The Sandman: The Wake

*The Sandman: The Wake* is a comic installment in Neil Gaiman’s *The Sandman* series that explores themes of memory, identity, and transition. It centers around the wake held for Dream (also known as Morpheus), after his death. The story examines the impact of his absence on the waking world and the supernatural, blending poetic narration with symbolic imagery. It delves into the nature of change and the remnants of Dream’s influence, ultimately portraying a moment of quiet reflection and the acknowledgment of an ending, setting the stage for new beginnings in the ongoing mythic universe.