The Sandman first edition cover, Titan Books 1997
First edition Hardback The Sandman

The Sandman (1997)

Publisher Titan Books Year 1997 ISBN 9781852867737 Illustrator Michael Zulli, Jon J. Muth & Charles Vess

Identification points are listed only where two independent sources agree. Last reviewed 28 Oct 2026.

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In short

Quick answer

Who published The Sandman first edition?
Titan Books, London, in 1997, in hardback.
Identification

How to identify this edition

Tenth and final Sandman collection, gathering issues 70 to 75 (cover by Dave McKean, art chiefly by Michael Zulli with Charles Vess and others). DC/Vertigo published it in New York; Titan Books issued the British edition in London in 1997, 192 pages, in hardback (ISBN 1-85286-773-6) and paperback (ISBN 1-85286-807-4). Dealers describe the hardback as dark green boards with gilt spine lettering and a sepia illustration with gilt or green titling on the front, colour illustrations throughout. Check for the Titan imprint; DC editions carry 1-56389 ISBNs.

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1997

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Who published The Sandman first edition?

Titan Books, London, in 1997, in hardback.

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Points of issue are listed only where at least two independent sources agree. Last reviewed 28 October 2026. Reviewed by Harriet Ellis; read how we check facts.