Reddit reviews The Sandman Omnibus Vol. 1

You can get any thing they have delivered to your local library using the intralibrary loan system. Its free and online.

Edit to add I used this a few years back to read the entire collection of Sandman books. The nice big bound version.

Depends on the hardcover, which one are you talking about?

Absolute Sandman, Vol. 1? Probably not. Amazon has it for $58:
https://www.amazon.com/Absolute-Sandman-Vol-1/dp/1401210821

Sandman Omnibus, Vol. 1? $87 on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Sandman-Omnibus-Vol-1/dp/1401241883

I found a hardcover of "World's End" going for $160 on eBay, but I think that price is out of bounds. The individual issues it reprints are about $3 each at your local comic shop or online or $18.

World's End reprints 51-56, which Amazon has for $45:
https://www.amazon.com/Sandman-Worlds-End-8/dp/B004L6MJ9E/ref=sr_1_4

Vol 1

Omnibus Vol 1

All ten TPBs

Well Sandman only has about 86 issues. I'd suggest reading from the beginning if you have the money to dish out on the omnibuses. Here's a link to the first:

https://www.amazon.com/Sandman-Omnibus-Vol-1/dp/1401241883/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1496075909&sr=8-4&keywords=sandman

For this type of stuff I tend to just check Amazon. If you look at the first review for the omnibus on Amazon the person spends time comparing the omnibus and absolute. And similar deal with Absolute reviews where you will see people discussing the pros and cons with some talking about stuff like binding issues. As far as cheaper there is always digital that you can look into and then the regular trades can be pretty cheap; especially if you are willing to buy used.

Just buy the paper backs LINK it's the easiest way to get into the story and the cheapest. Or if you have a lot money to spend you can get the Omnibuses LINK. Like the other user said start with Preludes and Nocturnes and just follow in order. Or try this if you don't mind digital. Overture is a different story all together and should be read after the original series.

Well... I like Sandman. Lots of other people like Sandman. Google "best comics of all time" and Sandman will be there. But, who knows if you'll like it without more information about your preferences. Hopefully, you've done some research, looked at the art, previewed some pages, etc.

Print edition options:

• hardcover omnibus x2 volume set for ~$150
  
• paperback slipcase x10 volume set for ~$125

No, I thought it was OK+. I have read "better" books (for me) by him.

But, if you wanted to try another book by him, Neverwhere is "more punchy" (action? or just hits the ground running "more") then American Gods. Or pick up the Sandman.

http://www.amazon.com/Sandman-Omnibus-Vol-1/dp/1401241883/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1394178980&sr=1-1&keywords=the+sandman+omnibus

The Sandman is great, but a lot of setup and quicker pay offs. Or just check out Death (from the Sandman) collection to get your feet wet.

http://www.amazon.com/DEATH-Deluxe-Edition-Neil-Gaiman/dp/1401235484

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I remember it felt like it was just drag on, like climbing a hill in the begin ( you known setup , setup and more setting up).

But I do remember the last 3/4 of the book kind of felt you were riding a little red wagon down the other side of the hill (was a pretty good pay off, but it was some work at times). So, there is that.

Sandman Vol 1 Omnibus is only $85 on Amazon right now:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Sandman-Omnibus-Vol-1/dp/1401241883/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408399449&sr=8-1&keywords=sandman+omnibus

A bit more of a pricey purchase, but it's about 5 tpb volumes worth, and if you can get over the shitty art for the first couple volumes, it's a great story that I haven't read anything even remotely similar to.

If you want something that you may be able to buy in the Barnes & Noble stores though, Chew is a funny series that's like a less immature Adult Swim cartoon in comic format:

http://www.amazon.com/CHEW-Omnivore-Edition-Vol-1/dp/1607062933/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1408399594&sr=8-4&keywords=chew+volume+1

This edition was the one I was looking at

honestly, if i were you i'd look at maybe getting the omnibuses.


They are pricey (the first one is $80), but the three of them collect the entire run. The third and final volume just came out this month and, the other two are still in print and likely will be for some time. Honestly, it's probably the most cost effective way to collect them, and their binding is gorgeous.

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Volume 1

Volume 2

Volume 3

There are 10 volumes. I guess you could get them one by one, here's a link to vol. 1. If you want a bigger collection, there's the omnibus, there are 3 omnibus volumes.

These two?
https://www.amazon.com/Sandman-Omnibus-Vol-1/dp/1401241883/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493686000&sr=8-1&keywords=sandman+omnibus

https://www.amazon.com/Sandman-Omnibus-Vol-2/dp/1401243142/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1493686000&sr=8-2&keywords=sandman+omnibus

I'm taking it I can't get these at the local library.

I just finished both of these, and they were excellent.

Sandman Omnibus, Vol. 1

Sandman Omnibus, Vol. 2

I'd like to have this.