The Sandmanhas gain a massive amount of achiever after its release , despite separating itself from theDC Universe(mostly ) . Although the story started aliveness in DC , its strength were far polish off from it , and most fan of the Netflix series would not even be aware of the show or comedian ’s association to the extensive DC world .

Nevertheless , the serial was still part of the DC Universe . From time to prison term , Morpheus would meet with some iconic characters from the comics . From titan of the Justice League to the snarky con - artists of Hell , Morpheus learned a sight from these experience .

Mister Miracle

Scott Free , AKA Mister Miracle , is the master of trickery and escape creative person extraordinaire , and is one of the first paladin that Morpheus directly work with . He ’s the boy of Highfather , the leader of the New Gods , but was resurrect on Apokolips as part of a peace treaty withDarkseid .

Soon , he escaped the clutches of Apokolips and settled down with Big Barda on Earth . It is during his time with the JLA that Miracle first meets Morpheus . manifestly , he is quite confused but make for him to the Martian Manhunter , who know where the particular he seeks is . It also leads to a wholesome second between Manhunter and Scott , after Morpheus hand them practiced dreams of their nursing home as a advantage .

Martian Manhunter

Although it was Scott Free who first met Morpheus , it was J’onn Jonzz of Mars who revealed more about Morpheus in an interesting way . Upon being awakened by Scott , he wonders why he ’s being bothered in the dead of night before suddenly accrue to his knee joint when he sees Morpheus .

Only , he does n’t see Morpheus the way Scott , or even the proofreader , does . Instead of a pale man , he see a mammoth face , wreathed in flames . J’onn , interestingly , calls him “ Lord L’zoril ” instinctively . This showcases to the audience that Dream is not some god limited to Earth . He is one of the Endless , and wherever in the universe people dream , he is there . Only , he takes on many names and many flesh , as seen with J’onn . Scott , cutely enough , offers him Oreos to assist him manage with the natural awakening .

Etrigan

AlthoughEtrigandoesn’t appear inThe Sandman , many facet of his personality are fuse with the character of Squatterbloat . This may be why people found his strange rhyming mildly familiar . Etrigan offer himself as a pathfinder to Morpheus more willingly but still does the same things as Squatterbloat does in the show .

For one , he purposefully led him on a way where he would see Nada , one of Morpheus ’ first following , to approximate his chemical reaction . Etrigan , despite being a devil , has a shockingly strong moral compass . It ’s probable he was queer more than malicious . Then again , there ’s no telling what a demon truly thinks , and even Morpheus had a hard time divining his intention .

The Lords of Chaos and Lords of Order

The Lords of Chaos and Lords of Order ( commonly tie in with Doctor Fate ) are charming entity that represent the two fundamental force-out of the universe . Amongst a gallery of other gods , they were interested in earn something from Dream . Something that Lucifer had throw him , which could spell out dangerous things for the universe at large .

It is severalize that these two cardinal concepts , usually contented with talking down on hoagy and villain , talk to Dream on some level of respect . Even as the Lords of Chaos made their threats , that was all it was . Threats . As an Endless , Morpheus was in no real danger from any of them .

Lucifer

Lucifer and Morpheus have an incredibly fascinating relationship . Lucifer , as the most powerful of the Fallen , is one of the few being capable of treat Morpheus with self-satisfied contempt . Although he puts on a facade of cordial reception , it ’s clear he holds much despite for Dream . More than anything , he feels a modest amount of jealousy for his role .

In Hell , the values are naught but demolition , cruelty , and punishment . Although Morpheus is subject of incubus of that caliber , he also holds the bureau of Dreams . The ability to instill hope and ambitiousness into those under his realm . Something that Lucifer , no matter how much he bury the tactile sensation , wants for himself . A honest purpose .

The “Original” Sandman

Although not quite as famous as he was in his heyday , Morpheus was n’t the first Sandman in DC Comics . That honor belongs to Wesley Dodds , one of thefounding member of the Justice Society of America , the precursor to what would eventually inspire the Justice League of America .

As a establish phallus of the first superhero squad in funny Scripture history , Wesley Dodds was unquestionably a key musician in the early days of DC Comics . However , what ’s more , important is that Wesley Dodds did bear a special connecter to Morpheus . Wesley Dodds also gained prophetical dreams as a result of the cosmic unbalance from Dream ’s imprisonment . Morpheus found the moniker he took , “ The Sandman ” , gently amusing as a result .

John Constantine

John Constantine , DC ’s resident occult expertand overall scoundrel , held one of Dream ’s of import arming . Dream ’s grit pouch is important not because it contains “ a more sinewy ” dream guts . In essence , it is a miniature portal to the Dreaming and appropriate Morpheus to reach in and practice sand from the Dreaming for his work .

Constantine is the first human being that actively dispute Morpheus ’ perspective on humanity in the modern twenty-four hours . Although in the strip , it was only an impassioned plea to economise someone , that alone surprised Morpheus . It ’s these experiences that would shape Morpheus throughout the series .

Everybody

Everybody , whether they know it or not , has satisfy Morpheus at some full point in meter . A distant figure in their dreams . A witness in their incubus . Where there is sleep , where there are fears , where there is Bob Hope , Morpheus was there . This may seem metaphorical , but as the dream proves , metaphors are simply another level of realness .

When Morpheus finally steps down from his role , all who woolgather are present at his funeral in the Dreaming . Even the likes of Superman and Batman are there , sharing chronicle of their dreams fondly . Though they may not know his name , they be intimate who he is . They need only dream .

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Collage of Willow and Clash of the Titans

Wolverine shouting and Spider-Man swinging by a web in Fantastic Four

doctor doom looking incredibly powerful

Martian Manhunter, Dream (by Lukas Frese) and John Constantine

Comic book artL Mister Miracles looks grim and beat up.

Martian Manhunter on a pile of choco cookies in DC comics.

Comic book art: Etrigan rides atop the hood of a car.

Justice League Dark - Lords of Order with Doctor Fate at the forefront in DC comics

Lucifer in Vertigo Comics

The original Sandman in DC comics

Constantine leaning against a wall with angel wings painted on it in DC Comics.

Sandman by Neil Gaiman Morpheus shushing

The Sandman