cally acclaimed graphic novels of all time, Neil Gaiman's awardwinning masterpiece The Sandman set the standard for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era. Illustrated by an exemplary selection of the medium's 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.

The Sandman: The Deluxe Edition Book Two collects issues #17-31 of the original run of The Sandman, which includes the World Fantasy Award-winning "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and tales from the Angoulême International Comics Festival best script award-winning graphic novel "Season of Mists." This volume also features the Sandman Special #1 and short stories from Vertigo: Winter's Edge #1-3 that further chronicle the enchanting world of Morpheus, the Lord of Dreams, and his kin, the Endless.