{"product_id":"the-sandman-41-1992-vf","title":"The Sandman # 41 1992 VF","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sandman # 41\u003c\/strong\u003e, released in July 1992, marks the beginning of the critically acclaimed nine-part story arc \"Brief Lives\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue sets up a road trip across the waking world as Delirium of the Endless decides to find their long-lost brother, Destruction (the Prodigal), who abandoned his duties 300 years prior. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Quest Begins: After being rejected for help by her siblings Desire and Despair, Delirium visits Dream (Morpheus).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDream's Motivation: Dream is in the midst of a deep depression following a breakup. He surprisingly agrees to accompany Delirium, primarily as a distraction from his own heartbreak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOrpheus: The story opens on the Greek island of Naxos, where a line of monks continues to guard the living, severed head of Dream's son, Orpheus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Cost of the Search: As they begin their journey, people on Delirium's list of contacts start dying under mysterious circumstances, hinting that Destruction has set \"safeguards\" to prevent being found. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey First Appearances \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAndros Rhodocanakis: The current guardian of Orpheus on Naxos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBernie Capax: A lawyer who has been alive for 15,000 years; his death shortly after the quest begins establishes the high stakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDestruction (Historical\/Flashback): While he appeared in earlier silhouettes or mentions, this arc provides significant historical context for his departure. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssue Details \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCreative Team: Written by Neil Gaiman, with pencils by Jill Thompson, inks by Vince Locke, and a painted cover by Dave McKean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRelease Date: July 21, 1992 (Cover dated September 1992).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSignificance: This is widely considered one of the most emotional arcs in the series, exploring the relationship between the Endless siblings and the nature of change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47522306392164,"sku":"BB25","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2025_12_13_16_24_05_887.jpg?v=1765664765","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/the-sandman-41-1992-vf","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}