had been waiting for this for such a long time...thanks

[@TheMak445]

Really good, thank you, you always do a great job of covering comics. Dream must visually be modelled on Gaiman himself.

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So happy your doing the sandman!!! Love your videos!!

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I'm so glad you did this!!

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Excellent job! Amazing video!

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YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH I NEEDED THIS VIDEO i keep searching for sandman explained videos to give me an overview of the series to help in reading/watching so i at least know what's happening

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Thankful to have found this channel and especially this comic, I have read this comic online for free, but there were missing volumes.

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I love your videos, I was a huge Invincible fan and your videos on them helped me get one of my best friends into it as well so i hope nothing but the best for you.

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Man you did a good job reading us this amazing comic. i enjoyed listening to you. Thank you so much.

[@saiken811]

Thank you very much for your work!

[@evos469]

Yes. Thank you for covering this

[@sarahyoung646]

Thank you! It's been decades since I've read the series, although I love it. Having just watched the first eps of the show, I really wanted to refresh my memory of the original. I appreciate all the work you've put in here.

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Thank you! Hope to see part 2 soon

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Little too late for that

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You are just so awesome. Just when i felt lime getting back into this great tale, in deep need while in the hospital, here you go. 🖤🕶🎩🖤

[@RawB242]

this sounds like this will be an amazing series !! im excited

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Saw the ad on Netflix today! Came straight to KZbin to get the scoop. Thanks for the upload! ❤️

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Man i love these comic thanks Danny🖤

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Ive been waiting for someone to do this

[@lordpaps2270]

You already know I always got time for Morpheus 👌🏾 cheers Danny

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Excellent review.

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Stoked for this series.

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Thank you! So excited for this!!!!

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You’re awesome! Thank you 🙏🏼 ❤️

[@IllusionForWicked]

Thank u for doing this. I need to do some work and this work great as a visual/podcast for me to learn more about The Sandman comics. P/s: Your voice is pretty soothing. I'm looking forward to listen you explain about other comics as well.

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Oh man I've been ready for this series

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Excellent lecture!!!!

[@Helzdottir2903]

Awesome,my favorite author and one of my favorite comics,great job Danny

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Great breakdown, thank you Sir

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This was Great! Thank you!!!

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I been waiting for this...

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Waited for this. Yes here we go

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This is a fantastic comic you're covering , not sure how you're not getting more views

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Great channel. Thanks for covering this character. Never got into the title& never got it till now.

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thanks for this

[@njlamendola]

I listen weekly and you definitely did a better job than audible on the sandman series

[@ubani123]

keep em coming

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Loved it!!! Xxx

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It did happened and the show is FANTASTIC!!!

[@patrickeugenio4803]

Tried reading sandman 20 years ago. Couldnt understand it. Thanks to your gift of explaining clearly.I finally got to understand and appreciate it.

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i love this ....... awesome narration + presentation bro .......

[@TheDrigodamus]

Tried to read some of his heady stuff and kinda glaze over but figured a show would be easier to digest, couldn’t get into it but your narration has me locked in. Maybe it’s the comic screens and combo of your glowing personality. Whatever it is, I’m hooked and can’t wait to go back to the other media…thanks, mate!

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Looking forward to the rest of the series

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I’m just getting into this and already seeing all this has made I’m excited

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You're singing and flow of the songs >>> 😂👌🏾

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One of my favorite comics channel.

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Great Video

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Thanks Danny!

[@kylet275]

This is awesome Danny. I’ve been a fan since you covered the boys. Keep up the good work! Also are you going to do a review of the full Invincible tv series?

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i love this read through, i want to read the novels however my adhd makes it extremely difficult but u made it easy, thank u

[@mrrichard9657]

Thanks man very interesting indeed

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This was a really good opening volume with icon DC characters

[@petermjackson13]

Thank you! 🙏

[@thabanentshangase]

The one book I was waiting for you to cover😭

[@amaro8818]

Honestly really appreciate how Danny has done this story so far. Its really easy to digest, fun to listen to, and thank you again danny for introducing to another great comic that I can appreciate when the show comes out. I don't think I would be able to love the invincible show as much without your comic series. Thank you. Fucking Gary

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38:31 THAT BRIT SOUND! MAN love Sam Kieth! Never read this. Gotta get some Hands on Hellzblazer and Sandman!

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Thanks this is fun

[@delilah2539]

Decided to check this out since the TV series will be coming out soon. Glad I did.

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Lets gooo another great Sunday morning

[@jmunoz1996]

I was mad confused reading book one😅 Appreciate your video!

[@JCResDoc94]

*38:00** like many, i live for the laughing magician* . gr8 vid.

[@blakmajik1377]

You captured the Hell seen perfectly

[@qwason13]

Thanx so much I’ve tried to get into sandman and could not do it. Now I’m a Sandman Fanboy for life! I love everything I couldn’t understand the first 3x

[@Heatlifer77]

OMG THANK YOU

[@misha7829]

Extremely pogged for this!!! Read this for the first time a little while ago because I remembered you mentioning that you’d like to do a series on it someday. Actually I listened to the audiobook version along with reading for the first 2 volumes and it really enriched the experience. So i think this series will be very enjoyable for the first time readers :)

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