Lucifer is a DC Comics character that starred in an eponymous comic book published under the Vertigo imprint. The series, a spin-off of Neil Gaiman's The Sandman, concerns the adventures of the fallen angel Lucifer Morningstar on Earth, in Heaven and through other realms of creation after abandoning Hell in the Sandman series. Lucifer also appears as a supporting character in issues of The Demon, The Spectre, and other DC Universe comics.
Two angels, a human, and briefly, Superman, have taken his place as ruler of Hell. In 2009, Lucifer was ranked as IGN's 68th Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time. In the earlier related series The Sandman, written by Neil Gaiman, Lucifer abandoned his lordship over Hell.
While Lucifer had previously appeared in various stereotypical guises in earlier DC books, Gaiman's version was unique and premised on English poet and prose writer John Milton's Paradise Lost (at Gaiman's request of the artist Lucifer looks like David Bowie). In the Sandman series, Lucifer had ruled as lord of Hell for ten billion years. Over that time, he had manipulated the various demons of Hell against each other, provided a place for dead mortals to be tormented, and led the war against Heaven.
One of my favorite comics of all time. I have a complete set of every individual issue and all the trades (GNs). Mike Carey's Lucifer succeeds and surpasses Gaiman's. Give it a shot if you like... more
One of my favorite comics of all time. I have a complete set of every individual issue and all the trades (GNs). Mike Carey's Lucifer succeeds and surpasses Gaiman's. Give it a shot if you like Vertigo. You'll not be disappointed. The artwork is also fantastic.
Before anyone monitoring my stream decides that I've decided to quit Glue and G plus and take up a seat in hell, let me say that I happen to like the Vertigo Graphic Novel (GN) and have the complete... more
Before anyone monitoring my stream decides that I've decided to quit Glue and G plus and take up a seat in hell, let me say that I happen to like the Vertigo Graphic Novel (GN) and have the complete set here alongside Sandman and a few other books. This needs a better review.
Before anyone monitoring my stream decides that I've decide to quit Glue and G plus and take up a seat in hell, let me say that I happen to like the Vertigo Graphic Novel (GN) and have the complete... more
Before anyone monitoring my stream decides that I've decide to quit Glue and G plus and take up a seat in hell, let me say that I happen to like the Vertigo Graphic Novel (GN) and have the complete set here alongside Sandman and a few other books. This needs a better review.