Publishers / DC / The Sandman: Season of Mists (1992) / #[4]
[4][September] 1992
$19.95; 24.95 CAD

The Sandman: Season of Mists #[4]

DC · [September] 1992 · on sale August 6, 1992

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Identification plate

Series
The Sandman: Season of Mists (DC, 1992 series)
Issue
#[4]
Publication date
[September] 1992
Key date
September 1992
On-sale date
August 6, 1992
Indicia publisher
DC Comics
Price
$19.95; 24.95 CAD
Pages
228
ISBN
1-56389-041-0
Rating
Suggested for Mature Readers

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Why this issue matters

On the record: Eisner Award - Best Publication Design (1993).

On the record: Squiddy Award - Favorite Reprint Volume (1992).

The evidence

Claims here come from the story records for this issue, listed under Sources at the bottom of the file. Character hubs with full evidence tables are coming to this site.

Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0Season of Mistscover1pencils: Dave McKean; inks: Dave McKean; colors: Dave McKeanDream [Morpheus]
1Introduction by Harlan Ellisonforeword, introduction, preface, afterword6script: Harlan Ellison; pencils: Dave McKean; inks: Dave McKean; colors: Dave McKean
2Season of Mists 0cover reprint (on interior page)1pencils: Dave McKean; inks: Dave McKean; colors: Dave McKean
3Season of Mists: A Prologue [Season of Mists Part 0]comic story24script: Neil Gaiman; pencils: Mike Dringenberg; inks: Malcolm Jones III; colors: Steve Oliff; letters: Todd KleinDestiny; the Hecateae; Death; Dream [Morpheus]; Desire; Despair; Delirium
4Season of Mists 1cover reprint (on interior page)1pencils: Dave McKean; inks: Dave McKean; colors: Dave McKeanNada
5Season of Mists Chapter = 1 [Season of Mists Part 1]comic story24script: Neil Gaiman; pencils: Kelley Jones; inks: Malcolm Jones III; colors: Steve Oliff; letters: Todd KleinLucien; Matthew the Raven; Dream [Morpheus]; the Fashion Thing; Nada; Choronzon; Lucifer; Merv Pumpkinhead; Alichino; Mazikeen; Cain; Daniel Hall; Lyta Hall; Carla; Cecille Latour; Hob Gadling
6Season of Mists 2cover reprint (on interior page)1pencils: Dave McKean; inks: Dave McKean; colors: Dave McKeanLucifer Morningstar
7Season of Mists Chapter = 2 [Season of Mists Part 2]comic story24script: Neil Gaiman; pencils: Kelley Jones; inks: Malcolm Jones III; colors: Daniel Vozzo; letters: Todd KleinDream [Morpheus]; Lucifer; Breschau; Ketele; Rimmon-my-Petal; Mazikeen
8Season of Mists 3cover reprint (on interior page)1pencils: Dave McKean; inks: Dave McKean; colors: Dave McKeanLoki
9Season of Mists: Chapter = 3 [Season of Mists Part 3]comic story24script: Neil Gaiman; pencils: Kelley Jones; inks: P. Craig Russell; colors: Daniel Vozzo; letters: Todd KleinOdin; Huginn; Muninn; Loki; Sigyn; Dream [Morpheus]; Matthew the Raven; Lucien; Cain; Thor; Tanngnost; Tanngrisni; Lucifer; Order; Lord Kilderkin; Chaos; Shivering Jemmy; Death; Duma; Remiel; Azazel; the Merkin; Choronzon; Nada; Eve; Anubis; Bast; Bes; Susano-o-no-mikoto
10Season of Mists 4cover reprint (on interior page)1pencils: Dave McKean; inks: Dave McKean; colors: Dave McKean
11Season of Mists Chapter = 4 [Season of Mists Part 4]comic story24script: Neil Gaiman; pencils: Matt Wagner; inks: Malcolm Jones III; colors: Daniel Vozzo; letters: Todd KleinCharles Rowland; Edwin Paine; Dream [Morpheus]; Theodore; Miss Gribble; Cheeseman; Barrow; Skinner; Simon Mould; Peter Hinchcliffe; Death; Headmaster Parkinson
12Season of Mists 5cover reprint (on interior page)1pencils: Dave McKean; inks: Dave McKean; colors: Dave McKean
13Season of Mists Chapter = 5 [Season of Mists Part 5]comic story24script: Neil Gaiman; pencils: Kelley Jones; inks: George Pratt; colors: Daniel Vozzo; letters: Todd KleinCluracan; Dream [Morpheus]; Nuala; Thor; Bast; Seb; Odin; Loki; Shivering Jemmy; Susano-o-no-mikoto; Anubis; the Merkin; Choronzon; Lord Kilderkin; Duma; Remiel; Cain; Abel; Azazel; Sandman [Wesley Dodds]; Hawkman; Matthew the Raven; Nada
14Season of Mists 6cover reprint (on interior page)1pencils: Dave McKean; inks: Dave McKean; colors: Dave McKeanRemiel
15Season of Mists Chapter = 6 [Season of Mists Part 6]comic story24script: Neil Gaiman; pencils: Kelley Jones; inks: Dick Giordano; colors: Daniel Vozzo; letters: Todd KleinCluracan; Seneferu; Nuala; Bast; Anubis; Loki; Odin; Thor; Susano-o-no-mikoto; Lord Kilderkin; Seb; Azazel; the Merkin; Shivering Jemmy; Dream [Morpheus]; Matthew the Raven; Duma; Remiel; Choronzon; Nada
16Season of Mists 7cover reprint (on interior page)1pencils: Dave McKean; inks: Dave McKean; colors: Dave McKeanDream [Morpheus]; Nada
17Season of Mists Epilogue [Season of Mists Part 7]comic story24script: Neil Gaiman; pencils: Mike Dringenberg; inks: George Pratt; colors: Daniel Vozzo; letters: Todd KleinRemiel; Duma; Dream [Morpheus]; Nada; Susano-o-no-mikoto; Loki; Cluracan; Nuala; Lucifer; Destiny

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
Second PrintingSee the GCD record for identification notes.
Third Printingbarcode 76194120206800113
Fourth Printingbarcode 76194120206800114
Sixth Printingprice 19.95 USD; 27.95 CAD; barcode 76194120206800116
Seventh Printingprice 19.95 USD; 32.95 CAD; barcode 76194120206800117
Eighth Printingprice 19.95 USD; 32.95 CAD; barcode 76194120206800118
Tenth Printingprice 19.95 USD; 30.95 CAD; barcode 76194120206800121
Fifth Printingprice 19.95 USD; 27.95 CAD; barcode 76194120206800115
Ninth Printingprice 19.95 USD; 30.95 CAD; barcode 76194120206800119

Where to read it

CollectionYear
The Absolute Sandman #2
ISBN 978-1-4012-1083-0		2007On eBay ›
Dust Covers: The Collected Sandman Covers #[nn]
ISBN 0-8230-4632-X		1998On eBay ›
Season of Mists
ISBN 978-1-4012-8581-4		2019On eBay ›

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