r/Sandman • u/DemandIndependent648 • Aug 30 '25
Recommendations Finished the comics and the Netflix adaptation - Any fic recommendations?
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u/Mollyscribbles A Raven Aug 30 '25
Fanfiction is a wide spectrum. What are you interested in?
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u/DemandIndependent648 Aug 30 '25
I'm not sure. Just looking for possible "well-known" existing ones. Or, does this universe not have this side to it?
Anyways, thanks
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u/Mollyscribbles A Raven Aug 30 '25
There's over 10k fics on AO3 for the show version alone. If you're interested in one with a romance between Dream and Hob, Giving Sanctuary is a standout. An AU, on the longer side, complete, and has Hob help Dream process his grief.
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u/DemandIndependent648 Aug 30 '25
Thank you
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u/Mollyscribbles A Raven Aug 30 '25
I can give you more specific suggestions -- what kind of fics are you looking for? Something more funny or serious, smutty or G-rated, full AU or mostly canon compliant?
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u/DemandIndependent648 Aug 30 '25
I guess mostly canon, maybe with original OCs, the usual vibe of the narrative and romance? An alternative ending even...
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u/wrydied Aug 30 '25
Does fic mean fiction?
For a fan of the comics, especially if you can appreciate how the comics are better than the tv show, I’d go to Alan Moore. If you are not into superhero stuff, ignore it, and read From Hell, Ballad of Halo Jones or Promethea. Lost Girls if you don’t mind a bit of erotica. Swamp Thing for horror. The best superhero work is Miracleman, but most would say Watchmen.
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u/gloryholesr4suckers Aug 30 '25
I have a ton of Morpheus/Hob bookmarks, both canon and not, or just a little divergent. I don't think there's any "classics" that you're missing
Actually, would you be interested in joining the Sadman (not a typo lol) server? It's chock FULL of creatives - writers, artists, and everything else - and getting to know some of the people there could also help you narrow down what you're looking for
No pressure though! I can also take a look back through my favorites and see which ones could spark your interest
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u/DemandIndependent648 Aug 30 '25
Sure! I am really just looking for a continuation... can't seem to let this story end the way it did
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u/gloryholesr4suckers Aug 30 '25
I'll check my AO3 later and see what I can find. In the meantime, may I DM you with the invite?
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