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Violence
A lot
Significant violence including the serial killer convention content
Language
Some
Strong language
Sexual Content
Some
Adult sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Some drug use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Deeply disturbing psychological content; Gaiman's examination of nightmare is not for the faint-hearted
What this book is about
The second Sandman collection follows Rose Walker, whose dreamworld power makes her a dangerous vortex, while Dream searches for escaped nightmares. The centerpiece is the serial killers' convention — one of comics' most disturbing sequences. Gaiman established his mature-readers credentials definitively here.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Serial killer content (convention scene)
Graphic violence in comics format
Adult content throughout
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