The Sandman, Vol. 8: Worlds' End

A reality storm forces travelers from many eras and many realms of myth and imagination to seek refuge in an inn. The building stands apart from ordinary places, and its halls offer shelter while the tempest rages outside.

With nowhere to go until the weather passes, the guests pass the hours telling stories. They talk about places they have visited, sights they have witnessed, and things they have only dreamed. Each tale adds a different voice and setting to the gathering.

This is the eighth volume of The Sandman by Neil Gaiman, a mature fantasy series in graphic novel form. It collects issues 51 to 56 and is built as a set of stories told within a larger frame, in which contemporary fiction, historical drama and legend all mix with older mythology. Different artists illustrate the series.

Expect a gathering of tales rather than a single quest, with a reflective, storytelling mood as the travelers wait out the storm together. The volume suits readers who enjoy short interlinked stories and a fantasy that draws on myth.