10 Best Comic Runs Of All Time
6. Sandman: Neil Gaiman
The mature and dark fantasy of Neil Gaiman's Sandman is unlike any other comic book ever conceived, for it not only adds a whole new layer to the DC Universe, but it also challenges what can be accomplished with an ongoing comic.
Generally considered to be the best comic book ever put out under the Vertigo imprint, Sandman incorporates elements of mythology, legend, and horror to create a unique story. Following Morpheus, the personification of dreams, Sandman spans not only the DC Universe, but other realms and concepts never before seen in the medium.
While comic books are commonly referred to as modern days myths, Sandman expands on that perception. The lore created by Gaiman provides epic fantasy elements that run throughout the series, and - even with Morpheus having the power of a god and an entire realm he oversees - the writer creates a troubled and complex protagonist that readers feel compelled to follow.
Gaiman's story is both profound and poetic by delivering a comic where no two stories are alike. Sandman does more than break new ground though - it tells a meaningful tale that deserves all the recognition it's received.
A groundbreaking series at the time of release, there has never been a comic more masterful in its execution than Sandman.