The Sandman Volume 2: The Doll's House, by Neil Gaiman et al

I believe the Sandman Volume 2: The Doll’s House, by Neil Gaiman, is much darker than the first Sandman book. It is still a good read though; while I have not read many DC universe comics, I think that Gaiman’s contribution with the Sandman character gave the DC universe a different feel. The personifications of Dream, Death, et al., feel more universal because such beings appear in many tales from around the world. The Doll’s House is not for the fainthearted, and it is definitely for mature readers. I look forward to progressing with the series.