² This connection was suggested to me by Ken Small, a knowledgeable comics fan.

[3] For a more complete explanation of the conventions of graphic storytelling, See Scott McCloud, Understanding Comics. (Northampton, MA: Tundra Publishing, 1993).

[4] It is difficult to really establish this because of the large degree of crossover between the two fan communities, but Sandman has a reputation for attracting readers who do not otherwise read comics.

[5] Neil Gaiman (Writer) and Mike Zulli and Steve Parkhouse (Artists), "Men of Good Fortune." Sandman 13 (February 1990): Gaiman (writer) and Charles Vess(Artist), "A Midsummer's Night Dream." Sandman 19 (September, 1990).

[6] Gaiman (writer) and Colleen Doran and Malcolm Jones III (Artists), "Facade" Sandman 20 (October, 1990).

[7] Grant Morrison (Writer) and Chas Truog (Artist) "The Coyote Gospel," Animal Man 5, reprinted in Animal Man, (New York, DC Comics, 1991).