The sandman #2 Overture

The Sandman #2, titled "Imperfect Hosts," continues Dream's quest to reclaim his power after decades of imprisonment. Still weakened, Morpheus is aided by Cain and Abel in the House of Mystery. He consults the Three-in-One, learning the whereabouts of his missing artifacts: his pouch, helm, and ruby. This issue is notable for the first appearances within the series of key characters like Cain, Abel, Lucien the librarian, and the Three-in-One, establishing the path for Dream's journey to restore the Dreaming.