Questions About The Sandman: Overture

by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads Author)

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Should someone brand new to Sandman start with Overture? Or leave it to read after the original series?

Ew99 You should absolutely not read it first. There are major plot points that depend on familiarity with the characters, with previous occurrences and wit…moreYou should absolutely not read it first. There are major plot points that depend on familiarity with the characters, with previous occurrences and with previous storylines.(less)

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I'm new to the Sandman series. What one should I start with?

Mighty Sea Maybe try Vol 3: Dream Country first.

Preludes & Nocturnes is the first volume of the Graphic Novels but its the least *Sandman-esque* of the whole sag…moreMaybe try Vol 3: Dream Country first.

Preludes & Nocturnes is the first volume of the Graphic Novels but its the least *Sandman-esque* of the whole sage. Neil Gaimen starts with something closer to horror and doesn't really settle on the fable like tone that has defined the series until the very last story in that volume. The one where Dream spends time in a park feeding pigeons with his big sister Death.

There are 10 core graphic novels (and more by Neil and others playing in the same "sandbox") and while 7 have a plot line that advances through them; the other three are just collections of "one shot" short stories.

You could start there instead. You'll feel the sensibilities of the series more clearly than you will in Preludes. There may be somethings that are not immediately spelled out, but I don't think Volume 3: Dream Country has any serious spoilers.

My unconventional suggestion!(less)

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exists some edition in spanish of this book?

Faranae Si! https://www.ecccomics.com/comic/sandm...

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Do i have yo read all the entire Sandman series before reading Overture?

Matthew Not all of it, but the more you read of the original series, the more you'll understand and enjoy Overture.…moreNot all of it, but the more you read of the original series, the more you'll understand and enjoy Overture.(less)

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I really want to read this but I don't have room for a deluxe hardcover. Is there any word on if/when a trade paperback will be out?