The cover marks the 25th anniversary of Gaiman's classic series, and will presumably kick-start the marketing for DC's new Sandman comic that's expected in the Fall. The full-color trade paperback will run 224-pages will be given to all attendees “while supplies last” at next month’s show.
According to Comic-Con, In addition to Sandman, the 2013 Souvenir book also features coverage – “including art and articles by fans and pros from around the world” – focused on the following anniversaries:
Superman 75th
Avengers 50th
Doctor Strange 50th
Doctor Who 50th
X-Men 50th
ElfQuest 35th
The Tick 25th
Eisner Awards 25th
Bongo Comics 20th
Milestone Comics 20th
Strangers in Paradise 20th
TwoMorrows Publishing 20th
Aspen Comics 20th
The volume includes additional features, including bios and photos of 2013’s special guests of Comic-Con, as well as “appreciations for those we’ve lost.”
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