The Sandman — DC Comics, Vertigo
Issue: #23
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?Lord Morpheus, dreading his impending confrontation with Lord Lucifer, travels to Hell to free his former lover, Queen Nada....
First appearances: Breschau
Creators: Kelley Jones, Neil Gaiman, Todd Klein, Dave McKean, Karen Berger, Daniel Vozzo, Tom Peyer, Malcolm Jones III
Characters: Dream of the Endless (Morpheus), Lucifer Morningstar, Mazikeen, Breschau
Story arcs: Season of Mists