รThe greatest epic in the history of comic books.ร รThe Los Angeles Times Magazine รClever, witty and beautifully rounded off.ร รTime Out รA good introduction to a spellbinding series.ร รThe Sunday Times From the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author Neil Gaiman One of the most popular and critically acclaimed graphic novels of all time, Neil Gaimanรs award-winning masterpiece The Sandman set the standard for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era. Illustrated by an exemplary selection of the mediumรs most gifted artists, the series is a rich blend of modern and ancient mythology in which contemporary fiction, historical drama, and legend are seamlessly interwoven. Four unique episodes form the tapestry of Dream Country: รCalliope,ร รA Dream of a Thousand Cats,ร รFaยade,ร and the acclaimed รA Midsummer Nightรs Dreamรรthe only comic book story ever to win the World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction. Also included is Gaimanรs original script for รCalliope,ร with annotations from both the writer and the artist. Collects The Sandman #17-20.