The Sandman

Destiny learns of drastic changes on the horizon within existence and calls a meeting of his family, the Endless. But the gathering turns ugly, setting the stage for a tumultuous road ahead for the eternal family.

Two years ago, Morpheus embarrassed Lucifer in front of the Morningstar's subjects and he swore vengeance on the Dream King. Now, Morpheus prepares for his return to Hell... on a mission to free a former lover he vanquished there thousands of years ago.

The last thing Morpheus expects upon his return to Hell is an open gate and a vacant kingdom. And yet, that’s exactly what he finds, as Lucifer explains he’s decided to give up the kingdom of the damned and hands over the keys to the Dream King. But is this a gift—or a curse?

Returning home to his realm of The Dreaming with the Key to Hell in his possession, Morpheus finds himself approached by gods, deities and entities from across the whole of existence, all of whom hope to lay their hands on the former realm of the damned for one purpose or another…

With Hell now closed for business, the dead are rising all over the world, and this stand-alone issue focuses on one boy’s lone fight against a boarding school full of evil spirits.

Morpheus meets with the visitors who have come to claim the Key to Hell. Some threaten his existence, some offer trade, and others hope to bribe the Dream King with items and info he's been chasing for untold time. But who can bear the responsibility?

While Morpheus attends to an unruly guest in his realm he is visited by two angels, who have a message from the Creator. A message that will affect the future of all assembled!

As Morpheus confronts his lost love Nada, the rest of the players slink back to their roles in the universe, all remain changed -- but none more so than Hell's new rulers.