The Annotated Sandman Vol. 2 ($50) collects issues #21-39 of Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman, with annotations by Leslie Klinger (The Annotated Sherlock Holmes, The Annotated Dracula) to all the historical and literary references contained in the series.

This edition includes the now legendary Season of Mists storyline as well as a Game of You.

The 520 page hardcover includes a slipcase and will be available on October 24, 2012.