The Endless are some of the strangest and most influential characters in the DC Universe. They first appeared as a family in Neil Gaiman's from Vertigo Comics. The powerful characters were mostly explored in the Vertigo series, but a few have also played significant roles in the modern DC universe. As the siblings of the titular Dream, these entities have a somewhat dysfunctional relationship with each other — with some notable exceptions.

The Endless are personifications of natural forces of existence. Much of their existence revolves around performing their duties. However, as living personifications arise, tensions accumulate and motivations clash between family members. It can be difficult to rank the Endless based on their power, although their relative "ages" do indicate their influence on the larger universe.

Updated on July 10, 2025, by Ajay Aravind: The Sandman is arguably one of the greatest graphic novels in modern history, with the Endless serving as the overarching manipulators. Despite their nigh-omnipotent roles, however, these seven siblings have crises that put human problems to shame. Given that the Endless technically includes extended family members, we have updated this article with some more relevant information.

No one knew who the parents of the Endless were for years. Readers were given a clue as to the identity of at least one of the Endless' parents in The Wake, but it remained an enduring mystery. The Sandman: Overture finally gave readers the answer, with the Endless' mother and father appearing as Dream was looking for help with his problems.