| Hob Gadling | |
|---|---|
| The Sandman character | |
| First appearance | The Sandman vol. 2, The Doll's House, issue #13, "Men of Good Fortune" |
| Created by | Neil Gaiman |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Robert Gadling |
| Occupation | Soldier, businessman, slaver |
| Nationality | British |
Hob Gadling, also known as Robert, Robbie, or Bobby, is a fictional character from the Sandman comic book series by Neil Gaiman. Gadling first appears in issue #13, "Men of Good Fortune". A soldier who has recently fought in the Hundred Years' War, Gadling argues with friends about the nature of death in an inn located in what will become modern-day London. He develops significance both as a recurrent character in the series and friend to Dream, appearing in a total of seven issues spanning six hundred years.
Hob Gadling appears in the Netflix drama series The Sandman (2022), portrayed by Ferdinand Kingsley.