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Sometimes You Fly

Category:  Writers
Owner:  mschmidt
Last Modified:  6/5/2015
Set Description
It shouldn't come as much of a surprise that my first custom set is dedicated to the brilliant storyteller that is Neil Gaiman.

From his early collaborations with Dave McKean on the Signal to Noise and Violent Cases graphic novels, through the Black Orchid mini-series (which convinced Karen Berger to offer him a writing gig for DC/Vertigo) and to the utterly ground-breaking Sandman series, Gaiman has been at the forefront of the "comics for grownups"-movement for decades. His work is never easy, never simple, yet filled with wonders, miracles and entire worlds just begging to be explored.

Set Goals
It's a very humble goal - I want to put together the largest collection of CGC-slabbed Neil Gaiman books.

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Item Description
Grade
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Pics
Vertigo Preview Vertigo Preview 1 Signature 9.8 View Comic
Vertigo Encyclopaedia The Vertigo Encyclopaedia nn Signature 9.8 View Comic
Sweeney Todd 'Penny Dreadful' Sweeney Todd 'Penny Dreadful' nn Signature 9.9 View Comic
Snow, Glass, Apples Snow, Glass, Apples 1 Modern 9.9 View Comic
Only the End of the World Again Only the End of the World Again 1 Signature 9.8 View Comic
Hellblazer 27 Hellblazer 27 Universal 9.8 View Comic
Sandman 1 Sandman 1 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Sam Kieth & Mike Dringenberg
Cover by Dave McKean

"Sleep of the Just"
1st appearance of Morpheus, the modern age Sandman. Cameo appearance by Wesley Dodds, the golden age Sandman.

Dream is caught accidentally by men who are attempting to capture Death. Only after seven decades of captivity does he finally escape.
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Sandman 2 Sandman 2 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Sam Kieth & Mike Dringenberg
Cover by Dave McKean

"Imperfect Hosts"
Dream returns to his realm to find it in disarray. He consults the Three Witches on where to find his items of power: the Pouch, the Helm and the Ruby.
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Sandman 3 Sandman 3 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Sam Kieth & Mike Dringenberg
Cover by Dave McKean

"Dream a little Dream of Me"
Dream goes to London where John Constantine helps him recover the Pouch from one of John's former lovers.
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Sandman 4 Sandman 4 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Sam Kieth & Mike Dringenberg
Cover by Dave McKean

"A Hope in Hell"
Dream goes to Hell to retrieve his helmet. He must first beat Choronzon, a duke of Hell, at the game of reality.
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Sandman 5 Sandman 5 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Sam Kieth & Malcom Jones III
Cover by Dave McKean

"Passengers"
John Dee (Dr Destiny) and Dream both journey to retrieve the ruby of power from storage in a Justice League warehouse.
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Sandman 6 Sandman 6 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Sam Kieth & Malcom Jones III
Cover by Dave McKean

"24 Hours"
John Dee uses the power of the dreamstone to manipulate the patrons of a diner while he waits for Dream to arrive.
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Sandman 7 Sandman 7 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Mike Dringenberg & Malcom Jones III
Cover by Dave McKean

"Sound and Fury"
Dee follows Dream to the Dreaming where they fight for control of the Ruby.
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Sandman 8 Error Sandman 8 9.6 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Mike Dringenberg & Malcom Jones III
Cover by Dave McKean

"The Sound of Her Wings"
First appearance of Death.

Dream follows Death as she goes about her daily rounds.
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Sandman 8 Sandman 8 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Mike Dringenberg & Malcom Jones III
Cover by Dave McKean

"The Sound of Her Wings"
First appearance of Death.

Dream follows Death as she goes about her daily rounds.
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Sandman 9 Sandman 9 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Mike Dringenberg & Malcom Jones III
Cover by Dave McKean

"Tales in the Sand"
A young man hears the story of Dream's love for the mortal Nada and his reaction to her rejection of his love.
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Sandman 10 Sandman 10 Modern 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Mike Dringenberg & Malcom Jones III
Cover by Dave McKean

"The Doll's House"
Desire tells Despair of a scheme. Lucien takes inventory. Dream finds a vortex. Rose and Miranda Walker meet a long lost relative.
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Sandman 11 Sandman 11 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Mike Dringenberg & Malcolm Jones III
Cover by Dave McKean

"Moving In"
Rose Walker goes to Florida to find her missing brother, Jed. She rooms in a house with unusual tenants. Matthew the Raven keeps an eye on Rose. Rose and Gilbert drive to Georgia to find Jed.
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Sandman 12 Sandman 12 Modern 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Chris Bachalo & Malcom Jones III
Cover by Dave McKean

"Playing House"
Dream tracks the missing Brute and Glob to the mind of Jed Walker. There he also meets Hector and Lyta Hall who are trapped in there as well.
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Sandman 13 Sandman 13 Signature 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Michael Zulli & Steve Parkhouse
Cover by Dave McKean

"Men of Good Fortune"
In 1389, Hob Gandling decides not to die. Every 100 years he and Dream meet to discuss the past century and to see if Hob has changed his mind.
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Sandman 14 Sandman 14 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Mike Dringenberg & Malcom Jones III
Cover by Dave McKean

"Collectors"
Rose and Gilbert find themselves in a convention of serial killers, including one of the missing major aracana, The Corinthian.
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Sandman 15 Sandman 15 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Mike Dringenberg & Malcom Jones III
Cover by Dave McKean

"Into the Night"
Rose returns to the boarding house where she experiences the dreams of the others.
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Sandman 16 Sandman 16 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Mike Dringenberg & Malcom Jones III
Cover by Dave McKean

"Lost Hearts"
Dream must destroy the vortex before it damages the Dreaming. He later discovers Desire's scheme.
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Sandman 17 Sandman 17 Signature 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Kelley Jones & Malcom Jones III
Cover by Dave McKean

"Calliope "
Richard Madoc gets his own personal muse, Calliope. After years of imprisonment, Calliope finally receives help from her old love, Dream.
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Sandman 18 Sandman 18 Modern 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Kelley Jones & Malcom Jones III
Cover by Dave McKean

A cat tells how once cats ruled the Earth, how the dreams of men changed reality and how the dreams of cats might restore things to the way they once were.
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Sandman 18 Error Sandman 18 Modern 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Kelley Jones & Malcom Jones III
Cover by Dave McKean

A cat tells how once cats ruled the Earth, how the dreams of men changed reality and how the dreams of cats might restore things to the way they once were.
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Sandman 19 Sandman 19 Signature 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Charles Vess
Cover by Dave McKean

"A Midsummer Night's Dream"
William Shakespeare and his troupe of actors stage "A Midsummer Night's Dream" for his patron and the fairy folk upon whom the play is based.
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Sandman 19 Error Sandman 19 Signature 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Charles Vess
Cover by Dave McKean

"A Midsummer Night's Dream"
William Shakespeare and his troupe of actors stage "A Midsummer Night's Dream" for his patron and the fairy folk upon whom the play is based.
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Sandman 20 Sandman 20 Modern 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Colleen Doran & Malcom Jones III
Cover by Dave McKean

"Facade"
Urania Blackwell / Element Girl finds the life of a retired superhero can be very lonely. Only with the help of an unexpected visitor does she find release from her lonely existence.
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Sandman 21 Sandman 21 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Sam Kieth & Malcom Jones III
Cover by Dave McKean

"Seasons of Mist", a prologue
Six of the seven Endless gather at the invitation of Destiny. Dream decides to free Nada, who he sent to Hell long ago.
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Sandman 22 Sandman 22 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Sam Kieth & Malcom Jones III
Cover by Dave McKean

"Seasons of Mist", part 1
Dream prepares for his trip to Hell. Lucifer also makes preparations for Dream's arrival.
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Sandman 23 Sandman 23 Signature 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Kelley Jones & Malcolm Jones III
Cover by Dave McKean

Dream arrives in Hell to find it nearly empty and Lucifer closing up shop. As a last act, Lucifer gives Dream the key to Hell.
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Sandman 24 Sandman 24 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Kelley Jones & P. Craig Russell
Cover by Dave McKean

"Seasons of Mist", part 3
Dream discovers that Hell, despite its reputation, is a very desirable piece of property, with many parties interested in obtaining control of it.
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Sandman 25 Sandman 25 Signature 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Matt Wagner & Malcolm Jones III
Cover by Dave McKean

"Seasons of Mist", part 4
A school boy must deal with some of the former inhabitants of Hell who once again walk the Earth.
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Sandman 26 Sandman 26 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Kelly Jones & George Pratt
Cover by Dave McKean

"Seasons of Mist", part 5
Several of the interested parties attempt to influence Dream's decision of who will gain control of Hell.
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Sandman 27 Sandman 27 Signature 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Kelley Jones & Dick Giordano
Cover by Dave McKean

"Seasons of Mist", part 6
The decision of who gains control of Hell is taken out of Dream's hands. The angels Remiel and Duma are assigned control of the realm. Dream must fight the demon lord Azazel over a matter of hospitality.
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Sandman 28 Sandman 28 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Mike Dringenberg & George Pratt
Cover by Dave McKean

"Epilogue"
The guests leave. Dream gets a new resident of the Dreaming and a promise from Loki. Nada returns to Earth. Lucifer enjoys a sunset. The angels take over Hell for better and worse.
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Sandman 29 Sandman 29 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Stan Woch & Dick Giordano
Cover by Dave McKean

"Thermidor"
Dream sends Lady Johanna Constantine to France to rescue his son from destruction.
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Sandman 30 Sandman 30 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Stan Woch & Bryan Talbot
Cover by Dave McKean

"August"
By spending a day in the market, disguised as a beggar, Augustus Caesar hides his thoughts and plans from the gods.
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Sandman 31 Sandman 31 Modern 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Shawn McManus
Cover by Dave McKean

"Three Septembers and a January"
Dream gives Joshua Norton a dream of importance and by doing so is able to keep Norton from the realms of Despair, Desire and Delirium.
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Sandman 32 Sandman 32 Modern 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Shawn McManus
Cover by Dave McKean

"Slaughter on Fifth Avenue"
Barbie and Wanda go window shopping only to see Martin Tenbones, a creature from Barbie's dreams, who is shot by the police. Before dying, Martin tells Barbie The Land needs her help and gives her the Porpentine.
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Sandman 33 Sandman 33 Modern 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Shawn McManus
Cover by Dave McKean

"Lullabies of Broadway"
Hazel tells Barbie that she may be pregnant. The strange birds released by George cause the building's tenants to have nightmares. Barbie finds herself dreaming that she's back in the Land, the setting for a continuing dream from her past. There she learns she must defeat a mysterious figure known as the Cuckoo.
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Sandman 34 Sandman 34 Signature 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Colleen Doran, Dick Giordano & George Pratt
Cover by Dave McKean

"Bad Moon Rising"
With Barbie in a coma-like sleep, Thessaly uses the remains of George to learn of the threat from the Cuckoo. After drawing down the moon, Thessaly, Hazel and Foxglove travel to the Land to save Barbie, leaving Wanda with the unconscious Barbie and the still active remains of George.
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Sandman 35 Sandman 35 Modern 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Shawn McManus
Cover by Dave McKean

"Beginning to See the Light"
Barbie and her companions journey through the Land. Betrayed by one companion and with the other two dead, Barbie is taken to the Citadel of the Cuckoo.
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Sandman 36 Sandman 36 Modern 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Shawn McManus & Bryan Talbot
Cover by Dave McKean

"Over the Sea to Sky"
Barbie meets the Cuckoo. Storms lash New York. Dream is summoned to close a compact and uncreate the Land.
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Sandman 37 Sandman 37 Modern 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Shawn McManus
Cover by Dave McKean

"I Woke Up and One of Us Was Crying"
Barbie remembers the final events in the Land and what she discovered when she awoke as she travels to attend Wanda's funeral.
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Sandman 38 Sandman 38 Signature 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Duncan Eagleson & Vince Locke
Cover by Dave McKean

"The Hunt"
Vassily tells his granddaughter a story from the Old Country.
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Sandman 39 Sandman 39 Modern 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by John Watkiss
Cover by Dave McKean

"Soft Places"
Lost in the desert, Marco Polo finds he has entered a soft place where he meets others from different times and different realms.
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Sandman 40 Sandman 40 Signature 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Jill Thompson & Vince Locke
Cover by Dave McKean

"Parliament of Rooks"
Daniel Hall ventures into the Dreaming where he hears tales from Cain, Abel and Eve.
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Sandman 41 Sandman 41 Modern 9.8 Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Jill Thompson & Vince Locke
Cover by Dave McKean

"Brief Lives", part 1
Delirium decides she needs to find her missing brother. Neither Desire or Despair will help.
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