@MrHenko Gaiman is my absolute favourite author. I first got into Sandman many years ago but then discovered his books and, I agree, he’s someone who lodged himself in your mind. I’d recommend Anansi Boys or American Gods next.
@colinwalker Thanks for the recommendations! I think a paperback of American Gods is already in my bookshelf, but I'll have to check once I get home. And yeah, there really is something special about Gaiman and I think part of it, at least to me, is that he seems to be such a likeable, intelligent and nerdy guy.