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Scott Eder UNITED STATES
Member Since December 2006
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Sandman #1 cover

Location: McKean , Dave
Artist: dave  mckean (All)

12637  Views  -  54  Comments  -  42  Likes

Sandman #1 cover
Artwork Details
Location: McKean , Dave
Title: Sandman #1 cover
Artist:  dave  mckean (All)
Media Type: Mixed Media
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 12637
Likes on CAF: 42
Favorited on CAF: 15
Comments: 54
Added to Site: 9/11/2009

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a grail of grails...at least for me it is. this work of art has it all, and it's HUGE, it could easily stand alone without any comic book history just as an example of fine art...but it is what it is. Beautiful painting framed by an amazingly constructed border adding a sculptural nature to it.

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Member Since: December 2006
Last Login: April 2026
Ebay Id: chesslove
Website: http://www.scotteder.com
Country: UNITED STATES
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G. C. Member Since 2006
Posted On 9/11/2009

Not bad ;)
Dries D Member Since 2008
Posted On 9/11/2009

This is a nec plus ultra Dave McKean work of art.
daveofapocalypse (daveofapocalypse) Member Since 2004
Posted On 9/11/2009

WOW. Congratulations!
Will Tervay Member Since 2005
Posted On 9/11/2009

Ummmmmm.....wow. I'll go pick up my jaw from the floor now.
Sebastien Roy Member Since 2006
Posted On 9/11/2009

Scott - calling this piece a grail is a euphemism. Congratulations on acquiring something that transcends the genre!
Roger K. Member Since 2005
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Posted On 9/11/2009

Holy &%$#@!!!! You win!
Ferran Delgado Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 9/11/2009

Scott, the Sandman covers are breathtaking!! Thanks for sharing! Although I think that both pieces would need more photos to appreciate the detail, since so much was lost in the repoduction of the published covers.
Eric Seffinga Member Since 2005
Posted On 9/11/2009

Holy SHIT Scott! Wow.........
LB Jefferies Member Since 2003
Posted On 9/11/2009

Magic stuff, Scott. I feel lucky to have seen it up close
Simon M. Member Since 2003
Posted On 9/11/2009

Breathtaking and then some. Well done Scott, and thank you so much for sharing!
Jonathan H Member Since 2005
Posted On 9/11/2009

Wow! I never thought I'd see it and here it is. Congratulations and thanks for sharing!!
Ross T. L. Member Since 2004
Posted On 9/11/2009

Scott, what a Historic acquisition!!! Congratulations on picking up this amazing work of art. Just beautiful.
Peter P Member Since 2009
Posted On 9/11/2009

My god! It is so fantastic to see the depth of this piece, thanks for posting! Man if it was any bigger you would have trouble fitting it thru the door!! =)
C F Member Since 2007
Posted On 9/11/2009

outstanding!!! congrats on acquiring such a beautiful piece!
Jeff Singh Member Since 2004
Posted On 9/12/2009

wow, that is such a cool piece of art. i'd be scared to own it, i don't know what i would do with something so complex but it is a marvel ot see.
Alberto Giavoni Member Since 2005
Posted On 9/12/2009

well...a too complex thought that I cannot describe with bare words....so I can only say "thanks for sharing"
LEN  CALLO Member Since 2004
Posted On 9/12/2009

Well......It's OK I guess but you should at least clean the leaves off it. :)

Seriously though, I agree w/ Ferran. We need more pics of this!!!

Mike Rice Member Since 2003
Posted On 9/12/2009

What, no scan? ;-)
Mario Rhodanos Member Since 2004
Posted On 9/12/2009

oooooooooo holy mother..........absolut GEM !
JESSE CAMPBELL Member Since 2007
Posted On 9/12/2009

can you will this to me if and when you die...............................................
Duane Murray Member Since 2005
Posted On 9/12/2009

Grail??? Yeah, I think it's just you...
Paul Adrian Emery Member Since 2006
Posted On 9/12/2009

Wow, How did you come by these, they are truly stunning and not only an important part of comic book history but also Dave's development of the artist. He really was going all out to create something unique for Neil and DC. I think it's interesting to note that had Sandman first been published on a few years later these would more than likely have been created as digital collages rather than the beautiful artifacts here. Congratulations.
. BRAUNY Member Since 2007
Posted On 9/12/2009

Wowzer..............
Timothy Finney Member Since 2006
Posted On 9/13/2009

Gaiman was the heart and voice of the series, but McKean was its unique face. After seeing the cover, you knew the story inside was going to be different somehow. And, as you said, as art, this stands (figuratively & literally it appears) on its own.
- Artemaria Member Since 2007
Posted On 9/13/2009

It's funny, it was not completely evident (to me at least) that this McKean art for this Sandman cover (and others [?]) was actually three dimensional. Ultimately, it should not be a complete surprise, because one of the wonderful things about the Gaiman-crafted Sandman tales (and apparently the McKean covers as well) was that not everything was quite as it initially seemed. Congratulations on acquiring a genre-transcending piece of unique historical significance and thanks so very much for sharing it with the rest of us.
mark ou Member Since 2005
Posted On 9/16/2009

HOLY CRAAAP! That is AWESOME! You don't even need to have read or enjoyed the comic book to enjoy this piece of art... Congrats!
Ted Lanting Member Since 2005
Posted On 9/17/2009

I knew you had this "bad boy" but am glad that you decided to share this with everyone !
Randall Glass Member Since 2004
Posted On 10/17/2010

holy crap! I thought this cover was a photoshop collage. freakin' amazing! congrats.
Myron  Tay Member Since 2004
Posted On 5/30/2011

Wow! Did not know the trouble Dave went through on this cover. Set new standards and an eye-opener.
Lan Pitts Member Since 2008
Posted On 5/30/2011

What's it like to own a piece of history like that?
Jovi Neri Member Since 2011
Posted On 10/11/2011

Breathtaking and unique. This should easily be one of the most valuable pieces of comic history ...ever!
Bernard Voorzichtig Member Since 2012
Posted On 3/3/2013

Wow, what a cover !
Horacio Alvarez Member Since 2008
Posted On 3/12/2013

SUPERINCREDINLEAMAZING GRAIL ¡¡¡¡¡
Gene Park Member Since 2004
Posted On 8/12/2013

Wow, just wow - that is fantastic.
Maicol Senzacqua Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 9/22/2015

I hate you!
Erik Jones Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 12/11/2016

This is incredible. Congrats on owning such an amazing piece.
Shaun Crowell Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 12/25/2017

Beautiful piece of art! Really quite incredible to see this!
Daniel Ashton Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 1/31/2018

It was worth joining CAF just to see this. I'm blown away!
Ted Latner Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 2/17/2018

How did I never see this one before?  I'm not even a big Sandman fan, but the artistry is amazing!! 

 Bill J Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 12/31/2018

Stunning.

 Michael Ragosta Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 12/31/2018

This is totally insane!!!!!

 Chris K. Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 11/13/2019

Have I really not commented on this? Shame on me...

 Steve . M Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 5/22/2020

Breathtaking

 Nate Schultze Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 7/17/2020

Wow, I just learned this was a true mixed media piece. Vertigo really was something special. I hope to see something like it again in my lifetime.

 Nash of the Titans Member Since 2020
2    
Posted On 11/29/2020

Biblical. *Drops mic*

 Peter Sullivan Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 1/19/2022

This is great but I would live in terror of it falling. Happens to all framed objects at some point.

 Scott Eder Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 1/21/2022

Peter Sullivan wrote:
"  This is great but I would live in terror of it falling. Happens to all framed objects at some point.
 "

not if you hang it properly and occasionally check the mount.

 Peter Sullivan Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 1/21/2022

Scott Eder wrote:
"  not if you hang it properly and occasionally check the mount.
 "

Hope you are not living near a faulty tectonic plate

 Brian G Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 11/8/2022

Wow!  Only just saw this for the first time, it is awesome.  Grail might be an understatement for sure.  Did you do add the 3D features or is that how it came?  Such a unique display, totally elevates an already spectacular piece.

 Scott Eder Member Since 2006
2    
Posted On 1/7/2023

Brian G wrote:
"  Wow!  Only just saw this for the first time, it is awesome.  Grail might be an understatement for sure.  Did you do add the 3D features or is that how it came?  Such a unique display, totally elevates an already spectacular piece.
 "

Exactly the way McKean created it.

 Rick W Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 1/6/2023

Cooler than a house ;)

 Phill R Member Since 2010
1    
Posted On 2/9/2023

You know, I really could have sworn I commented on this juggernaut already. What's already such an impactful, well-known cover, is of course an unconventional piece of art in itself. Just breathtaking!! Congrats on holding onto this despite some likely tempting offers!

 Dave Wright Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 12/6/2025

Fantastic! Glad this piece has found an amazing home!

 Damon Wright Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 1/31/2026

Homeric!  This has to be kept safe, otherwise guests to your home might be absorbed into its beauty...never to be seen again, just another grain of sand added to the hourglass!  ;)

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