The Sandman — DC Comics, Vertigo
Issue: #30
Bryan Talbot provides guest art on this stand-alone story starring a Roman Emperor who heavily disguises himself in order to spend a day, unnoticed, among his people. Through discussion with a servant, the Emperor reveals a stirring connection he shared with Morpheus, the Dream King.In this story, we follow Augustus Caesar and another man as they spend a day as beggars.
First appearances: Aristeas
Creators: Neil Gaiman, Todd Klein, Dave McKean, Karen Berger, Daniel Vozzo, Stan Woch, Alisa Kwitney, Bryan Talbot
Characters: Dream of the Endless (Morpheus), Aristeas, Augustus, Julius Caesar
Story arcs: Distant Mirrors