one of the most popular and critically acclaimed comic book titles of all time new york times bestselling author neil gaimans masterpiece the sandman set new standards for mature lyrical fantasy and graphic narrative now vertigo and dc comics are proud to present the third of four definitive absolute editions collecting this groundbreaking series in its entirety the absolute sandman volume three reprints issues 4056 of the sandman and the sandman special 1 and features remastered coloring prepared especially for this edition on issues 4049 and the special this volume also includes an introduction by jill thompson artist for the sandman vol 7 brief lives a neverbeforereprinted story by gaiman and artist michael zulli a complete reproduction of the oneshot the endless gallery as well as two additional 8pages galleries and the original script and thumbnail pencils by gaiman and artist p craig russell for the acclaimed story ramadan from the sandman 50