book 4 of Sandman

by Neil Gaiman

isbn: 1563890410
subject: SF, Fiction and Literature, Graphic Novels
finished: 4/11/1999

The story is simple: Lucifer retires, and gives Morpheus the key to the gates of Hell. Because hell is a valuable piece of psychic real estate, powerful beings of various pantheons are soon petitioning him for the rights to it. Although there's not much action, this is probably my favorite extended Sandman story. Recommended.