1г—10: Sandman:

Throughout the first ten episodes/volumes, Morpheus undergoes a forced evolution triggered by his century-long imprisonment.

: The Netflix adaptation’s first season condenses these early arcs, focusing heavily on Morpheus’s presence to create a cohesive narrative throughline, whereas the early comics were more episodic and sometimes excluded Dream for long stretches. Sandman: 1Г—10

A "full paper" analysis explores these works through the lens of transformation, family, and the evolution of the Endless. Throughout the first ten episodes/volumes