Image comparison shows major differences in key figures

Netflix’s fantasy series Sandman keeps its narrative close to the multi-volume comic book template* and the Netflix comic curse finally seems to be broken. But how visually close are the individual characters to their drawn role models? For some, the resemblance is striking. In the direct comparison with the original material of Neil Gaiman’s character colleagues in the DC Comics, however, there are also major differences. Here, in ours Image comparison of the 10 most important Sandman figures the 1st season, you can compare the series and the comic with each other.

Warning, spoilers for Sandman season 1 follow:

1. Sandman comparison: Dream in series and comic

As the titular main character, Morpheus aka Dream is one of the 7 Eternals and lord of dreams. Its comic look was inspired by the real-life Bauhaus singer Peter Murphy. In the Netflix series, the Sandman was of course primarily based on his drawn template, albeit with a slightly less wild mane of hair.

2. Sandman comparison: The Corinthians in series and comics

The serial killer portrayed in the Netflix series Sandman escaped nightmare up to mischief, has a penchant for eyes. Maybe because behind his glasses he only has two more mouths with teeth?

3. Sandman comparison: Lucienne/Lucien in series and comics

as Dream’s librarian, Lucien in Neil Gaiman’s comic remains loyal to his master, even when he disappears for a long time (due to his imprisonment). In the Netflix series, after a gender swap, Lucien became Lucienne, who manages the dream world in his absence.

4. Sandman comparison: Rose Walker in series and comic

Young Rose Walker has a special connection to the dream world in Sandman. as whirl (Vortex), however, it also becomes a destructive threat. Only by having her grandmother, Unity Kincaid, shoulder her burdens does Rose escape being killed by Dream.

5. Sandman comparison: Desire in series and comics

Dream’s non-binary sibling Desire was styled after Eurythmics singer Annie Lennox in the comics and causes trouble in both the original and the Netflix series Sandman with intrigue.

6. Sandman comparison: John Dee in series and comicsJohn Dee is the child of Dreams prison master Roderick Burgess and Ethel Cripps. While the character in Neil Gaiman’s comics caused fear and terror before appearing as the supervillain Doctor Destiny, the Man with Morpheus Ruby characterized in the series primarily by his mental illness.

7. Sandman comparison: John/Johanna Constantine in series and comicsAs a filmed comic character, John Constantine has already had other appearances in films and series. In Netflix’s Sandman, the occult detective, Warlock and Antiheroes a woman that Dream teams up with on a mission: Johanna Constantine. She borrowed her name from John’s comic book ancestor.

8. Sandman comparison: Gilbert and Fiddler’s Green in series and comics

Rose Walker finds an unexpected friend in Gilbert, who even accompanies her to serial killer conventions. He eventually turns out to be from Dream’s realm escaped dream with consciousnesswhich is actually a place but sometimes takes human form: Fiddler’s Green.

9. Sandman comparison: Lucifer in series and comic

After Neil Gaiman’s Lucifer got an entire series, the Netflix adaptation of the Sandman for the recast of the Lord of Hell made a radical about-face and dropped the Devil become a woman. Ironically, the Game of Thrones star looks more like the David Bowie-inspired underworld ruler than her predecessor Tom Ellis.

10. Sandman Comparison: Death in Series and ComicAs the Death Like Dream, Death belongs to the seven Eternals. And although Morpheus’ sister, who facilitates the dying’s passage to the sunless lands (the afterlife), only appears in one episode, she is of great importance to the story of the Sandman.

When Season 2 of The Sandman arrives, or even at the release of a rumored 11th bonus episode, other important characters (such as yet unseen Eternals) are likely to be added.

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