"The Sandman: Overture" is scheduled to return late next month for issue #5 -- the penultimate installment of the six-part series featuring writer Neil Gaiman's return to the celebrated world of "Sandman," along with interior art by the acclaimed J.H. Williams III.

That's still more than a month away, but right now CBR has the exclusive first look at original series artist Dave McKean's cover for issue #5.

THE SANDMAN: OVERTURE #5

Written by NEIL GAIMAN

Art by J.H. WILLIAMS III

Cover A by J.H. WILLIAMS III

Cover B by DAVE McKEAN

1:100 special ink variant cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III

1:200 special ink variant cover by DAVE McKEAN

On sale MAY 27 • 32 pg, FC, 5 of 6, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS • Combo Pack Edition: $4.99 US

The fate of the entire universe hangs in the balance when Dream finally gets his mother's full attention. Magic, joy, war and heartbreak are brought to life on the pages with epic luminosity in the penultimate issue of THE SANDMAN: OVERTURE.