In anticipation of the Vertigo release of THE SANDMAN: OVERTURE, New York Times bestselling writer Neil Gaiman spoke with ROLLING STONE, marking his first time in the magazine. Pick up the The November 7th issue, featuring Paul McCartney on the cover, on stands today.

And check out the expanded interview here on ROLLING STONE.com where Gaiman discusses returning to his beloved characters, his marriage to Amanda Palmer and the power of tea.