The Justice League Never Would Have Existed Without The Sandman
The heroes of the Justice League may have the central protagonist of The Sandman to thank for their team's creation. A chain reaction throughout the DC Universe that led to the formation of a team of the Earth's most notable protectors began the moment Dream of the Endless manifested into the world.
In the team's long history, the way the Justice League first came together has changed over time. The earliest origin of the League saw the crew come together when White Martians attempt to invade the planet, while a revamped origin in the New 52 had the heroes unite to create an alliance when Darkseid's forces come to Earth. Of course, they wouldn't be the first united group of heroes in the DC Universe. Depending on the continuity, the Justice Society is shown to be one the biggest influences on the modern team of heroes.
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To that end, Sandman #1 by Neil Gaiman, Sam Keith, and Mike Dringenberg adds a new layer to the history of both teams of heroes. The series starts with industrialist Roderick Burgess attempting to capture Death but accidentally capturing Death's brother, Morpheus the Lord of Dreams, instead. Dream, as he is also known, is held captive for decades, and his absence has a significant impact on the world. Sleep disorders plague humanity, with some people going to sleep for years and others ceasing to sleep at all. The story even acknowledges the effect it has on Wesley Dodds, the Sandman of DC's Golden Age. Nightmares begin to plague Dodds, until he finds peace by donning his superhero gear and venturing out to fight crime.
It's certainly not a coincidence that the sleep that finally comes to Dodds is called the "Sleep of the Just." While
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