Sunday, July 16, 2023

Dignitary # 166 (illustrated by Lars Brown)

Dream and his lover, Killalla Of The Glow, travel to a palace amongst the stars to attend the parliament concerning zones of responsibility and the merits of obligation for creation.

As the parliament begins, Dream tells Kilalla that she should enjoy the palace while he is attending the discussions. He tells her that she can walk through the gardens or return to their rooms simply by wishing it.

This Dignitary is one of many who is standing on the steps talking with another dignitary in attendance.

He appears in the background in Endless Nights, in the story, The Heart Of The Star, on page 8 in panel 2.

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Bar Patron # 13 (illustrated by Kai Martin)

In 1489, Dream and Hob meet for the second time.

Hob is curious about Dream and wants to know if he is a demon or a wizard or a saint. Since Hob is now over a hundred years old he is curious about why he hasn’t yet died.

This man is one of the bar patrons in the pub during this meeting. He is talking to a woman who is also at the pub.

This man appears in Sandman # 13, on page 6, in panel 2.

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Patient (illustrated by Anna Hybsier)

Daniel Bustamonte was one of many who succumbed to the sleeping sickness in 1926.

He was taken to a hospital to get care.

In 1939 he was still in the hospital in Jamaica and this man was in the same room as Daniel.

This patient is in Sandman # 1, on page 18, in panel 2.

Monday, July 3, 2023

Roman Citizen # 81 (illustrated by Mateus Compart)

Augustus Caesar and the dwarf Lycius spend the day sitting on some steps near the marketplace dressed as beggars. As citizens pass they discuss politics, power, personal legacy and dreams.

This citizen is spending the afternoon in the Roman market near the steps where Caesar and Lycius are sitting.

He appears in one of the panels that contains a large number of other Roman citizens, which is visually amazing, but incredibly crowded with Roman Citizens.

This panel is in Sandman # 30, page 13, and is panel 4.

Sunday, July 2, 2023

Dignitary # 239 (illustrated by Max Rugers)

After Dream discovers Kilalla kissing Sto-Oa he decides that it is time for him to leave the parliament.

As Dream enters the courtyard, looking for Mizar, he sees Despair speaking to Rao about the nature of the beauty of life.

This Dignitary is gathered with a group of other dignitaries in the courtyard not far away from Despair and Roa.

He appears in Heart Of The Star, on page 18, in panel 1.

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Serial Killer # 37 (illustrated by Lars Brown)

Not all serial killers look frightening or suspicious and this man is a perfect example of a deadly killer who can easily blend into a crowd. He looks like someone you would see walking down your street, the guy you recognize from the grocery store, or maybe even your neighbor.

This man attended the Cereal Convention and was hanging out in the hotel lobby as Nimrod walked around making sure everyone had checked in with registration.

This serial killer appears in Sandman # 14 on page 3, in panel 3. He is sitting on the couch.

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Worlds’ End Patron # 59 (illustrated by Max Rugers)

Brant Tucker is one of the many people stuck at The Worlds’ End free house as a storm rages outside. He, like the others, listen to some of the other patrons tell stories, but he also wanders around the inn and sees a wide range of people and creatures who are trapped by the storm.

As the night wears on the Brant speaks to the innkeeper about Worlds’ End and how the inn is a refuge when the world ends, even if it’s only for a little while.

This character is in the background, sitting at one of the tables in the inn enjoying a cold drink and probably listening to stories, similar to Brant.

He appears in Sandman # 56, on page 3, in panel 1.

Sunday, March 12, 2023

Dreamer # 36 (illustrated by Mateus Compart)

In Preludes And Nocturnes, Dream battles John Dee in order to prevent the destruction of the dream world and to regain his stolen ruby. While battling, the effects are felt by all those who are sleeping, including this Dreamer. His sleep is filled with the darkest nightmares.

This Dreamer appears in Sandman # 7, on page 14, in panel 4.

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Worlds End Patron # 22 (illustrated by Anna Hybsier)

After getting into an accident, Brant Tucker and Charlene Mooney find themselves in an inn.

The guests at the inn spend their time telling stories and both Brant and Charlene join in and listen to some of the tales.

In between stories Brant wanders through the inn. While in the bathroom he meets Klaproth, from the Necropolis Litharge.

Together they walked into the main hall of the inn, talking.

This patron was in the main hall, as Klaproth introduces himself to Brant.

He appears in Sandman # 52, on page 2 in panel 1 and page 25, panel 2.

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Bondage Boy # 12 (illustrated by Xaveria)

In Brief Lives, Delirium is lost and wanders into a bondage club looking for a change.

In the club she encounters a woman named Lisa who looks a little like Death. Once she realizes that this woman is not her sister she becomes agitated and starts screaming that she wants her sister.

This man is one of the men in the club who saw Delirium freak out.

He can be seen in Sandman # 41, on page 11, in panel 2. He is standing (behind panel 1) with a group of other people in the club.

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Hotel Clerk # 3 (illustrated by Anna Hybsier)

While searching for her missing brother, Jed, Rose Walker and Gilbert find themselves at a hotel hosting a Cereal convention in Dodge County.

As the guests start arriving at the hotel, they gather in the reception area.

This hotel clerk is helping check in the guests who are arriving.

She appears in Sandman # 14, on page 2, in panel 1.

I find it absolutely fascinating that she appears to be such a nice person, but the manager of the hotel seems a bit skeezy and she works for a hotel that is hosting a bunch of serial killers.

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Reveler At The Burgess Party # 13 (illustrated by Lars Brown)

Wesley Dodds visited England in 1939, trying to solve the mysterious death of one of his old friends, Linus Benchly. While there he attended a party thrown by Roderick Burgess, hoping to unravel the mystery. Dian Belmont, his lover, was also at the party trying to help her friend Annabel solve a mystery of her own.

This man is one of the people attending the party.

He appeared in Sandman Mystery Theatre # 1 on page 36, panel 5.

Monday, February 27, 2023

Dignitary # 37 (illustrated by Max Rugers)

Dream and his lover, Killalla Of The Glow, travel to a palace amongst the stars to attend the parliament concerning zones of responsibility and the merits of obligation for creation.

This Dignitary is one of many who gathered at the palace.

He appears in the background in Endless Nights, in the story, The Heart Of The Star, on page 7 in panel 1.

Saturday, February 25, 2023

Japanese Woman # 11 (illustrated by Cat Farris)

The Fox, disguised as a beautiful woman, told The Onmyoji that she would not be with him unless he left his wife and concubine and became free to love her, got rid of his house, and to forsake all of his magics. The Onmyoji, desperate to be loved by this woman, set fire to his house, killing his wife, concubine and destroying all of his possessions. He then brought all of his magical items and scrolls to the woman. She then asked him to remove his clothes, moved close to kiss him, but instead transformed back into her true shape and bit out his eye.

After the Fox took her revenge on The Onmyoji, he wandered the streets in rags and insane.

This woman is one of the many people who passed him by as he sat on the streets in misery.

She appears in the P. Craig Russell adaptation of The Dream Hunters, in issue # 4, on page 26 in panel 3.

Monday, February 20, 2023

Serial Killer # 78 (illustrated by Hayden Sengua)

This is one of the serial killers who attended the Cereal Convention from The Doll’s House storyline.

This particular serial killer is sitting in the audience listening to Nimrod’s introductory speech as the convention gets under way. He is sitting in the front row.

He can be seen in Sandman # 14, page 12, panel 1.

Sunday, February 12, 2023

Huge Carnivorous Plant # 3 (illustrated by Ron Chan)

In Sandman: Overture we learn of a small planet and on the southern continent a race of huge carnivorous plants live. These plants have limited mobility but beautiful minds.

This is one of those huge carnivorous plants.

This character appears in Sandman: Overture # 1 , on page 1 in panel 4.

Sunday, January 15, 2023

Crispin (illustrated by Anna Hybsier)

Dream and Death visit a pub in England sometime in 1389.

During this excursion into the waking world they hear a man named Hob Gadling tell a group of friends the best way to live forever is to not die.

Crispin is one of Hob’s friends sitting at the table listening to his theories about immortality.

This man is one of the bar patrons in the pub during Dream and Hob’s initial meeting.

This Bar Patron appears in Sandman # 13, on page 5, in panel 3.

Monday, January 2, 2023

Baseball Fan # 25 (illustrated by Kai Martin)

After the death of Kathy, Prez Rickard spent more time in the White House and was seen less by the American people. He became despondent and did not have the same zest for his job as he once did.

One particular night, Prez turned on the television and was watching baseball. Boss Smiley appeared in his television, once again offering Prez anything he wanted, even his deceased wife, if he would only serve him.

This Baseball Fan in the crowd at the stadium during the baseball game. He was on the television prior to Boss Smiley hijacking the program.

He appears in Sandman # 54, on page 14 in panel 8.