The Sandman. World's end (original 1994; edition 1994)

by Neil Gaiman, Bryan Talbot, Dick Giordano, Danny Vozzo, Todd Klein — 1 more, Dave McKean

Series: The Sandman (08 (Issues 51-56)), The Sandman {1989-1996} (TPB, issues 51-56)

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NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Neil Gaiman's transcendent series SANDMAN is often hailed as the definitive Vertigo title and one of the finest achievements in graphic storytelling. Gaiman created an unforgettable tale of the forces that exist beyond life and death by weaving ancient mythology, folklore and fairy tales with his own distinct narrative vision. Reminiscent of the legendary Canterbury Tales, THE SANDMAN: WORLDS' END is a wonderful potpourri of engrossing tales and masterly storytelling. Improbably caught in a June blizzard, two wayward compatriots stumble upon a mysterious inn and learn that they are in the middle of a 'reality storm. ' Now surrounded by a menagerie of people and creatures from different times and realities, the two stranded travelers are entertained by mesmerizing myths of infamous sea creatures, dreaming cities, ancient kings, astonishing funeral rituals and moralistic hangmen. Collects issues #51-56.… (more)

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Member:	ShanM816
Title:	The Sandman. World's end
Authors:	Neil Gaiman
Other authors:	Bryan Talbot, Dick Giordano, Danny Vozzo, Todd Klein, Dave McKean
Info:	New York, NY : DC Comics, c1994.
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The Sandman: Worlds' End by Neil Gaiman (Author) (1994)

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I like the concept of this collection and the change of style.
I liked most of the stories, but the one with Prez is probably my favorite standalone in the whole series. (

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aljosa95 | Aug 23, 2024 |

I feel this collection might have been a bit of trick on some readers, as it seems more like short stories layered within a framing story. As characters sit around the World's End Inn telling stories during a storm, wondering how they got there. I did like the main story, but wished there had been more to it. Same with the smaller stories: they were sometimes so short there wasn't much there. And the Endless hardly appear in the entire book. I also missed Dave McKean's covers in this one! (

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booklove2 | Apr 20, 2024 |

While the previous volume was one of my favorites, this is probably my least favorite of the series. It just seems way too random, and the things that contribute to the overall storyline are too few and far between... I get the general idea of this volume, but I still didn't enjoy most of it very much. (

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adastra | Jan 15, 2024 |

Another set of imaginative stories from the mind of Neil Gaiman. These are only loosely connected with the Sandman universe, but bring together several different traditions. (

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zot79 | Aug 20, 2023 |

A pause before the two book finale of the series. Envelops us in what makes this series so great: the stories. And told in the classic "travellers stuck together telling tales to amuse each other" format. But also setting up the next and final part of the bigger story. (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Gaiman, Neil	Author	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Allred, Mike	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Amaro, Gary	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Buckingham, Mark	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Giordano, Dick	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Harris, Tony	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
King, Stephen	Introduction	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Klein, Todd	Letterer	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Leialoha, Steve	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Locke, Vince	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
McKean, Dave	Cover artist	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Pensa, Shea Anton	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Stevens, Alec	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Talbot, Bryan	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Vozzo, Danny	Colorist	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Watkiss, John	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Zulli, Michael	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Hill, Joe	Preface	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

▾Series and work relationships

Belongs to Series

The Sandman (08 (Issues 51-56))

The Sandman {1989-1996} (TPB, issues 51-56)

Belongs to Publisher Series

Vertigo

Is contained in

The Sandman: Slipcase Box Set, Vol. 1-10 by Neil Gaiman

Contains

The Sandman #51 (Worlds' End 1: A Tale of Two Cities) by Neil Gaiman

The Sandman #52 (Worlds' End 2: Cluracan's Tale) by Neil Gaiman

The Sandman #53 (Worlds' End 3: Hob's Leviathan) by Neil Gaiman

The Sandman #54 (Worlds' End 4: The Golden Boy) by Neil Gaiman

The Sandman #55 (Worlds' End ∙ 5: Cerements) by Neil Gaiman

The Sandman #56 (Worlds' End 6: Worlds' End) by Neil Gaiman

Has as a reference guide/companion

The Sandman Companion by Hy Bender

Has as a supplement

Dust Covers: The Collected Sandman Covers by Neil Gaiman

▾Awards and Honors

Awards

British Fantasy Award (Nominee – Anthology / Collection – 1996)

Notable Lists

1001 Comics You Must Read Before You Die

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Canonical title

The Sandman: Worlds' End

Original title

Alternative titles

The Sandman Vol. 08: Worlds' End

The Sandman: Worlds' End, Vol. 8

The Sandman: Worlds' End, Volume Eight

The Sandman: Worlds' End, Vol. VIII

Original publication date

1994-12-13

People/Characters

Cluracan

Death of the Endless

Delirium of the Endless

Desire of the Endless

Destiny of the Endless

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Important places

The Necropolis, Litharge

World's End, A Free House

Important events

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Epigraph

"For you and me, and all brave men, my brother," said Wayne, in his strange chant, "there is good wine poured in the inn at the end of the world."

G. K. Chesterton
The Napoleon of Notting Hill 1904

"Although my tale is a dry and unexciting one, chiefly dealing with local politics and city history, I am sure it will assist in passing a few idle moments..."

The Cluracan of Faerie
in conversation, recently.

Dedication

This book's for
M A D D Y,
pink and tiny, born one
hour and ten minutes ago,
who has spent most of the
intervening time sucking
vigorously on my fingers
in the mistaken belief that
they provide a viable
source of nutrition. I
give you all your
tomorrows, and these
small stories. With my
love,
NEIL GAIMAN

First words

Looking back on it, the thing that still surprises me is my own reaction to it all.

Quotations

It's amazing how much one can accomplish in an evening, if one is willing to expend a little effort, and to walk briskly.

Some say that he still walks between the worlds, travelling from America to America, help to the helpless, a shelter for the weak. Others say that he waits to be born once more, and that this time he will not come just to one America, but to all of them. And I walk the worlds, following him, seeking him, walking ahead...spreading his word.

I don't have a goddamn story.

Last words

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Disambiguation notice

Publisher's editors

Berger, Karen

Blurbers

Erickson, Steve

Original language

English US

Canonical DDC/MDS

Canonical LCC

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NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Neil Gaiman's transcendent series SANDMAN is often hailed as the definitive Vertigo title and one of the finest achievements in graphic storytelling. Gaiman created an unforgettable tale of the forces that exist beyond life and death by weaving ancient mythology, folklore and fairy tales with his own distinct narrative vision. Reminiscent of the legendary Canterbury Tales, THE SANDMAN: WORLDS' END is a wonderful potpourri of engrossing tales and masterly storytelling. Improbably caught in a June blizzard, two wayward compatriots stumble upon a mysterious inn and learn that they are in the middle of a 'reality storm. ' Now surrounded by a menagerie of people and creatures from different times and realities, the two stranded travelers are entertained by mesmerizing myths of infamous sea creatures, dreaming cities, ancient kings, astonishing funeral rituals and moralistic hangmen. Collects issues #51-56.

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Collects "A Tale of Two Cities," "Cluracan's Tale," "Hob's Leviathan," "The Golden Boy," "Cerements" and" World's End," originally published in The Sandman #51-56.

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