The Sandman is the pseudonym of several fictional characters appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. They have appeared in stories of various genres, including the pulp detective character Wesley Dodds, superheroes such as Garrett Sanford and Hector Hall, and mythic fantasy characters more commonly called by the name Dream. Named after the folklore character that is said to bring pleasant dreams to children, each has had some thematic connection to dreaming, and efforts have been made to tie them into a common continuity within the DC Universe.
Wesley Dodds Art by Gavin Wilson and Richard Bruning
The Sandman #1. Art by Jack Kirby.
Kieran Marshall as the Sandman on the cover of Sandman Mystery Theatre: Sleep of Reason #3. Art by Tim Bradstreet.
Hector Hall is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Roy Thomas and Jerry Ordway, he made his first appearance in All-Star Squadron #25. Throughout the character's history, he has adopted several superhero codenames.In the DC Universe, the character is frequently associated with the legacy of the Golden Age heroes Hawkman and Hawkwoman/Hawkgirl, either as their biological or spiritual offspring. This connection stems from the character's inherited abilities related to reincarnation.
Panel from JSA #4 (Nov, 1999) featuring Hector Hall as Doctor Fate, art by Stephen Sadowski.
Hector Hall, the Silver Scarab
Cover to Infinity, Inc. #49 with Hector Hall as the new Sandman, art by Vince Argondezzi.
Hector and Lyta's spirits depart into the Dreaming in JSA #80, art by Don Kramer.
